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Business Insider
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
Now Streaming: Netflix reportedly holds partnership talks with Spotify
'Now Streaming' is The Fly's weekly recap of the stories surrounding the biggest content streamers. Don't Miss TipRanks' Half-Year Sale Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. Make smarter investment decisions with TipRanks' Smart Investor Picks, delivered to your inbox every week. PLAYING THIS WEEKEND: This weekend's notable new streaming content is part one of the second and final season of Neflix (NFLX) fantasy drama series 'The Sandman,' based on the comic books series by Neil Gaiman. NETFLIX/SPOTIFY: Netflix has held discussions with Spotify (SPOT) about partnering on several projects, such as a music awards show, a live concert series, or big celebrity interviews, Jessica Toonkel of The Wall Street Journal reported, citing people close to the conversations. The streaming TV company is also rebooting 'Star Search,' while releasing a new show called 'Building the Band,' the sources added. 'SQUID GAME': Netflix said that the third and final season of drama series 'Squid Game' has 'taken over the world with a record-setting No. 1 debut in all countries ranked, making history as the first show to do so in its premiere week.' In just three days, Season 3 amassed 60.1M views – breaking the record for most views for a show in that time frame – and the rapid success of Seasons 2 and 3 made 'Squid Game' the only show ever to make the Most Popular List in its first week, the company said. NASA+: NASA announced Monday its latest plans to team up with a streaming service to bring space a little closer to home. Starting this summer, NASA+ live programming will be available on Netflix. Audiences now will have another option to stream rocket launches, astronaut spacewalks, mission coverage, and breathtaking live views of Earth from the International Space Station. Through this partnership, NASA says its work in science and exploration will become even more accessible, allowing the agency to increase engagement with and inspire a global audience in a modern media landscape, where Netflix reaches a global audience of more than 700 million people. NASA+ remains available for free, with no ads, through the NASA app and on the agency's website. MLB: Representatives for Major League Baseball and Disney's (DIS) ESPN have renewed talks to keep the sports network involved in broadcasting professional baseball games, sources briefed on the conversation told The Athletic's Andrew Marchand. The talks were described to be in early stages and would center around local rights and pieces of ESPN's former package, if they were to progress, the report stated. CANACCORD: Canaccord raised the firm's price target on Netflix to $1,525 from $1,380 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm said while most of their covered subscription platforms command premium valuations, they believe they are warranted given the fundamentals while noting Netflix maintains a strong leadership position, pricing power, and developing ad tech capabilities.
Yahoo
15-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Netflix chasing ‘MrBeast moment' as streamers woo web creators, WSJ says
Streamers including Netflix (NFLX), NBCUniversal's (CMCSA) Peacock and (AMZN) are wooing web creators-and their legions of fans-for new series or spinoffs, courting a category of performers whose fare rarely used to make the jump to subscription streaming services. The change is a sign of Google (GOOGL)-owned YouTube's tightening grip on America's TV time, The Wall Street Journal's Jessica Toonkel reports. Interest shifted into overdrive after the knockout success of MrBeast's 'Beast Games,' which premiered on Amazon Prime Video in December. In recent months, Netflix has had discussions about a new series with Dude Perfect, a sports-focused group of creators with a following of tens of millions, said people familiar with those discussions. And Netflix has talked to the YouTuber and former NASA engineer Mark Rober about a new show, said one of those people. Easily identify stocks' risks and opportunities. Discover stocks' market position with detailed competitor analyses. Published first on TheFly – the ultimate source for real-time, market-moving breaking financial news. Try Now>> See the top stocks recommended by analysts >> Read More on NFLX: Questions or Comments about the article? Write to editor@ Netflix's (NASDAQ:NFLX) Gaming CEO Departs After Multiple Role Changes Nvidia (NVDA) Stock Is Now Cheaper than Walmart and Starbucks Looking for Exposure to NFLX? Try These Two ETFs Bullish Outlook on Netflix: Strong Fundamentals and Growth Potential Justify Buy Rating Netflix Faces Challenges Amid Stock Price Drop Sign in to access your portfolio
