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Subscriptions and Advertising as Business Models
23:22 - 29:49 (06:26)
The incentives of content creation align more with clickbait and lack of privacy through advertising, while subscriptions align more with long-form content and building trust over time. As companies grow, there is a challenge in creating spaces for serendipitous conversation and community building among subscribers.
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The need for human connections among colleagues is crucial in remote work, especially in bigger companies.
23:22 - 25:37 (02:14)
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The need for human connections among colleagues is crucial in remote work, especially in bigger companies. The concept of creating "a clubhouse for business" in nomad cities could potentially solve this problem.
ChapterSubscriptions and Advertising as Business Models
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The direct audience economy is on the rise, with more creators leveraging platforms like Substack to establish a direct connection with their audience.
25:38 - 28:14 (02:35)
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The direct audience economy is on the rise, with more creators leveraging platforms like Substack to establish a direct connection with their audience. However, companies must be cautious of becoming the incumbent as they scale, and Substack's decision to not facilitate advertising may be a wise move in avoiding that fate.
ChapterSubscriptions and Advertising as Business Models
Episode#149 - The Craziness of r/WallStreetBets, an $100k Bet, and Startup Ideas with Mercury Banks Founder
PodcastMy First Million
The incentives of advertising, such as clickbait and lack of privacy, are misaligned with long-form content.
28:14 - 29:49 (01:35)
Summary
The incentives of advertising, such as clickbait and lack of privacy, are misaligned with long-form content. Subscription models align better with trustworthy, long-form content but not all newsletter content will monetize well with a subscription-based model.