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"how would they earn there money?" I think that endgame is obvious, they bribe users to let them track them. Information about TV and radio habits is very luc
by Steko 15y ago
"how would they earn there money?"
I think that endgame is obvious, they bribe users to let them track them.
Information about TV and radio habits is very lucrative for companies like Nielson -- they pay quite well for participation and diary keeping. Even taking short surveys over the phone is rewarded with $25-50+ checks.
A company like Google is in a unique position to automate this process -- opt in to tracking and receive a tiny percentage of the more lucrative ads google is able to get. Win-win, tell your friends and almost everyone signs up.