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Netflix Chiefs Concede That Slowdown in U.S. Viewing Sparked the Content Leadership Shakeup: ‘We’re Focusing on Execution,’ Ted Sarandos Says

Netflix co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters nodded to slowdown in U.S. viewing and ad sales that spurred the radical shake-up of the streamer’s content…

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Variety reports: Netflix co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters nodded to slowdown in U.S. viewing and ad sales that spurred the radical shake-up of the streamer’s content leadership during Tuesday’s conversation with Wall Street analysts after its third-quarter earnings release.

Sarandos and Peters had to address the situation that led to the dramatic decision to oust chief.

This entertainment story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Netflix Chiefs Concede That, Viewing Sparked the Content Leadership and We’re Focusing.

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Netflix Chiefs Concede That, Viewing Sparked the Content Leadership, We’re Focusing, Ted Sarandos Says
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