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I've posted this on Twitter already, but the 140 character limit wasn't enough to fully describe my question. A few days ago, I thought about how I couldn't pu
by Cyph0n 15y ago
I've posted this on Twitter already, but the 140 character limit wasn't enough to fully describe my question.
A few days ago, I thought about how I couldn't purchase many of my favorite computer and gaming magazines without forking out at least $10/issue (I'm fairly certain this isn't the price in the US).
Since I'm already aiming to build a startup, I thought why not start an online service to fix this very problem: one that would allow you to subscribe to many tech magazines for the lowest prices possible, and across all of your devices.
What concerns me the most right now is whether or not it is possible to get major magazine publishers on board (think Gamepro), and what kind of fee would they charge me (per issue? per year?) to be able to allow subscribers to read their magazines online.
Thanks.
- mikegreenberg 15y agoI think this is going to be a steep uphill battle, but if you're willing to band your head against a wall a few times then definitely go for it. I just personally think that publishers are going to be very hesitant unless you come to them with a VERY compelling product (which I have no idea what that would have to be).
- Cyph0n 15y agoWhat if I approach publishers and offer to pay them to allow me to use their magazines? I could at least do that for launch, and then once the service gains traction, magazines would approach me. Or am I missing something?
- mikegreenberg 15y agoMaybe not. Start calling them and see if they'll budge. You'll never know until you try! :D