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Netflix's crackdown on password sharing seems to be working

by Lily Jamali
Jun 9, 2023
Signups spiked after the streaming service limited account sharing. It was a bigger bump than during the start of COVID, one expert says.
Netflix was more than able to offset cancellation losses following its password-sharing crackdown by racking up 100,000 signups per day in the last week of May.
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Netflix's "live" broadcast failed. Or did it?

by Savannah Peters
Apr 18, 2023
The delayed "Love Is Blind" reunion upset viewers, but the buzz confirmed live events will draw a streaming audience, even if they aren't live.
Live content is the next frontier, says Adam Deutsch of Deloitte. "They are a forcing function to get audiences to gather in one specific moment."
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Why streaming networks love a good background show

by Matt Levin
Apr 11, 2023
The ambient streaming library is meant to keep you from unsubscribing when the prestige dramas end, says Charles Schreger of NYU.
Ambient streaming: TV shows you tune out, but somehow make our caveman brains feel connected to others.
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Streaming giants target European market for growth and expansion

by John Laurenson
Mar 28, 2023
With growth tapering in the U.S., American streaming giants are tapping into growing European markets in countries like France.
The growth of European regional content on streaming platforms like Netflix is helping companies break into those markets.
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Does the autoplay feature on streaming services cost you money?

by Janet Nguyen
Feb 24, 2023
The consumer isn’t likely to see higher costs, but telecom companies say that Big Tech should pay its fair share.
Beware the spoiler: autoplay on streaming platforms. The autoplay feature on streaming services can lead to panic.
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What does the future of the streaming economy look like?

by Kai Ryssdal and Richard Cunningham
Jan 24, 2023
"This battle that the big streamers are undertaking ... it could turn into a bloody battle, and there could be victims of it," said NYU professor Luis Cabral.
"If you look at Netflix, I mean, they spent billions of dollars, they've created a lot of good content. But it's an iffy proposition. What if it doesn't pan out?" said NYU professor Luis Cabral.
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In a more competitive environment, where is streaming content headed?

by Matt Levin
Sep 23, 2022
Netflix may be moving away from spending lavishly on talent to build its brand, but the demand for the content is still there.
Cast members of Netflix's hit show "Bridgerton" gather for a panel. Netflix signed a nine-figure deal with showrunner Shonda Rhimes in 2017.
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What's next for streaming, after it surpasses cable?

by Justin Ho
Aug 19, 2022
In July, people spent more time streaming than watching cable TV for the first time. But streaming firms still have obstacles ahead.
Nearly 90% of U.S. households have a subscription to a streaming service, but not all areas have the bandwidth to support high levels of streaming.
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Netflix saw subscribers drop post-lockdown. But Disney+ might not face the same fate

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Aug 10, 2022
Disney's streaming service has price and structural advantages, analysts say.
Could Disney+ run into the same issues as Netflix when it comes to losing subscribers?
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Pandemic darlings try to get past "the party's over"

by Kristin Schwab
Jul 20, 2022
Peloton, Netflix and others have to predict how their customers will behave. But amid pandemic disruption, it's an uphill battle.
Business has declined at some companies that flourished during COVID-19 lockdowns, like Netflix.
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