Netflix is about to host videos from BuzzFeed, Condé Nast, and other publishers
Netflix is expanding its library by licensing short-form video content from digital publishers like BuzzFeed and Condé Nast. This move aims to keep subscribers engaged on the platform with familiar internet-style content as the company faces viewership challenges with its original series.
Why it matters
This strategy signals a shift in streaming business models, as platforms increasingly integrate short-form digital media to combat churn and diversify content offerings.
Starting on August 3rd, Netflix’s streaming library will include video content from dozens of digital media brands including BuzzFeed, Condé Nast, Hearst Magazines, People Inc, and Tastemade. As reported earlier by TechCrunch, the deal includes a mix of licensed past videos and new ongoing series that would have typically been published on YouTube or other online platforms, like Architectural Digest’s “Open Door” or Vanity Fair’s “Lie Detector Test.”
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