Mock Meeting "Netflix: The Binge-Watch Debate"
Welcome to English in Business, a "Practice Playground" for international professionals. We recreate real-world business situations so you can practice communication in a safe space.
In a Mock Meeting, you step into a realistic role without the real-world pressure. You collaborate with other professionals to solve a specific problem using English. It’s your chance to test new vocabulary, practice being persuasive, and rehearse for your real career moments in a safe, fun environment.
What to Expect
Before the Session (5 min prep)
Once you register, you will receive a "One-Page Brief."
It includes a Cheat Sheet with useful phrases for agreeing, disagreeing, and proposing ideas.
During the Session (45 mins)
We review the situation and reveal "5 Facts" about user behavior and ad revenue.
You will advocate for an option with using the facts to support your opinion.
Then we'll discuss
The group must vote on a final strategy before time runs out.
After the Session
You will receive a peer review and a self-reflection form.
We will provide AI-generated feedback on how well you used the key business phrases.
Who is this for?
Freelancers looking to communicate more smoothly with clients
Managers aiming to lead meetings with confidence
Entrepreneurs who need clearer communication to pitch
Remote workers who want more chances to practice real English
Scenario: How should we release our next big TV show?
Netflix is famous for "Binge-Watching" (releasing all episodes at once). But competitors like HBO and Disney+ release episodes weekly. Now, Netflix is losing subscribers who join for a weekend, watch everything, and cancel immediately.
We will gather as the "Strategy Committee." for a new $200M show launching next month. Our goal is to look at the data, debate the options, and decide the release strategy.
Before the meeting, the executive team prepared three possible strategies. We do not have to choose one of these exactly, but use them to start our discussion.
Option A: Release all episodes at once (The classic "Binge" Model).
Do not break the brand promise. We are Netflix, not a TV channel. If we force users to wait, they might get frustrated and leave. Customer happiness comes first.
Option B: Release only 1 episode per week for 10 weeks.
This forces customers to stay subscribed for 3 months instead of 1 month. It also creates conversation on social media for a longer time.
Option C: Standard users get weekly episodes. "Premium" users (who pay extra) get all episodes immediately.
Monetize the impatience. If people really want to binge-watch, let them pay for the privilege. This increases our revenue per user.