Customers Quote by David Harbour
“Netflix sees people as users or subscribers or customers. Historically, networks have seen people as viewers.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Business conference, 2023
Netflix redefines audience roles from passive viewers to active customers, emphasizing engagement and revenue focus.
In simple terms: Netflix sees people as customers, not just viewers.
Treat users as customers.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- product design
- advertising
- customer retention
- market analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does redefining viewers affect content strategy?
- What are risks of over‑commercializing?
Assumes all users want to pay, ignoring free viewers.