10 years of Netflix: streaming and the power of suggestion

Ratings and user data offer valuable insights to both broadcasters and streaming services such as Netflix.
Netflix remains the most expensive subscription today. Image: Nicolas J Leclercq on Unsplash.

By Marc C-Scott, Victoria University

Part of the success of streaming services lies in their ability to provide content that feels handpicked. And this is made possible through the use of sophisticated recommender systems fuelled by vast amounts of user data.

Broadcasters have always been invested in collecting viewers’ information (via TV ratings) to inform promotional schedules and attract potential advertisers. These data are publicly available.

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