Tag: Netflix

If Netflix had used my viewing history to create its new show

Netflix has made a big splash in the news with its use of big data. By analyzing millions of data points about the viewing habits of its customers, the movie delivery giant used the insight it gained to devise the “perfect show”. One of the defining characteristics of the show, […]

Netflix streaming: Making every minute count

It turns out that I’m not receiving the maximum potential value from my Netflix streaming service.  Perhaps it’s because I place too much value on sleep. With my monthly subscription, I am permitted to view Netflix content 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  In my house I have […]

Measuring the value of my DVD-by-mail movie service

Like millions of other Americans, I recently was asked to make a decision of tremendous importance to my household — a decision that would affect the welfare of everyone in my family. That decision, of course, was whether to continue to receive Netflix movies by mail, or opt for the […]