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France: Netflix partners with Carrefour

Netflix has partnered with French supermarket chain Carrefour in an effort to boost subscribers to its cheapest plan in the country. Netflix is aiming to entice Carrefour shoppers to subscribe to its ad-supported tier, priced at €5.99 per month. The trial bundle, which is initially accessible to customers in Bordeaux and Rouen, includes a 10 […]

January 17, 2024

Stranger Things store opening in São Paulo

Netflix, in partnership with the JK Iguatemi mall, has announced that the Stranger Things Pop-Up Store is coming to São Paulo, the first ever to be launched in Latin America. For a limited time, the space with more than 200 square metres, which includes the store itself and a special in-world circuit, will immerse visitors […]

November 3, 2023By Nik Roseveare

Netflix adds 8.8m subs; raises UK price

Netflix has announced that it is raising the price of some of its subscription plans in the UK. The streaming service said the price of its basic, ad-free subscription would rise from £6.99 a month to £7.99, while its premium subscription would rise from £15.99 to £17.99. Subscription prices will also rise in the US […]

October 19, 2023

Netflix opening branded retail stores

Netflix has revealed plans to launch entertainment-focused stores, where customers can shop, eat and immerse themselves in Netflix franchises such as Squid Game, Bridgerton and Stranger Things, via curated live experiences and performances. The first two stores, which will be branded ‘Netflix House’ are set to open in the US in 2025, with a global […]

October 13, 2023

Netflix launches Stranger Things’ Scoops Ahoy ice cream

Netflix has announced the launch of Scoops Ahoy ice cream pints. After an explosive run at the Starcourt Mall, consumers can turn their tastebuds ‘Upside Down’ with all new and flavours of Scoops Ahoy ice cream available now in the US and Australia, and coming soon to other parts of the world including UK, Italy, […]

September 13, 2023By Nik Roseveare

Netflix launching Love is Blind game

Netflix has announced it will launch the Netflix Stories: Love Is Blind game on September 19th, ahead of Season 5 of the popular unscripted series debuting on the service on September 22nd. In the game, users will be able to (virtually) step into the pods as the newest singles on the series and embark on […]

August 23, 2023By Nik Roseveare

Netflix’s Tudum returns as in-person event

After two years as a virtual event, Netflix has announced that Tudum – its annual fan event that covers news and announcements pertaining to Netflix content – will be broadcast live in front of thousands of attendees in São Paulo, Brazil on June 17th.  Netflix fans around the globe are invited to tune in live […]

June 2, 2023By Nik Roseveare

PRS for Music reports record revenues

PRS for Music, the UK-based rights management organisation which represents the rights of over 165,000 writers, composers, and music publishers globally, collected a record £964 million 2022, a year-on-year increase of 22.9 per cent (£179.4 million). These landmark results indicate not only a dramatic recovery following the global pandemic, but an increase of £154 million […]

April 25, 2023

Netflix partners with Lacoste

Netflix and Lacoste are creatively coming together to release a new clothing collection celebrating some of the most popular shows on the streaming platform – including Stranger Things, Bridgerton, Lupin, Money Heist, The Witcher, Sex Education, Shadow and Bone and Elite. Available immediately, the iconic Lacoste clothing — including polos, sweatshirts, tracksuits and more —  […]

April 12, 2023By Nik Roseveare

Forecast: Netflix APAC revenues to grow 12% in 2023

A report published by Media Partners Asia (MPA), titled Netflix in the Asia Pacific, predicts that Netflix will grow revenues in the region this year by 12 per cent Y/Y to top $4 billion (€3.7bn), compared with 9 per cent growth in 2022, while local content investment will reach $1.9 billion. According to MPA, Netflix’s […]

March 6, 2023