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.
Research firm sees ad-supported Netflix dominating by 2027
New research released by Omdia says most global Netflix customers will use the ad-supported version of the service by 2027.
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.
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.
Netflix begins issuing pink slips to employees amid business slowdown
Around 150 employees at Netflix are being laid off as the company seeks to turn around its bad economic fortunes.
Disney could follow Netflix with crackdown on password sharing
The survey suggests Disney may start cracking down on password sharing in an effort to curb freeloaders.