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Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Jun 11, 2022
A new way to choose your next book
'There's Netflix for movies. There's Spotify for music. But there really wasn't an equivalent discovery experience for books.'
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BUSINESS
May 24, 2022
Netflix goes to 'Tollywood' and beyond for long-sought India growth
CEO Reed Hastings predicted its next 100 million subscribers would come from India. But so far it has just 5 to 6 million, according to analysts' estimates.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
May 15, 2022
Baseball’s streaming push leaves fans scrambling to find games
Sports leagues and broadcasters are struggling to accommodate both streaming-savvy younger fans as well as older fans still tethered to traditional TV packages.
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BUSINESS
May 11, 2022
Netflix tells employees ads may come by end of 2022
A note from executives said the firm planned to begin cracking down on password sharing among its subscriber base around the same time, sources said
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 21, 2022
Netflix rout is worst since 2004, punishing Roku and Disney, too
Shares of the streaming leader have plunged 35%, erasing $54 billion of market value in its biggest drop since 2004.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Apr 13, 2022
FIFA launches new streaming service for documentaries and live games
The new platform, which is advertiser-funded, also includes an archive featuring highlights or full replays of every World Cup and Women's World Cup match ever recorded on camera.
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming
Mar 26, 2022
'Pachinko': K-Drama in an American style
Min Jin Lee's best-selling novel about the harsh lives of Koreans living in Japan is turned into a glossy family saga for Apple TV+.
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CULTURE / Music
Feb 2, 2022
Behind Neil Young vs. Spotify, a fraught relationship with musicians
In the past, many musicians have spoken out over what they see as the unfairness of the streaming model overall.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Jan 14, 2022
Netflix needs new subscribers. Its Korean playbook is its secret weapon.
Following the popularity of the 'Squid Game' series, Netflix is hoping to ride its Korean surge to greater success elsewhere in the Asia-Pacific region in order to attract more subscribers.
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BUSINESS
Jan 6, 2022
China bans most exclusive copyright deals for digital music platforms
The order comes amid a widening crackdown by Chinese regulators on the country's technology sector.
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BUSINESS
Nov 12, 2021
Disney slumps as streaming cools, suggesting struggle ahead
The Disney+ service won't return to faster subscriber growth until the third and fourth quarters of the current fiscal year.
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BUSINESS
Oct 17, 2021
Netflix estimates ‘Squid Game’ will be worth almost $900 million
The robust figure underscores the windfall that one megahit can generate in the streaming era.
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OLYMPICS
Jul 26, 2021
How to watch the Olympics if you’re in Japan (without a TV)
With rights distributed to different broadcasters across the world, finding an easy way to follow along with the TV coverage of the Olympics can be a tricky business, especially if you don’t have a television.
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BUSINESS
Jul 24, 2021
China orders Tencent to give up exclusive music rights
The penalty on Asia's most valuable corporation is indicative of Beijing's escalating campaign against home-grown tech giants.
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BUSINESS
Jul 21, 2021
Netflix promises growth ahead after languid start to year
The company added 1.54 million customers in the second quarter, above the 1.12 million forecast by analysts, but it's a far cry from the company's previous growth.
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BUSINESS
Jul 16, 2021
Netflix to open world-first shop in Tokyo
The shop, where scenes from shows and films will be recreated, will be the first of its kind in the world for the streaming giant.
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BUSINESS
Jul 15, 2021
Netflix plans to offer video games in push beyond films and TV
Video games give Netflix another way to lure new customers and may make it easier to justify price increases in coming years.
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JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Jun 19, 2021
Spotify gets visual in a new TV Tokyo show about podcasting
Spotify dips its toe into broadcast television with a new show that will either be a boon for podcasts or chain restaurants.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Jun 5, 2021
‘Waffles + Mochi’ teaches kids how to eat — with gusto
The new food-travel show from Netflix and the Obamas' Higher Ground takes kids on a global journey to learn about ingredients and how to cook with them.
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BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
May 18, 2021
AT&T-Discovery deal highlights media's thirst to be like Netflix
Discovery brings a global footprint with its pan-European television sports network Eurosport, as well as a portfolio of broadcast channels across Europe.

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