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.
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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Quality pays off in journalism and beyond. The Guardian’s success proves readers willingly pay for good journalism.
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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.
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Data suggests U.S. press readers are canceling subscriptions. Jack Marshall’s ‘Toolkits’ reveals insights.
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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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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.
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The press, once a collective voice, now transforms into personalized media. Communities, content curation, and focus reshape publishing. Monetization fades, fears persist, and opportunities await. AI looms, challenging without clear solutions. The future holds uncertainty.
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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?
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Freedom of the press is crucial for democratic societies. Threats like dictatorial governments, poverty, and fake news undermine it. Everyone has a responsibility to support press freedom, from publishers to readers. By paying for news, we encourage high-quality journalism and defend against the death of democracy.
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