Netflix Implements New Subscriber Recruitment Requirement
By
The Onion Staff
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Summary
Netflix announced a new policy requiring all existing subscribers to recruit five new customers each, positioning this as an innovative feature to increase membership in the competitive streaming market. The company described this as a restructuring that will help Netflix remain at the forefront of attracting first-time viewers, with suggestions for existing members to host Netflix parties to showcase the service to potential customers.
Key quotes
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"all of its subscribers would now be required to recruit five new customers"
"a bold feature that would excite existing users and increase membership"
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