Netflix Hefty Content Costs
For every $8 per month, Netflix receives from its nearly 84 million global subscribers, over $6 is spent on content. 2017 content costs will hit $16 billion.
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Hulu Takes Aim at Netflix
Netflix captured 80 million subscribers using studio content as a gateway to building customers. Did Netflix’s 50% originals initiative cross the line?
Inside Netflix’s Shocking Subscriber Data
Netflix reported subscriber data at the close of business on Monday that significantly outperformed expectations. The stock soared – closing up 19.62%.
Netflix Hits the Great Wall of China
“Disney, which is very good in China, had their movie service shutdown. Apple had their movie service closed down. It doesn’t look good.” – Netflix CEO
China’s Burgeoning Online Video Providers
In a shocking spectacle of insider dealing, the Chairman of Baidu, along with others announced plans in February 2016 to buyout iQiyi from Baidu for $2.3B.
China’s SVOD Market Set to Explode
China’s online video market is massive: there are 660 million internet users, and 75% of those consume video content online. However, the SVOD model is new.
Netflix and HBO Battle For Your Screen
Will the US studios finally cut off Netflix from licensing their content now that it is subsidizing Netflix’s greater expansion into original content?