Why Apple Will Eventually Kill Netflix

I remember a time when Netflix was special. The company was delivering innovative ideas to the marketplace, it fully understood its customers, and its management was in tune with the changing market dynamics. Netflix was, just last year, in fact, a tech giant. But after increasing how much it charges customers for access to its Read The Full Story

Posted May 20, 2012 by Netflix Price Increase in Uncategorized

Admit It: You Love Netflix

The video service may be stickier than you think.

Posted May 18, 2012 by Netflix Price Increase in Uncategorized

Netflix Successful at Luring One-Time Customers

COMMENTARY | When it comes to streaming video online, Netflix remains a priority option for many users. PCMag.com reports that one-third of new Netflix subscribers are individuals who dropped the service. Those returning customers will prove to be valuable additions for the company as it seeks to become a bona fide entertainment stop over the next few years.

Posted May 18, 2012 by Netflix Price Increase in Uncategorized

Netflix Users Returning, Subscriptions Rebounding As Customers Forgive 'Qwikster' Debacle

Is the rebound from the Qwikster debacle going qwikly for Netflix? First, we have a customer satisfaction survey from customer analytics firm ForeSee , which found that Netflix's satisfaction levels are creeping up from lows the company experienced in 2011. Considering that ForeSee measured Netflix as the " biggest loser in customer satisfaction " of all online retailers in 2011, the company's ...

Posted May 18, 2012 by Netflix Price Increase in Uncategorized

Netflix to Comcast: Raising the cap is not enough

Netflix isn't satisfied with Comcast's announcement that the broadband provider is going to raise its bandwidth cap from 250GB to 300GB per month. The real issue, the video service said, is Comcast's unwillingness ...

Posted May 17, 2012 by Netflix Price Increase in Uncategorized

Netflix Gaining Returning Customers

When Netflix completely altered the services they provide to paying customers last year, something of a minor-to-mass exodus occurred. People weren’t happy about splitting DVD rentals and streaming movies from Netflix Instant into two different options, and so, many rebelled …

Posted May 17, 2012 by Netflix Price Increase in Uncategorized

Netflix Updates Web Video Player

Netflix has just launched an updated web video player, according to the company blog. The new interface incorporates icons instead of words – below is a screenshot: First, Netflix was wise in using ABC’s “LOST” as the template for its …

Posted May 17, 2012 by Netflix Price Increase in Uncategorized

Netflix: Needham Chops Outlook; Says Still Expensive

Needham analyst Charlie Wolf this morning repeated his Underperform rating on Netflix shares, cutting his EPS estimates for the company and warning that the stock still looks too expensive. ?Despite initial evidence of an upward inflection point in a key financial metric, we continue with an Underperform rating on Netflix,??largely for valuation reasons,? he writes. ...

Posted May 17, 2012 by Netflix Price Increase in Uncategorized

Netflix: Needham Chops Outlook; Says Stock Still Expensive

Needham analyst Charlie Wolf this morning repeated his Underperform rating on Netflix shares, cutting his EPS estimates for the company and warning that the stock still looks too expensive.

Posted May 17, 2012 by Netflix Price Increase in Uncategorized

Netflix Sees Swarm of Returning Users [VIDEO]

Netflix seems to be recovering from the worst blunder in its 15-year history. Many customers who left the online movie hub after last year's price hike -- an epic fail -- are returning.

Posted May 17, 2012 by Netflix Price Increase in Uncategorized