The Town with Matthew Belloni cover image

The Town with Matthew Belloni

A Wild Week at Netflix: Stuber’s Out, WWE Is In, and Subs Are Up

Jan 29, 2024
Discussion on the departure of Scott Stuber from Netflix's film group, Netflix's deal with WWE for Monday Night Raw, and the increase in subscriber growth. Speculation on Netflix's movie strategy, the impact of content industry strikes, and potential success of upcoming movies at the box office.
32:23

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

  • Netflix's foray into live programming with a $5 billion deal for WWE's 'Raw' showcases the company's focus on engagement and expansion into new territories.
  • The departure of Scott Stuber, head of film at Netflix, signals a shift in the company's film strategy towards unique, audience-specific content without the need for theatrical distribution.

Deep dives

Netflix's Shift Towards Engagement and Sports

Netflix's recent moves, including the deal with WWE for Monday Night Raw and its focus on engagement and time spent on the platform, reflect a shift in the company's strategy. With the goal of keeping viewership high and selling ads, Netflix is entering the live sports entertainment space. The WWE deal offers 150 hours of programming per year and presents an opportunity for Netflix to tap into a loyal audience and expand overseas. This move highlights Netflix's focus on engagement and its willingness to venture into new territories to drive growth.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode