IN THE NEWS

Netflix tests new prices for streaming

Netflix is testing new price plans for streaming video as it tries to lure more viewers.

Among the plans being tested are a $6.99-a-month plan that allows only one video stream to be watched at once, and a $9.99-a-month plan that allows three streams at one time, whether on a TV, tablet or computer.

A Netflix spokesman says not everyone will see the test prices, and they might never be offered to all customers.

Netflix’s standard $7.99-a-month plan allows users to watch video on up to two screens at once, including TVs and mobile devices. An $11.99-a-month service allows up to four shows at once. Netflix announced that plan in April.

Any move to offer cheaper service plans would be surprising to some analysts, who expect the company to raise prices eventually to pay for content.

Stock market closed

Financial markets were closed Wednesday in observance of New Year’s Day.
The markets will be open today, and full coverage will resume in publications Friday.
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Associated Press

ON THE MOVE

Blair Collis has been appointed to the Association of Science-Technology Centers board of directors. He is president and chief executive officer of Bishop Museum.

Associa Hawaii has announced the following promotions and hires for its Oahu Account Executive Division:

»Tom Tabacco to vice president. Tabacco began in the community association management industry in October 1992 and has worked in large-scale associations as well as in management.

»Cheryl Franklin to vice president from director of training and development. Franklin’s experience includes 15 years of managing direct marketing campaigns as well as mentoring at-risk children.

» Mano Nguyen as vice president. Nguyen was previously a portfolio manager and senior property manager and recently worked atTouchstone Properties.