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Is the Era of free email coming to an end? Is the Era of free GPS maps coming to an end? Is the Era of free social networking coming to an end? ...I see no r
by arcanus 10y ago
Is the Era of free email coming to an end?
Is the Era of free GPS maps coming to an end?
Is the Era of free social networking coming to an end?
...I see no reason music is any different. Nothing is free, but ads and other forms of monetization will win over subscription services.
- adamnemecek 10y agoWhat are some other forms of monetization besides ads?
- Matt3o12_ 10y agoMarket dominance can make you more money. This is why WhatsApp is worth $18 billion. This can often lead to ads but it can also be used to control a market.
- adamnemecek 10y agoMarket dominance isn't a monetization strategy.
- stephengillie 10y agoOne root problem with the ad-funded model is it places an upper limit on the value of the content that you can access. The ads have to be worth more than the content costs. With freemium and one-time purchases, individuals can choose to pay more for more valuable content than can be funded by ads. Some content remains too expensive to fund with the ad model, such as major motion pictures. Numerous product placements and the ticket don't pay for the entire movie; even concessions profits are needed.