Netflix’s earnings beat expectations, but were still concerning; then, why Netflix made a deal with Microsoft, and why Microsoft is the biggest winner
An Interview With The Metaverse Author Matthew Ball
An interview with “The Metaverse” author Matthew Ball about Metaverse timing, challenges, and Netflix’s content challenges
Aggregation Follow-up, Netflix’s Ad Partners
Follow-up to Spotify, Netflix, and Aggregation, and why brand advertising makes sense for Netflix.
Spotify, Netflix, and Aggregation
The original definition of Aggregation Theory emphasized the importance of commoditized supply; that makes Spotify more of an Aggregator than Netflix
An Interview with Michael Nathanson About Streaming and Digital Advertising
An interview with analyst Michael Nathanson about streaming, cable, digital advertising, and a whole lot more.
Disney Earnings, Disney and Linear TV, Disney+ Ads
Disney’s earnings raise the question as to whether the company is over-investing in streaming; I don’t think so, and I also think ads will help.
Cable’s Last Laugh
Cable companies survived the great unbundling thanks to selling Internet service; they may be best place to make the bundle of the future.
Netflix Earnings, Netflix’s Struggling Growth Drivers, Netflix to Explore Advertising
Netflix’s earnings were not only bad on the surface, they were arguably worse than they appeared.
Why Netflix Should Not Sell Ads, Elon Musk and Twitter
The obvious follow-up: Why Netflix Should Not Sell Ads. Plus, thoughts on Elon Musk’s investment in Twitter.
Why Netflix Should Sell Ads
Netflix has been resolutely opposed to selling ads, prioritizing the user experience; however, the market conditions for streaming have changed, and so should Netflix