Netflix mulls early release date for ad-supported tier
Netflix is weighing the possibility of launching an ad-supported version of its streaming service as early as November.
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 July 2020, the company had 190 million subscribers worldwide.
Customers slightly more satisfied with ad-free options, survey reveals
A new survey revealed customers are happier with ad-free streaming services compared to ad-supported options — but only slightly.
Survey: Most Netflix customers likely to stick with no-ads option
Most Netflix customers won’t switch from a commercial-free plan to a cheaper, ad-supported one, according to a new Whip Media survey.
Netflix subscribers appear to shun service’s games
Less than 1 percent of Netflix subscribers are regularly using the company’s novelty games, according to a report.
Apple allows Netflix to link to external payment website
Netflix is starting to offer native subscriptions to its streaming service through an updated version of its Apple app.
Ad-supported Netflix won’t have full library, exec says
A cheaper, ad-supported version of Netflix won’t have the streaming service’s full content library.
Netflix reports subscriber loss for second straight quarter
Netflix said it shed more than 970,000 paid subscribers than it gained in the three months ending June 30
Microsoft will power ad-supported Netflix service
Netflix has tapped Microsoft to help power an ad-supported version of its global subscription streaming service
Netflix lays off 300 workers after subscriber count dips
Netflix issued a fresh round of layoffs on Thursday as the company attempts to recover from a dip in paying subscribers.
Roku stock spikes amid Netflix acquisition rumor
A rumor that Netflix may be targeting Roku for an acquisition sent the streaming platform’s stock skyrocketing on Tuesday.
