Tag: Netflix

Netflix Loses Market Leader Status to Showmax

In Africa, Netflix is losing its market leader status as Showmax claims a 40% share of the streaming market. Despite investing millions on local content, subscription growth remains stagnant. However, a recent 6.8% increase in subscriptions has generated $135 million revenue for Netflix. Challenges such as limited credit and debit card penetration limit further growth.

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Wieser: Streaming Price Hikes May Be Working Against Pay TV

Streaming services saw a 20.7% increase in consumer spending, leading to $1.6 billion net gain. Pay-TV spending declined 6%, creating market opportunity for streaming giants such as Netflix, Amazon and Apple. Despite the surge in revenue, profitability may suffer under greater costs and customer service needs than traditional pay-TV. Global expansion is necessary to sustain long-term success.

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