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In one of my recent posts on the Sony acquisition of Alamo Drafthouse Cinema chain... I expressed surprise that major streamers like Disney, Netflix, or Amazon Prime didn’t make a play for it. The potential for exclusive content showcases and promotional experiences seemed like a perfect fit for these media giants. However, I just learned that Netflix is taking an innovative approach by building their own locations called #NetflixHouse. Set to open in 2025, with the first one in the Galleria Dallas, these venues will offer immersive experiences based on popular shows like Stranger Things and Bridgerton. This move is pretty fascinating! By creating dedicated spaces, Netflix can control the entire customer journey from streaming to real-world interactions. Imagine watching your favorite Netflix series and then stepping into a world where you can experience it firsthand. This strategy could be a great first-step in revolutionizing content consumption and setting a new trend in the industry. Netflix House could be the game-changer theaters need, especially post-pandemic. It’s a bold step towards enhancing customer experience and could inspire other streaming giants to rethink their strategies. What do you think about Netflix House? Will it redefine how we experience entertainment? https://lnkd.in/gJnMbda5

Netflix’s Bold Move. Netflix is taking innovation to the next level by turning former department stores into massive entertainment centers. Imagine hanging out with the Demogorgon from Stranger Things where you once shopped for jeans. Starting with 100,000+ square-foot venues at King of Prussia Mall in Pennsylvania and Galleria Dallas in Texas, Netflix is diving into live experiences. These “Netflix Houses” will be packed with food, drinks, exclusive merch, and more. It's not just about direct revenue—it's about creating buzz and deepening fan engagement. Innovation isn’t just a buzzword. It’s about seeing opportunities where others see empty space. What bold move can you make today that will define your next performance horizon? #Leadership #Innovation #Netflix #LiveExperiences #RetailInnovation #NPH https://lnkd.in/g9UP2CQe

🎬Netflix is making a bold move by launching "Netflix House" in the US, transforming its popular shows like "Bridgerton" and "Squid Game" into immersive physical attractions. 🎡This initiative aims to deepen fan engagement through interactive experiences, themed food and drinks, and exclusive merchandise. 🎡Similar to how Disney leverages its iconic characters and stories to create magical experiences at its theme parks, Netflix is venturing into the attractions sector to diversify its revenue streams and solidify its presence beyond digital content. As the lines between digital and physical entertainment blur, "Netflix House" represents a pioneering step that could set new standards in the entertainment attractions industry. 🍿What are your thoughts on this convergence of digital content and physical experiences? 🎠How might initiatives like "Netflix House" impact the future of tourism and hospitality management? #Netflix #Entertainment #Tourism #Hospitality #CustomerExperience #Innovation

🎥 Netflix with Physical Stores? Nah! Netflix, the streaming giant that revolutionized how we consume entertainment, is now planning to open physical stores. These stores are set to offer immersive experiences that combine retail, dining, and live events, bringing a new dimension to the Netflix brand. As a long-time Netflix subscriber, I can't wait to see how these stores will blend the digital and physical worlds to create unique experiences for us all. What makes this move even more intriguing is the historical context. Back in the early 2000s, Netflix offered to sell its business to Blockbuster, the then-dominant brick-and-mortar video rental chain, for a mere $50 million. Blockbuster, confident in its stronghold on the market, declined the offer. Fast forward a few years, and the tables turned dramatically. As internet broadband speeds increased, Netflix's streaming model soared in popularity, leaving Blockbuster struggling to keep up. Eventually, Blockbuster declared bankruptcy, unable to adapt to the rapid changes in technology and consumer behavior. Meanwhile, Netflix continued to innovate and expand, becoming a global powerhouse in the entertainment industry. This shift from physical rentals to online streaming marked a significant moment in the digital revolution and reshaped how we experience movies and TV shows. Now, Netflix is coming full circle by re-entering the physical space, but this time on its own terms. With plans to open these new stores, Netflix aims to provide fans with an unparalleled and interactive way to engage with their favorite shows and movies. I look forward to seeing how these stores will redefine retail entertainment. #Netflix #Blockbuster #Innovation #Entertainment #RetailExperience #DigitalRevolution #Streaming #HistoryRevisited

🚀 Exciting News in Retail! 🚀 Netflix is set to revolutionize the retail landscape with the introduction of Netflix House, immersive entertainment and retail destinations opening in 2025 in Dallas, Texas, and King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. These 100,000+ square foot venues will take over former department stores, offering fans a unique opportunity to step inside the worlds of their favorite shows like "Stranger Things" and "Bridgerton". 📈 Why This Matters: Netflix House is more than just a store; it's an experience. This venture marks a significant shift from traditional retail to experience-driven destinations that attract and engage consumers in new ways. 🔍 Retail Implications: ◻️ Revitalizing Spaces: Breathing new life into vacant department store spaces, transforming them into bustling hubs of activity. ◻️ Experience Over Transaction: Emphasizing interactive, memorable experiences that go beyond mere shopping. ◻️ Physical-Digital Synergy: Blending online and offline worlds, offering fans a tangible connection to digital content. ◻️ Innovation Blueprint: Setting a trend for other brands to follow, integrating entertainment and retail seamlessly. This is a game-changer for the retail industry, showcasing how brands can leverage their IP to create engaging, immersive environments that draw in consumers and drive new revenue streams. 🌟 Read more about Netflix's bold move and its potential impact on the future of retail in the article below. 👇 https://lnkd.in/emKRR9xD #RetailInnovation #NetflixHouse #ExperientialRetail #FutureOfRetail #CustomerExperience #BrandEngagement #RetailTrends #DigitalToPhysical #ShoppingExperience

🎬🍿 Major news: Netflix will be launching brick-and-mortar experiential entertainment venues to promote their original IP. The upcoming “Netflix Houses” in Dallas and King of Prussia, PA will offer patrons food, drink, shopping, and immersive experiences from original titles like Bridgerton and Squid Game. Interestingly, Netflix states, “At least initially, Netflix doesn’t see these permanent retail destinations as becoming a sizable new business segment.” While this is a creative marketing move, I am skeptical about Netflix’s long-term commitment to these ventures if they don’t generate substantial revenue. The high costs associated with maintaining IRL immersive experiences will certainly put pressure on Netflix’s marketing budget and perhaps even their overall bottom line. Still, it’s an intriguing experiment in blending digital content with physical spaces. Will Netflix persist with it given the financial implications? Only time will tell. #Netflix #NetflixHouse #MarketingStrategy #Entertainment #BrandEngagement

Netflix is planning to open its second brick-and-mortar entertainment venue at Galleria Dallas in Texas. The Netflix Houses, debuting in 2025, will transform over 100,000 square feet of former department store space into experiential entertainment venues. What will be featured? 🎬 Immersive experiences from beloved Netflix shows like "Bridgerton," "Squid Game," and "Stranger Things" (I personally loved Altered Carbon, but that was sadly cancelled!) 🛍️ Retail stores selling exclusive Netflix merchandise 🍽️ Themed dining inspired by your favorite series and films 🎮 Sports, gaming activities, and virtual reality experiences Interesting idea for redevelopment of regional malls. There has been a lot of conversation around experiential retail in the past few years. If this proves to be a successful venture it could pave the way for similar developments accross the U.S. #CRE #Netflix #ExperientalRetail #retail #Texas #entertainment Michael Mongiardo, MBA EPM - Eminent Property Management

Netflix is opening massive entertainment venues in two cities that it says will allow fans to immerse themselves in the worlds of their favorite shows. The “experiential” complexes, called Netflix Houses, will include elaborate events, themed gift shops and restaurants. In a repurposing of empty retail space, the houses will occupy former department store locations at Galleria Dallas and King of Prussia Mall, Inc. (near Philadelphia). Both will span more than 100,000 square feet and are set to open in 2025, according to the streaming giant. For Netflix, it’s just the latest move in a series of efforts to broaden its profile and income beyond standard streaming— even though the bulk of its profits have come from its core business. These new initiatives come at a time profits in the streaming industry are getting squeezed. Now, “Netflix House represents the next generation of our distinctive offerings,” said Netflix Chief Marketing Officer Marian Lee in a statement. “The venues will bring our beloved stories to life in new ever-changing, and unexpected ways.” #netflix #streaming #media #experiential #tech https://lnkd.in/gfBg3eeS

Netflix is opening a theme park, and I think it's genius. It's Trojan Horse Brand Building 101. A quick TLDR for people who haven't seen the news. Netflix is opening Netflix Houses in Dallas and Pennsylvania. The locations in renovated malls will be experiential centres. This is exactly like AirBnb's Icons product. A genuine revenue-driving part of the business that builds brand fame. Trojan Horse Brand Building. But more than that, this is Netflix's attempt to become Disney before Disney becomes them. Disney's theme parks are the crown jewel of their business. Despite poor recent company performance, the parks remain a boon. Last year, they generated $32.5 Billion. That's 69.6% of their $12.9 billion profit on just 36.6% of the revenue. Netflix doesn't yet have anywhere near as strong of a base of IP to compete right now, but the houses are an experiment and a bet on the future. They're also Disney parks, but different: ✅ Urban locations that require less travel ✅ More adult experiences (as well as catering for kids) ✅ 40% of the price of Disney with 80% of the fun Ultimately, it's yet another example of a brand that brings creativity closer to the C-Suite to drive brand innovation. What do people think about Netflix Houses? Smart brand move? Soon to be failed brand experiment? #Netflix #Disney #BrandInnovation

🎟️ As the landscape of live events and ticketing changes, the entertainment industry faces new challenges: fragmented payment systems and varied consumer preferences for local payment methods. That’s where the partnership between dLocal and Fourvenues comes in. By offering various payment methods, we're streamlining ticketing in key emerging markets like LATAM and SEA. This makes transactions easier and helps entertainment companies meet their audience's needs. As customer expectations rise, tackling these payment challenges is crucial for delivering great experiences and driving growth. Click here to read the full release: https://lnkd.in/eZeWZkhM #Entertainment #PaymentSolutions #OnedLocal #Innovation