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Netflix Ad Tier Hits 15 Million Users, Offers New Features
2Nov By adminNo Comments
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Netflix Ad Tier Hits 15 Million Users, Offers New Features

[ad_1] Netflix Inc.'s advertising-supported plan has reached 15 million global customers one year after its launch, the company said in a blog post Wednesday.The streaming service also announced new features for the plan, which costs $7 a month in the US, less than half the price of the standard plan. Subscribers can download films and TV shows and watch two streams simultaneously — at higher quality. Netflix also said it will let people who binge watch three episodes of a program in a row view a fourth without any advertisements. QR codes will be introduced to let viewers interact with the commercials. The ad tier was part of an effort to attract new subscribers to the service after signs-ups began falling last year. The service got off to a slow start with advertisers concerned they w...
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Netflix fan? Alert! You will have to pay more as platform hikes prices
19Oct By adminNo Comments
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Netflix fan? Alert! You will have to pay more as platform hikes prices

[ad_1] Netflix has shocked its fans, again! In a double whammy, first, Netflix launched a crackdown against password sharing on its platform. Now, it has increased the prices of its subscription plans. Earlier, the streaming platform disabled password sharing which resulted in an increase in the number of subscribers. The change led to a jump in subscribers by about 9 million in the third quarter, reports indicate. The price hike will come as a nasty shock to Netflix users as the company has been changing its policies and prices frequently. Check out the new Netflix subscription prices here.New Netflix subscription prices in the USAccording to a Reuters report, Netflix cracked down on password sharing outside of households provided that more than 100 million viewers use its service with...
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Netflix’s Crackdown on Password Sharing Emboldens Stock Bulls
6Apr By adminNo Comments
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Netflix’s Crackdown on Password Sharing Emboldens Stock Bulls

[ad_1] In 2017, Netflix Inc. tweeted that “love is sharing a password.” In 2023, Wall Street loves that the company has changed its tune.The video-streaming giant is cracking down on the ability of its users to share subscriptions across locations, a move that analysts say could push millions of borrowers to spring for their own plans. This strategy, along with the debut of a lower-cost tier with advertising, could keep user growth robust, supporting an extended rebound in the stock. “There are millions of people on shared accounts, and if you get a few bucks per month out of even a small percentage of them, that creates a huge recurring revenue base that can supplement current growth,” said Jamie Lumley, senior analyst at Third Bridge, who sees the crackdown as a “huge opportunity” for...
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BIG news for Netflix users! Prices drop in over 30 countries
26Feb By adminNo Comments
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BIG news for Netflix users! Prices drop in over 30 countries

[ad_1] Amid discussions of rising prices for subscriptions, Netflix has great news for its fans who can now enjoy their favourite shows and movies at a much more affordable rate than before. As per The Wall Street Journal, Netflix has decreased its subscription prices in over 30 countries in an effort to attract customers worldwide. However, the new low cost for the subscription will vary from country to country.A Netflix spokesperson told The Wall Street Journal that “We know members have never had more choices when it comes to entertainment,” and as a result, the company is dedicated to providing an experience that goes beyond their expectations. The spokesperson added that the company is adjusting the pricing of plans in certain countries. The price drop of Netflix subscription plan...
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Fun slayer! Netflix password sharing crackdown coming for you
23Jan By adminNo Comments
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Fun slayer! Netflix password sharing crackdown coming for you

[ad_1] Sharing your Netflix account password with others? You may be in trouble. The OTT platform is all set to roll out a new scheme and you will have to pay through your nose. Netflix is trying every possible way to end account password sharing without making subscribers to flee the platform! Last year, Netflix announced plans to launch a crackdown on password sharing, but the solution was not very tough on subscribers. Netflix has now confirmed that later in Q1, it will start rolling out paid sharing accounts, but it hasn't revealed the date. If that does happen, Netflix will start asking you to pay extra charges for sharing your Netflix account password with others. “Today's widespread account sharing (100M+ households) undermines our long-term ability to invest in and improve Net...
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Shocking! Rs. 499 Netflix payment causes man to lose a huge Rs. 1.2 lakh; how it was done
2Dec By adminNo Comments
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Shocking! Rs. 499 Netflix payment causes man to lose a huge Rs. 1.2 lakh; how it was done

[ad_1] In order to pay Netflix subscription fees, a man lost Rs. 1.22 lakh in a shocking online fraud. Know what you should never do. If you are looking to renew your Netflix subscription or get a new plan, then beware! Cybercriminals are in search of the best target from which they can steal money while masquerading as a legitimate online subscription portal for Netflix. This has become very clear after an online fraud came to light in which a 75-year-old businessman, Abhinandan Ajmera, who is into plastic printing material in Juhu, Mumbai was trapped. Abhinandan lost his Rs. 1.22 lakh in an online fraud that was actually supposed to cost just Rs. 499 for the Netflix subscription. How did it happen? It happened after he received a malicious email asking him to renew his Netflix subsc...
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Netflix’s Subscriber Growth Sparks Surge in Korean Drama Stocks
19Oct By adminNo Comments
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Netflix’s Subscriber Growth Sparks Surge in Korean Drama Stocks

[ad_1] Shares of South Korean drama producers jumped after Netflix Inc. said it added more subscribers than expected. Shares of South Korean drama producers jumped after Netflix Inc. said it added more subscribers than expected in the third quarter and touted the contribution of Asian shows. Astory Co. -- producer of “Extraordinary Attorney Woo,” which has racked up 402 million viewing hours -- opened up by its 29% daily limit before paring the gain. During the streaming giant's conference call, Netflix co-Chief Executive Officer Ted Sarandos mentioned the strength of the series and said the company is increasingly leaning on programs that are not made in English. The success of South Korean blockbuster survival drama “Squid Game” last year has sparked frenzied trading in related...
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Relief for Hollywood! Netflix Returns to Growth, Saying the Worst of Slowdown Is Over
19Oct By adminNo Comments
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Relief for Hollywood! Netflix Returns to Growth, Saying the Worst of Slowdown Is Over

[ad_1] Netflix Inc. is growing again, and Hollywood can breathe a sigh of relief. Netflix Inc. is growing again, and Hollywood can breathe a sigh of relief. The streaming leader added 2.41 million customers in the third quarter, exceeding internal forecasts as well as expectations on Wall Street. Netflix grew in all regions of the world and said in a shareholder letter on Tuesday that it expects to sign up another 4.5 million globally this period.While Netflix isn't growing as quickly it was a couple years ago, the world's most popular TV network is back on a positive trajectory. More customers are signing up than earlier in the year, the company said Tuesday. That's good news for investors in Netflix and its peers who suffered steep stock-market losses earlier in the year. “Thank God...
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Netflix to debut subscription with ads
16Oct By adminNo Comments
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Netflix to debut subscription with ads

[ad_1] Netflix said a subscription option subsidized by ads will debut in November across a dozen countries. Netflix said a subscription option subsidized by ads will debut in November across a dozen countries as the streaming service strives to jumpstart stalled growth.Netflix reported a loss of 970,000 subscribers in the second quarter along with stagnant profits, and its share price is down 63 percent from this time last year despite rising slightly on the ad-tier news. The new "Basic with Ads" subscriptions will be priced at $6.99 in the United States -- three dollars less than a no-ads basic option, Netflix chief operating officer Greg Peters said in a briefing. "The timing is great because we really are at this pivotal moment in the entertainment industry and evolution of that i...
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$7 Netflix Streaming Plan Coming Soon With Advertising
14Oct By adminNo Comments
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$7 Netflix Streaming Plan Coming Soon With Advertising

[ad_1] Netflix Inc. will introduce an advertising-supported plan on Nov. 3, charging $7 a month for a subscription. Netflix Inc. will introduce an advertising-supported plan on Nov. 3, charging $7 a month for a subscription that the company bets will entice new budget-conscious customers and jumpstart growth. The lower-priced streaming package will debut in the US and 11 other countries, including Japan, France and Brazil, Netflix said Thursday. It will include four to five minutes of commercials per hour and offer a lower video quality than higher-priced tiers. Some programs won't be available because the company doesn't have the rights to show them with commercials. Netflix had long positioned its streaming service as a commercial-free alternative to cable, and has resisted cal...
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