Netflix Strives to Distance Itself from Competitors

Netflix is a popular topic these days and in a small article on www.canadianbusiness.com, it is described how Netflix has ordered original programming to be available in 2015. It’s a very short article, but I felt it was an interesting article nonetheless. Netflix plans on airing a mini-series starring some lesser known super heroes, which, in my opinion, is a great idea. Netflix is hooking the customers with the well known Marvel title, but still creating the uniqueness by using superheroes that aren’t as well known, and therefore will be associated with Netflix in the future. As well as creating a unique experience for their customers by offering shows and movies no one else can offer.

Netflix offers a wide variety of television shows and movies

Also brought up is Netflix’s relationship with Walt Disney Co, this creates a pair that carries a significant amount of power in the entertainment industry. Netflix is becoming much more relevant in the current movie industry, whereas in the past they have been limited to older releases, and not very well known movies and TV series. Netflix is working on gaining a competitive advantage over other online streaming companies, and even traditional rental stores and TV channels.

Article: http://www.canadianbusiness.com/business-news/netflix-orders-4-original-marvel-tv-shows-mini-series-based-on-daredevil-iron-fist/

Netflix, Superpower? My Ideas on Possible Future Moves!

Sony has provided a route in which Netflix can penetrate the cable network and even in creating it’s own media.

Have you tried Netflix yet?

Netflix is fast moving into other segments of the entertainment industry, and with it’s popularity, it is definitely a threat to other companies. Netflix integrating itself into cable could spell big trouble for its competitors, and they might find it worthwhile to partner with Netflix to preserve themselves.

Sony and Netflix Deal: http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-10-15/with-sony-deal-netflix-lands-its-first-big-studio-show

I really wanted to add onto our Comm101 discussion however, and say that in a Google and Youtube partnership with Netflix, Youtube would allow Netflix to bring a whole new added convenience to streaming movies and TV series. Partnering with Youtube and Google could be a very smart move for Netflix, and it is beneficial to keep in mind that Youtube brings with it its own subscription base/viewer segment. Imagine if you, as a Netflix member, could go onto Youtube and search and watch your favourite movie on your already favourite video streaming site. I don’t believe it would be wise to require Netflix membership on Youtube, but it would give Netflix customers increasing convenience that they are ever craving.