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These excerpts taken from the NFLX 10-K filed Feb 25, 2009.

Growth Strategy

Our core strategy to grow a large subscription business consisting of DVD by mail and streaming content includes the following key elements:

 

   

Providing Compelling Value for Subscribers.    We provide subscribers access to our comprehensive library of over 100,000 DVD titles with no due dates, no late fees, no shipping fees and no pay-per-view fees for a fixed monthly price. We merchandise titles in easy-to-recognize lists including new releases, by genre and other targeted categories. We also offer more than 12,000 streaming content choices that can be watched instantly. Our convenient, easy-to-use Web site allows subscribers to quickly select current titles, reserve upcoming releases and build an individual queue for future viewing. Our recommendation service provides subscribers with recommendations of titles from our library. We quickly deliver DVDs to subscribers from our shipping centers located throughout the United States by U.S. mail, and we offer certain movies and TV episodes that can be watched instantly.

 

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Utilizing Technology to Enhance Subscriber Experience and Operate Efficiently.    We utilize proprietary and other technology to manage the processing and distribution of DVDs from our shipping centers and the delivery of streaming content over the Internet. Our software and equipment automate the process of tracking and routing DVDs to and from each of our shipping centers and allocate order responsibilities among them. We continuously monitor, test and seek to improve the efficiency of our distribution, processing and inventory management systems as our subscriber base and shipping volume grows. We operate a nationwide network of shipping centers and continue to develop and grow this network to meet the demands of our operations.

 

   

Building Mutually Beneficial Relationships with Entertainment Video Providers.    We have invested substantial resources in establishing strong ties with various entertainment video providers. We maintain an office in Beverly Hills, California that provides us access to the major studios. We obtain content through direct purchases, revenue sharing agreements or license agreements. We work with the content providers to determine which method of acquiring titles is the most beneficial for each party. Our growing subscriber base provides studios with an additional distribution outlet for popular movies and television series, as well as niche titles and programs.

Growth Strategy

Our core strategy to grow a large subscription business consisting of DVD by mail and streaming content includes the following key elements:

 

   

Providing Compelling Value for Subscribers.    We provide subscribers access to our comprehensive library of over 100,000 DVD titles with no due dates, no late fees, no shipping fees and no pay-per-view fees for a fixed monthly price. We merchandise titles in easy-to-recognize lists including new releases, by genre and other targeted categories. We also offer more than 12,000 streaming content choices that can be watched instantly. Our convenient, easy-to-use Web site allows subscribers to quickly select current titles, reserve upcoming releases and build an individual queue for future viewing. Our recommendation service provides subscribers with recommendations of titles from our library. We quickly deliver DVDs to subscribers from our shipping centers located throughout the United States by U.S. mail, and we offer certain movies and TV episodes that can be watched instantly.

 

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Utilizing Technology to Enhance Subscriber Experience and Operate Efficiently.    We utilize proprietary and other technology to manage the processing and distribution of DVDs from our shipping centers and the delivery of streaming content over the Internet. Our software and equipment automate the process of tracking and routing DVDs to and from each of our shipping centers and allocate order responsibilities among them. We continuously monitor, test and seek to improve the efficiency of our distribution, processing and inventory management systems as our subscriber base and shipping volume grows. We operate a nationwide network of shipping centers and continue to develop and grow this network to meet the demands of our operations.

 

   

Building Mutually Beneficial Relationships with Entertainment Video Providers.    We have invested substantial resources in establishing strong ties with various entertainment video providers. We maintain an office in Beverly Hills, California that provides us access to the major studios. We obtain content through direct purchases, revenue sharing agreements or license agreements. We work with the content providers to determine which method of acquiring titles is the most beneficial for each party. Our growing subscriber base provides studios with an additional distribution outlet for popular movies and television series, as well as niche titles and programs.

These excerpts taken from the NFLX 10-K filed Feb 28, 2008.

Growth Strategy

Our strategy to provide a premier filmed entertainment subscription service to our large and growing subscriber base includes the following key elements:

 

   

Providing Compelling Value for Subscribers.    We provide subscribers access to our comprehensive library of approximately 90,000 DVD titles with no due dates, late fees or shipping charges for a fixed monthly fee. We merchandise titles in easy-to-recognize lists including new releases, by genre and other targeted categories. We also offer more than 6,000 choices through our instant-watching feature. Our convenient, easy-to-use Web site allows subscribers to quickly select current titles, reserve upcoming releases and build an individual queue for future viewing using our proprietary personalization technology. We provide service features to our subscribers that, among other things, enable social networking and further individualization of the service through establishment of sub-account queues and recommendations. Our recommendation service provides subscribers with recommendations of titles from our library. We quickly deliver DVDs to subscribers from our shipping centers located throughout

 

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the United States by U.S. mail, and we offer certain movies instantly through our instant-watching feature.

 

   

Utilizing Technology to Enhance Subscriber Experience and Operate Efficiently.    We utilize proprietary technology developed internally to manage the processing and distribution of DVDs from our shipping centers. Our software automates the process of tracking and routing DVDs to and from each of our shipping centers and allocates order responsibilities among them. We continuously monitor, test and seek to improve the efficiency of our distribution, processing and inventory management systems as our subscriber base and shipping volume grows. We operate a nationwide network of shipping centers and continue to develop and grow this network to meet the demands of our operations.

 

   

Building Mutually Beneficial Relationships with Filmed Entertainment Providers.    We have invested substantial resources in establishing strong ties with various filmed entertainment providers. We maintain an office in Beverly Hills, California that provides us access to the major studios. We acquire content through direct purchases, revenue sharing agreements or license agreements. We work with the content providers to determine which method of acquiring titles is the most beneficial for each party. Our growing subscriber base provides studios with an additional distribution outlet for popular movies and television series, as well as niche titles and programs.

Growth Strategy

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Providing Compelling Value for Subscribers.    We provide subscribers access to our comprehensive library of approximately 90,000 DVD
titles with no due dates, late fees or shipping charges for a fixed monthly fee. We merchandise titles in easy-to-recognize lists including new releases, by genre and other targeted categories. We also offer more than 6,000 choices through our
instant-watching feature. Our convenient, easy-to-use Web site allows subscribers to quickly select current titles, reserve upcoming releases and build an individual queue for future viewing using our proprietary personalization technology. We
provide service features to our subscribers that, among other things, enable social networking and further individualization of the service through establishment of sub-account queues and recommendations. Our recommendation service provides
subscribers with recommendations of titles from our library. We quickly deliver DVDs to subscribers from our shipping centers located throughout

 


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the United States by U.S. mail, and we offer certain movies instantly through our instant-watching feature.

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Utilizing Technology to Enhance Subscriber Experience and Operate Efficiently.    We utilize proprietary technology developed internally
to manage the processing and distribution of DVDs from our shipping centers. Our software automates the process of tracking and routing DVDs to and from each of our shipping centers and allocates order responsibilities among them. We continuously
monitor, test and seek to improve the efficiency of our distribution, processing and inventory management systems as our subscriber base and shipping volume grows. We operate a nationwide network of shipping centers and continue to develop and grow
this network to meet the demands of our operations.

 







  

Building Mutually Beneficial Relationships with Filmed Entertainment Providers.    We have invested substantial resources in establishing
strong ties with various filmed entertainment providers. We maintain an office in Beverly Hills, California that provides us access to the major studios. We acquire content through direct purchases, revenue sharing agreements or license agreements.
We work with the content providers to determine which method of acquiring titles is the most beneficial for each party. Our growing subscriber base provides studios with an additional distribution outlet for popular movies and television series, as
well as niche titles and programs.

This excerpt taken from the NFLX 10-K filed Feb 28, 2007.

Growth Strategy

Our strategy to provide a premier filmed entertainment subscription service to our large and growing subscriber base includes the following key elements:

 

   

Providing Compelling Value for Subscribers.    We provide subscribers access to our comprehensive library of more than 70,000 DVD titles with no due dates, late fees or shipping charges for a fixed monthly fee. We merchandise titles in easy-to-recognize lists including new releases, by genre and other targeted categories. We also offer more than 1,000 titles through our instant-viewing feature. Our convenient, easy-to-use Web site allows subscribers to quickly select current titles, reserve upcoming releases and build an individual queue for future viewing using our proprietary personalization technology. We provide service features to our subscribers that, among other things, enable social networking and further individualization of the service through establishment of sub-account queues and recommendations. Our recommendation service provides subscribers with recommendations of titles from our library and our Previews feature allows subscribers to experience recommended titles by viewing promotional trailers in a simple, easy-to-use format. We quickly deliver DVDs to subscribers from our shipping centers located throughout the United States by U.S. mail and in January 2007, we introduced our instant-viewing feature which is being made available to subscribers in a phased roll-out.

 

   

Utilizing Technology to Enhance Subscriber Experience and Operate Efficiently.    We utilize proprietary technology developed internally to manage the processing and distribution of DVDs from our shipping centers. Our software automates the process of tracking and routing DVDs to and from each of our shipping centers and allocates order responsibilities among them. We continuously monitor, test and seek to improve the efficiency of our distribution, processing and inventory management systems as our subscriber base and shipping volume grows. We operate a nationwide network of shipping centers and continue to develop and grow this network to meet the demands of our operations.

 

   

Building Mutually Beneficial Relationships with Filmed Entertainment Providers.    We have invested substantial resources in establishing strong ties with various filmed entertainment providers. We maintain an office in Los Angeles that provides us access to the major studios. We acquire content either through revenue sharing agreements or direct purchases. We work with the content providers to determine which method of acquiring titles is the most beneficial for each party. Our growing subscriber base provides studios with an additional distribution outlet for popular movies and television series, as well as niche titles and programs.

This excerpt taken from the NFLX 10-K filed Mar 16, 2006.

Growth Strategy

 

Our strategy to provide a premier filmed entertainment subscription service to our large and growing subscriber base includes the following key elements:

 

  Providing Compelling Value for Subscribers.    We provide subscribers access to our comprehensive library of more than 55,000 titles with no due dates, late fees or shipping charges for a fixed monthly fee. We merchandize titles in easy-to-recognize lists including new releases, by genre and other targeted categories. Our convenient, easy-to-use Web site allows subscribers to quickly select current titles, reserve upcoming releases and build an individual queue for future viewing using our proprietary personalization technology. We provide service features to our subscribers that, among other things, enable social networking and further individualization of the service through establishment of sub-account queues and recommendations. Our recommendation service provides subscribers with recommendations of titles from our library. We quickly deliver titles to subscribers from our shipping centers located throughout the United States by U.S. mail.

 

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  Utilizing Technology to Enhance Subscriber Experience and Operate Efficiently.    We utilize proprietary technology developed internally to manage the processing and distribution of DVDs from our shipping centers. Our software automates the process of tracking and routing titles to and from each of our shipping centers and allocates order responsibilities among them. We continuously monitor, test and seek to improve the efficiency of our distribution, processing and inventory management systems as our subscriber base and shipping volume grows. We operate a nationwide network of shipping centers. We anticipate opening additional shipping centers in 2006.

 

  Building Mutually Beneficial Relationships with Filmed Entertainment Providers.    We have invested substantial resources in establishing strong ties with various filmed entertainment providers. We maintain an office in Los Angeles that provides us access to the major studios. We have entered into a number of revenue sharing agreements with studios and we also purchase titles directly. We work with the content providers to determine which method of acquiring titles is the most beneficial for each party. Our growing subscriber base provides studios with an additional distribution outlet for popular movies and television series, as well as niche titles and programs.

 

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