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How Netflix Turned Data Into a Partnership Moat
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Netflix is known for original content, but its real competitive edge isn't a show—it's the partnership infrastructure built around viewer data. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how Netflix transformed from a DVD-by-mail company into a data-driven partner that studios, producers, and advertisers can't afford to ignore. They break down the specific ways Netflix shares viewing signals with content creators—like episode-level completion rates and audience segment breakdowns—that no other streamer offers. They also look at a surprising case: the Bela Bajaria partnership playbook that locked in Shonda Rhimes and Ryan Murphy. Plus, they discuss how Netflix turned its recommendation algorithm into a tool that partners use to greenlight projects. If you're in business development, this is a masterclass in turning proprietary data into a partnership wedge.