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Netflix attracted 32 million new global subscribers during the second quarter (Q2) of the year, according to a new analysis from Parrot Analytics.

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The Netflix startup screen appears on a laptop computer.

Parrot: Netflix adds 32 million global subscribers during Q2

Netflix attracted 32 million new global subscribers during the second quarter (Q2) of the year, according to a new analysis from Parrot Analytics.

TEGNA to pay $222,000 after accidentally showing porn during newscast

Disney, ITV forge streaming content partnership

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