How Netflix and Spotify Use Data to Decide What to Cancel

In this episode of The Streaming Tech Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how Netflix and Spotify use viewer and listener data to make renewal and cancellation decisions—and why that data sometimes leads to controversial outcomes. They examine Netflix's 'completion rate' metric versus traditional ratings, and Spotify's use of skip rates and playlist additions to determine podcast renewals. Lucas cites specific numbers from Netflix's last earnings call (such as a 65% completion threshold) and notes recent stock moves for NFLX, SPOT, and DIS. Luna brings up the example of '1899' as a high-budget show canceled despite a strong finish, and they discuss how algorithmic data can miss cultural impact. The episode also touches on Spotify's recent podcast cuts and how both companies are balancing data with creative risk. #Netflix #Spotify #ContentCancellation #StreamingData #AlgorithmicDecisions #CompletionRate #PodcastRenewals #DataDrivenStrategy #ContentStrategy #StreamingTech #Business #Finance #Podcast #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #MediaTech #TechAnalysis #UserBehavior Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo