The hottest Distribution Substack posts right now

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Invariant β€’ 491 implied HN points β€’ 07 Jan 24
  1. Quaking aspens have a unique way of growing, with all trees in a colony connected as part of the same single organism.
  2. Logista, a Spanish distribution company, is diversifying away from tobacco distribution and focusing more on next-generation nicotine products and pharmaceutical distribution.
  3. Logista is strategically growing through acquisitions, particularly in the pharmaceutical sector, aiming for inorganic growth to expand its reach.
Japan Economy Watch β€’ 299 implied HN points β€’ 15 Jun 22
  1. Stagnant incomes in Japan are primarily due to the gap between corporate and household incomes, with corporations hoarding profits instead of reinvesting in the economy through wage hikes, investment, or taxes.
  2. The failure of corporations to fulfill promises of raising wages after receiving tax cuts highlights the need for better enforcement of existing laws mandating equal pay and potential increases in the minimum wage to improve living standards and consumer demand.
  3. Rolling back corporate tax cuts and using resulting revenue gains to reduce consumption tax could lead to a fairer income distribution between companies and households, addressing the imbalance in income growth and stimulating economic growth.
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Maximum Tinkering β€’ 19 implied HN points β€’ 28 Apr 23
  1. ChatGPT is introducing Plugins to connect external programs, opening new business opportunities.
  2. Great distribution channels like ChatGPT Plugins are rare due to needing a large audience first.
  3. Building ChatGPT Plugins reveals challenges with API assumptions and points towards a more natural language API future.
Turnaround β€’ 178 implied HN points β€’ 24 May 20
  1. The $100M Spotify deal with Joe Rogan may change the podcasting landscape by moving towards exclusivity and away from the open RSS architecture.
  2. Spotify's push for exclusive podcast deals could lead to a limited number of platforms controlling podcast discovery, similar to how Google and Facebook dominate web traffic.
  3. The importance of owning distribution in the media and content industry is highlighted, emphasizing the need for content creators to have control over their distribution channels.
The Pole β€’ 19 implied HN points β€’ 03 Jan 23
  1. Finding the intersection between what makes money and what you are interested in is crucial for a successful business strategy.
  2. Consider being a content creator if you are passionate about certain topics, as it offers flexibility and the opportunity to profit from what you enjoy.
  3. It's important to carve your own path and not solely rely on conventional advice, especially when pursuing a business endeavor that aligns with your interests.
Some Unpleasant Arithmetic β€’ 8 implied HN points β€’ 07 Jun 23
  1. Taylor Swift's monopoly on her brand and the limited competition in her music genre lead to high ticket prices for her concerts.
  2. Ticketmaster's dominance in the ticketing market allows for high prices, low quantities, and lower quality of service.
  3. Price discrimination, differences in supply and demand dynamics, and economic productivity explain varying ticket prices between US and Latin American Taylor Swift concerts.
Digital Native β€’ 1 HN point β€’ 26 Apr 23
  1. AI is revolutionizing how we interact with products and services, blurring lines between human relationships and digital companions.
  2. The AI interface revolution is happening quickly, similar to the mobile revolution that some companies almost missed.
  3. New AI applications are changing how we shop, find support, and communicate, with AI-native companies emerging and traditional distribution strategies evolving.
Equal Ventures β€’ 0 implied HN points β€’ 13 Jan 23
  1. Industry predictions of digital channels displacing traditional insurance agents were proven wrong.
  2. Legacy distribution channels, like insurance agents, remain crucial in insurance despite digital advancements.
  3. Adapting to digital best practices can significantly boost revenue growth and profitability for insurance agencies.
Joshua Gans' Newsletter β€’ 0 implied HN points β€’ 10 Nov 20
  1. The Pfizer vaccine showing 90% efficacy gives hope for ending the pandemic sooner than expected.
  2. Essential workers should be a priority for vaccination due to their role in interacting with others.
  3. Optimizing vaccine distribution by targeting younger, more active individuals first can greatly reduce viral spread and save lives.