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    #2: Churn and Return

    October 20th, 2021 · 68 minutes

    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
    Netflix, Disney, Amazon, Apple, HBO, and Hulu Battle for Top TV Shows
    The IATSE’s strike-averting deal means better pay on streaming - The Verge
    Ted Sarandos Addresses Dave Chappelle Fallout: 'I Screwed Up' - Variety
    Netflix’s Ted Sarandos Admits “I Screwed Up” Amid Dave Chappelle Controversy – Deadline
    Fired Netflix Walkout Organizer Says Co-CEO Apology 'Missed the Point'
    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