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Netflix and Squid Game: Using Viewership Data to Win the War on Engagement
Streaming businesses can’t always predict what consumers will want until they have a consumer’s attention, which is why data is essential to win that precious engagement. By now you’ve surely heard of the Netflix smash hit Squid Game, the dystopian South Korean series that has become an international phenomenon. More than 142 million households have viewed the series in just under a month after its launch, smashing the previous record of 82 million held by Bridgerton and making it the most viewed title on Netflix ever.
Twitter announces Bloomberg 24/7, raft of other new programs
Last week, Twitter announced they’d be broadcasting live video 24 hours a day. On Monday, we learned the first iteration of that vision: a partnership with Bloomberg. It’s supposed to be an easy, snackable program to pop in and out of during your day. That might be the prefered solution for Twitter’s low-attention span, information-savvy user base.