
Economist Podcasts Changing horses mid-streaming? Netflix’s next act
Jul 21, 2021
Tom Wainwright, Media editor at The Economist, dives into Netflix's strategies as it navigates post-pandemic challenges. He highlights the promising international growth potential for the streaming giant while discussing its focus on original content and gaming. The conversation also touches on alarming censorship trends in China, particularly the purge of LGBT accounts on WeChat amid rising nationalism. Furthermore, they explore the intriguing cataloging of urban microbes and its implications for public health and antibiotic resistance.
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Netflix's Shifting Landscape
- Netflix's pandemic-fueled growth is slowing, with subscriber numbers down.
- International markets offer promising growth potential.
International Focus
- Netflix's future growth hinges on replicating its US success internationally.
- The majority of new subscribers are now coming from overseas.
Local Content Strategy
- Netflix's international strategy involves commissioning local content.
- This gives them an edge in markets where Hollywood hasn't fully penetrated.

