Netflix Marketing Communication Mix

Netflix marketing communication mix comprises communication channels to communicate the marketing message to the target customer segment. These channels are print and media advertising, sales promotions, events and experiences, public relations and direct marketing.

Netflix Print and Media Advertising

Netflix uses print and media advertising extensively as one of the main pillars of its marketing strategy. Specifically, the streaming service uses TV, radio, magazines, newspapers, as well as, billboards and posters to spread its marketing message. Netflix print and media ads are usually captivating and some of them are widely discussed in the media in general and social media in particular expanding the brand coverage with no extra cost for the streaming service. For example, to promote its Altered Carbon series in 2018, the streaming service placed a naked mannequin that appeared to be breathing at the bus stop on Santa Monica Boulevard in Crescent Heights in West Hollywood.

The on-demand media provider also benefits from celebrity endorsement in terms of increasing the level of brand awareness internationally. The most famous Netflix endorses include Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, Ryan Reynolds, Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Shonda Rhimes and others.

Netflix Sales Promotions

Netflix uses the following sales promotion techniques:

– Money off coupons. The entertainment services provider partners with a variety of companies to provide special promotional offers. Customers can redeem promo codes on Netflix website and start using its services for a specific period of time

– Seasonal sales promotions. The streaming service regularly offers promotions on festive seasons and holidays such as Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day.

Netflix Inc. Report contains a full analysis of Netflix marketing communication mix and Netflix marketing strategy in general. The report illustrates the application of the major analytical strategic frameworks in business studies such as SWOT, PESTEL, Porter’s Five Forces, Value Chain analysis, Ansoff Matrix and McKinsey 7S Model on Netflix. Moreover, the report contains analyses of Netflix leadership, organizational structure and organizational culture. The report also comprises discussions of Netflix business strategy, ecosystem and addresses issues of corporate social responsibility.