We all relish the chance to “turn our brains off” and let something or someone else tell us what we want. In fact, Netflix users pay a nominal monthly fee for just this kind of service.
The streaming platform doesn’t just feature a bevy of movies and TV shows that zap into whatever productivity someone conjures up on a given day. It takes those viewing choices and, via an artificial intelligence algorithm, aggregates similar shows and movies to keep individual watchers coming back for more.
The procedure has paid dividends, saving Netflix $1 billion annually. Research done by Parks Associates notes Netflix is present in 52 percent of U.S. broadband homes — more than its competitors — and had just a 5 percent cancellation rate at the close of 2015.
From the article "Marketing With A.I: 4 Real-Time Strategies to Connect With Customers" by Judi Hand.
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