LFTVD - Industry and Audiences

What are some of the characteristics of LFTVDs?

Clear, Structured narrative (Todorov)

Serialised shows with subplots

What is the minimum length for a LFTVD?

40 minutes

Elaborate on the idea of LFTVDs having ‘high production values’

LFTVDs often have big budgets for star power in both actors and producers, as well as SFX/VFX

What is Netflix’s business model?

Subscription based

How many subscription plans do Netflix have, and what are they?

3. Basic, Standard and Premium.

What’s significant in terms of the year 2023 and Netflix?

Started to sell advert space through their most basic plan. Cost of living crisis arose in 2023, Netflix had to find extra sources of income

What might make Netflix stand out when compared to other streaming platforms?

Netflix is the only streaming platform that don’t sell personal information to external agencies.

Name one of Netflix’s current promotional tactics

• Continuing popular LFTVDs to ensure that audiences stay hooked

• Having finales of popular LFTVDs all releasing in the same year

• High frequency and quality, but for the cheapest price

How many subscribers did Netflix have worldwide in 2018?

124 million (56 of in America)

How much money did Netflix owe in 2017?

$2 Billion

How many UK subscribers does Netflix have? (as of 2023)

17 million

Approximately, how much of viewing in the UK is still broadcast TV"?

50%

By 2028, Channel 4 estimate that what percentage of their viewing will be streamed, instead of live broadcast TV?

80%

40% of 16-34 year old’s viewing is made up of what?

YouTube and TikTok

What percentage of Netflix’s most watched content is Disney owned, and what are the implications?

12%. Eventually, the content will be moved over to Disney +

When was Netflix’s worst/least figurative year?

2023

Why did Channel 4 rebrand their streaming service name from ‘All4’ to ‘Channel 4’?

To appeal to a younger demographic and increase their convergence between their broadcast counterpart.

Do Channel 4 have a paid subscription service? If so, what is it?

Yes. Monthly/Annual subscription that allows viewers to watch without adverts.

What does Walter Present offer?

Non-English Language programmes, featuring shows from around the world.