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Netflix banks on ex-Disney exec for new content

By Economic Times · Published by Everything Blog

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Netflix has appointed ex-Disney executive Rajeev Rice to lead its content strategy, marking a significant shift in its leadership and strategy. Rice's appointment comes as the company faces job cuts and questions over its ability to sustain growth.

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Netflix's new leadership is a significant shift in strategy.: Netflix's new leadership is a significant shift in strategy.
Rice's appointment comes as the company faces job cuts and doubts over its ability to sus…: Rice's appointment comes as the company faces job cuts and doubts over its ability to sustain growth.
Rice's background in Disney will likely influence Netflix's content strategy.: Rice's background in Disney will likely influence Netflix's content strategy.

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Rice will oversee Netflix's content strategy from October 26, including series, films and live events across regions

Previously, he served as chairman of Walt Disney Television and chairman of general entertainment at The Walt Disney Company

Meanwhile, Bajaria joined Netflix in 2016 and was named chief content officer in January 2023

During her tenure, Netflix released pop-culture hits such as "Bridgerton" and "Squid Game" and expanded live programming through multi-year partnerships with WWE and the NFL

The announcement comes a day after Netflix told staff in an internal memo that it was laying off 6% of its workforce, roughly 1,000 employees, marking its biggest job cuts since 2022

The streaming giant has faced doubts over its ability to sustain growth as engagement becomes a key concern for investors, with platforms such as YouTube and TikTok attracting viewers through free, user-generated content that gives them a cost advantage over Netflix

Original source: economictimes.indiatimes.com

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