Newspaper executives often hold up Spotify as a shining example of success in a subscription-based model.
However, this admiration rests on a flawed comparison. Newspapers and Spotify aren’t comparable; rather, Spotify’s business model is more akin to that of an aggregator.
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Our best content. All about our causes, like Democracy, Privacy, the Freedom of the Press, also analysis on business models, how to monetize casual visitors, or new revenue streams.
We did it again! INN-2024 Innovation Awards
Paperview’s STREAM OF BOOKS won the INN 2024 Media Innovation Award, recognized for publishing books in HTML with DRM protection. This simplifies access and purchase via any browser on smartphones, tablets, or computers, enhancing protection against illegal copying. This innovation supports sustainable online publishing and democratizes access to paid content.
Continue readingThe Blendle Reality Check: Debunking Myths about Micropayments
Blendle is often cited as an example of why micropayments don’t work, but let’s set the record straight. There are two misconceptions in this claim that need addressing.
Continue readingThe Spotify Illusion
Newspaper executives often hold up Spotify as a shining example of success in a subscription-based model.
However, this admiration rests on a flawed comparison. Newspapers and Spotify aren’t comparable; rather, Spotify’s business model is more akin to that of an aggregator.
Missing Pieces: Famous Landmarks Art Collection
“The huge gap in the online Publishing business” was the theme of our participation in Wan-Ifra’s 2022 Congress in Zaragoza.
The art collection.
FIPP – Cascais 2024
Paperview will be represented at FIPP World Media Congress 2024.
Cascais June 4th to the 6th.
NEW – streaming books
DECO PROTESTE launches practical guides collection online with Paperview’s DRM for secure, easy access and purchase.
Continue readingLe Blendle Reality Check : Démystifier les mythes sur les micropaiements
Blendle est souvent cité comme exemple de la raison pour laquelle les micropaiements ne fonctionnent pas, mais remettons les pendules à l’heure. Il y a deux idées fausses dans cette affirmation qui doivent être abordées.
Continue readingIn journalism as in other markets, quality pays off
Quality pays off in journalism and beyond. The Guardian’s success proves readers willingly pay for good journalism.
Continue reading40 years late, Orwell’s 1984 is now
In a world of upheaval, dictators and corporations disrupt privacy, manipulate elections. Populism, corruption, and inequality thrive. Press, hindered, struggles with an unsustainable model.
Continue readingYour Subscription Might Be on the Chopping Block
Data suggests U.S. press readers are canceling subscriptions. Jack Marshall’s ‘Toolkits’ reveals insights.
Continue readingA imprensa não se pode atrasar
A recente decisão do TikTok de partilhar com os media 50% da facturação feita com os anunciantes é uma forte ameaça para um sector cujo alcance já está depauperado.
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