Discontinued — last reported Q3 '19

Business Segments · Marketing Expense

Domestic Streaming — Marketing Expense

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ3 2019

How to read this metric

High marketing spend is expected during growth phases, but sustained high spend without subscriber growth may indicate diminishing returns on acquisition.

Detailed definition

The total expenditure dedicated to advertising, promotional activities, and customer acquisition efforts for the streami...

Peer comparison

Comparable to sales and marketing expenses for other consumer-facing digital services.

Metric ID: nflx_segment_domestic_streaming_marketing_expense

Frequently Asked Questions

What does domestic streaming — marketing expense mean?
The total amount spent on marketing and advertising for the streaming service.