Netflix
Netflix ($NFLX) is an international, subscription-based television and movie service based in Los Gatos, California. The company operates a global streaming service with thousands of TV shows and movies, including some originals, as well as a direct-to-home DVD rental service. As of January 2023, the company had over 231 million subscribers worldwide.
Netflix sees modest bump in revenue during Q1; Reed Hasting to leave board
Netflix saw a modest bump in revenue as the company's growth strategy like password-sharing crackdowns and building out its ad business continued to accelerate in Q1.
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Ampere: Streaming movies have fewer ads than episodic TV series
TV shows have a higher ad load per minute of content viewed compared to moves across popular streaming apps and services, according to Ampere Analysis.
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Justice Department probes NFL deals with streaming services
The DOJ has opened an antitrust investigation into the NFL’s media rights deals with broadcasters and streaming platforms.
Ampere: Global streaming revenue surpasses $157 billion in 2025
Growth is increasingly driven by price increases and ad-supported tiers as subscriber gains slow in mature markets.
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Netflix raises prices as streamer commits to more sports, live events
Netflix is raising subscription prices by up to $2 per month as it invests in live sports and premium content.
Hub: Streamers struggle to point out unique offerings of apps
A new consumer survey from Hub Entertainment Research finds that most streamers are unable to explain clearly to others what separates one service from another.
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Looper survey: Streamers set to dominate sports media rights
Amazon’s Prime Video ranked as the platform most likely to lead sports streaming, followed by YouTube and Netflix.
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California to probe Paramount bid for Warner Bros Discovery
Attorney General Rob Bonta said the deal has not cleared regulatory scrutiny and pledged a “vigorous” state review of the transaction.
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FCC seeks public comment on TV sports rights deals
The FCC is probing whether sports rights deals with streaming services are chipping away at the ability to watch premium events on free broadcast TV.
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WARC: Netflix set to earn $8 billion in ad revenue by 2030
Netflix is on track to capture nearly 10 percent of global connected TV (CTV) advertising spend by 2027 as its ads business accelerates from a nascent revenue stream into a central growth driver.
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Paramount hires ex-Trump official to lead policy as battle for WBD heats up
The appointment comes as Paramount competes with Netflix in bidding for WBD’s film studio, cable networks and streaming assets.
Reelgood: Disney, Amazon added more streaming content in 2025
Disney and Amazon produced the most streaming TV shows and films in 2025, according to new data from Reelgood.
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