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> I feel like the only real end-game solution is to cultivate a fanbase, and use them as your revenue stream - much like how music has become today. Artists don
by kristianc 9y ago
> I feel like the only real end-game solution is to cultivate a fanbase, and use them as your revenue stream - much like how music has become today. Artists don't make anything off trying to sell their music anymore, because not being on spotify and pandora is a death sentence to your relevance. You need the audience, even if they aren't paying you anything, to attract fans that want mech you can profit from.
This is more or less what Disney is doing by putting Ducktales on YouTube for free.
- jdmichal 9y agoCompletely agree. I feel like I'm in some alternate universe... Well, maybe being in Florida is an alternate universe in this case. Disney is the king of merch upsells. This is the same company that gets tens of thousands of visitors a day to actual physical theme parks. Most companies would be happy to get that to their website, which is just one URL away. Disney Jr. has "commercials" showing kids visiting different parks for the first time, and of course having a blast. Toy stores are full of Disney toys, books, movies, games, and even clothes. What is even happening anymore?