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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Le 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.
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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 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 readingReuters Digital News Report / Portugal
O Reuters Digital News Report 2023 sobre Portugal realça a luta dos media portugueses para encontrar um business model de sucesso. Porque é que apenas 11% dos Portugueses paga por notícias online?
Continue readingFIPP WMC 2023
Discover the allure of Cascais as FIPP hosts its 45th World Media Congress—a revitalizing retreat amid challenging times for the press. Join Paperview, the sole innovator in reader revenue, as we address industry concerns and showcase collaborative business models. Experience the synergy firsthand and shape a thriving future.
Continue readingThere is no turning back
There is a lot of hype around AI content generators. So, we decided to take a quick look at ChatGPT, Dall-E and Midjourney.
Continue readingThe New York Times myth
The fixation on the “success” of the NYT subscription model brings to mind the Titanic orchestra. Publishers keep the party running, yet the boat is sinking. Fast.
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