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Adapting sports
Consequently, this late in the game Medium almost has no choice but to pivot into the #4 locus of value described above: “niche focus on the demand side [like] products and services that specific consumers use to accomplish specific jobs.” Thereafter, monetization is simply a question of: ‘what can we offer that’s scarce and who wants access to it?... See more
Anthony Bardaro • You Still Don’t Understand Today’s Media Industry
The media’s status quo is accelerating towards disruption. We’re seeing the development of new media brands (micro-labels) on platforms and services, the prioritization of talent as a core business pillar by media companies and the shifting business models moving from content direct to creator direct.
Jarrod Dicker • Breaking the Fourth Wall: The Business of Media Subculture
We went from everything being bundled to almost everything being available on demand today. We believe the pendulum will swing back to more bundling, with curation, packages, and formats that surface and help people decide what to consume based on their personal preferences.
SparrowAdvisers • The Rule of Threes: The subscription economy from a consumer’s perspective
In the media world, the counterpart is:
- Content-market fit, i.e. making something that people want
- Community participation, i.e. fostering engagement and participation by an audience
- Community ownership, i.e. ceding ownership and control to a community