Netflix's Two Big Bets: New Ad-Tier and Password-Sharing

The transcript discusses Netflix's recent strategies, including an advertising tier and a crackdown on password sharing. It explores potential price changes for the basic tier and investor concerns. The challenges Netflix faces in advertising due to limited scale and its consumer-friendly approach are highlighted. The transcript also touches on Netflix's early ventures into gaming, noting the cautious language and lack of breakout games so far.

What are the two major strategies Netflix has recently implemented?

• Price reduction and free trial offers

• Partnership with Disney and a new gaming console

• Advertising tier and crackdown on password sharing

• Introduction of a premium tier and a new content library

What is a key challenge Netflix faces with its advertising strategy?

• High production costs

• Regulatory issues

• Limited scale compared to competitors

• Lack of consumer interest

How does Netflix's advertising tier differ from its competitors?

• It includes live sports streaming

• It is an opt-in tier with no price change for existing customers

• It is mandatory for all users

• It offers exclusive content

What is the current state of Netflix's gaming projects?

• They have abandoned gaming projects

• They have released several blockbuster games

• They are in the early stages with no major breakout games

• They have partnered with major gaming companies

What language does Netflix use to describe its approach to gaming development?

• Slow and steady

• Fast and furious

• Walk, crawl, run

• Leap and bound