2: Churn and Return

There's a lot going on right now at Netflix, which is trying to manage growth, changing how it reports viewership, and facing internal criticism for some of its programming.

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TechScape: From Friends to Squid Game – why Netflix viewing figures matter | Technology | The Guardian

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Ted Sarandos Addresses Dave Chappelle Fallout: 'I Screwed Up' - Variety

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Netflix Workers Plan a Walkout Over Dave Chappelle - The New York Times

Trans employees at Netflix plan walkout even as one activist is reinstated following suspension - The Verge

The IATSE’s strike-averting deal means better pay on streaming - The Verge

Churn & Return: Gen Z, Millennials Most Likely to Cancel, Renew SVOD - Variety