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Actually, no, that's not how it works.  If you want a good example of a more public exclusivity deal, look at DirecTV's NFL Sunday Ticket deal.  The more cable subscribers there are (as well as customers on competing satellite systems), the more DirecTV has to pay the NFL for exclusivity.  Companies MOST DEFINITELY factor in potential sales when negotiating exclusivity contracts.