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Updates On Kevin Systrom, Lady Gaga, And More Most Creative People Alumni

BY FAST COMPANY STAFF | 04-27-2012 | 4:04 PM | INNOVATION

Before you soak up all the creativity of 2012’s Most Creative People in Business, take a look at the moves some of our Most Creative alumni have been making--the good, the bad, and the ugly.READ MORE›

Netflix's Big, HBO-Inspired, 10-Year Bet On Original Content

BY Austin Carr | 04-24-2012 | 8:14 AM | INNOVATION

On Monday, the company released its first-quarter financial earnings, and beyond the immediate results--26 million global streaming users, $870 million in revenue, an $0.08 loss per share--Netflix spent time touting the benefits of its original programming efforts.READ MORE›

With "Lilyhammer" Netflix Wants To Destroy Traditional TV, Get You "Hooked" On All-At-Once Watching

BY Austin Carr | 02-08-2012 | 6:28 PM | INNOVATION

There was no premiere episode. And not much fanfare. Monday morning the show went online, its entire first series watchable in one sitting. What is Netflix thinking? READ MORE›

Reed Hastings Expects Television To Become More Like Netflix

BY Austin Carr | 01-25-2012 | 8:54 PM | INNOVATION

It's always been assumed that Netflix wants to be more like television--in actuality, CEO Reed Hastings indicated today he wants television to be more like Netflix.READ MORE›

Netflix VP: Why We Moved "Too Fast," And Why "We Were Wrong" On Qwikster

BY Austin Carr | 10-10-2011 | 12:03 PM | INNOVATION

So much for risk. After massive customer backlash, Netflix keeps DVDs in-house, kicks Qwikster to the curb. A company rep tells Fast Company why.READ MORE›

Why Blockbuster Should Go After Qwikster, Not Netflix

BY Austin Carr | 09-21-2011 | 5:57 PM | INNOVATION

In the past few months, Dish Network and Blockbuster have kicked back, microwaved a bowl of popcorn, and watched as Netflix has assumed the role of evil movie villain.READ MORE›

Netflix: Splitting Up Was Always Part Of The Plan

BY E.B. Boyd | 09-19-2011 | 3:38 PM | MANAGEMENT

Communication problems aside, Netflix's decision to break apart the business is part two of its plan for the future, a company spokesperson tells Fast Company.READ MORE›

Why Reed Hastings Should Be Applauded For The Netflix Split

BY Mark Suster | 09-19-2011 | 11:40 AM | LEADERSHIP

With nearly 25 million customers using Netflix, it's clear that everyone will have an opinion on Reed Hasting's decision to split DVD and streaming businesses. And many short-termists think it's a bad idea. Here's why it's actually a great strategic decision. READ MORE›

Netflix: What We've Got Here Is A Failure To Communicate

BY Austin Carr | 09-19-2011 | 4:00 AM | INNOVATION

If there's one movie that should top the queue for Netflix CEO Reed Hastings of late, it's Cool Hand Luke-- but not because he's managing the company with Paul Newman-like composure...READ MORE›

Netflix Splits DVD-Streaming Business, Rebrands With Qwikster, Adds Video Games

BY Austin Carr | 09-19-2011 | 2:21 AM | INNOVATION

A few short months ago, Netflix made the bold decision to increase the price for its DVD-by-mail and streaming subscription plan by 60%. The announcement inevitably inspired universal vitriol among customers, but Netflix ...READ MORE›

Netflix Splits DVD-Streaming Business, Rebrands With Qwikster, Adds Video Games

BY Austin Carr | 09-19-2011 | 2:21 AM | INNOVATION

A few short months ago, Netflix made the bold decision to increase the price for its DVD-by-mail and streaming subscription plan by 60%. The announcement inevitably inspired universal vitriol among customers, but Netflix ...READ MORE›

How You Can Help Netflix Integrate With Facebook In The U.S.

BY Austin Carr | 07-28-2011 | 1:19 PM | INNOVATION

Pop Vox is a Washington D.C.-based startup that harnesses the power of social media and crowdsourcing to influence members of Congress. You can use the service to try to amend the law blocking Netflix-Facebook integration. READ MORE›

Netflix Hits 25 Million Subscribers, $789 Million Revenue, Responds To Price Backlash

BY Austin Carr | 07-25-2011 | 5:11 PM | INNOVATION

Outside the numbers, Netflix set apart a significant space in its letter to shareholders to address the backlash from its recent subscription plan price hike, and to respond to growing competition in the space from Hulu Plus, Amazon, and HBO Go.READ MORE›

Netflix Jacks Monthly Subscription Price By 60%

BY Austin Carr | 07-12-2011 | 4:03 PM | INNOVATION

Today, some bad news for Netflix subscribers. The streaming and DVDs-by-mail company sent out a message to its members explaining new price changes and plans for its subscription service.READ MORE›

Netflix CEO: I Want My HBO!

BY Austin Carr | 06-01-2011 | 12:41 PM | INNOVATION

At the AllThingsD conference Wednesday, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings expressed lots of love for the high-end content produced by premium cable stars HBO and Showtime.READ MORE›

Netflix To Expand Into More Original Content Beyond "House of Cards"

BY Austin Carr | 04-25-2011 | 7:12 PM | INNOVATION

Netflix is reportedly spending more than $100 million to license an original series by David Fincher and Kevin Spacey called "House of Cards." So it's no surprise the deal was a focus for Netflix investors during the company's earnings call on Monday.READ MORE›

How Netflix Is Pushing the Envelope With Fincher-Spacey Project, "House of Cards"

BY Austin Carr | 03-21-2011 | 5:39 PM | INNOVATION

CEO Reed Hastings told investors he wasn't interested in "creative risks." But his company is betting a rumored $100 million for 26 episodes of a series no one has seen--based largely on "intuition" and the reputations of David Fincher and Kevin Spacey. READ MORE›

Netflix May Offer Original Programming: Change of Heart for CEO Reed Hastings?

BY Austin Carr | 03-15-2011 | 5:47 PM | INNOVATION

If reports are true, this would mark a shift toward exclusive original programming, content Netflix CEO Reed Hastings has implied the company would not venture toward.READ MORE›

Netflix Now Boasts More Subscribers Than Showtime, Starz, HBO Next?

BY Austin Carr | 01-26-2011 | 8:57 PM | INNOVATION

Netflix trumped Wall Street fears, with quarterly profit rising, and revenue increasing by 34% to $595.9 million. Most impressively, Netflix now boasts over 20 million subscribers--more than the total subscribers of premium channels Starz and Showtime.READ MORE›

Watch These Movies Before Starz Pulls The Plug On Netflix

BY Christina Chaey | 01-09-2011 | 12:38 PM | MAGAZINE

At the end of the month, Netflix subscribers will no longer be able to stream Starz content--one of the largest providers of movies and TV shows. But Netflix is putting on a happy face.READ MORE›