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آیا باید در اسباب بازی جدیدی به نام تردز فعالیت کنیم؟

DiGiTalk Newsletter • 39 implied HN points • 06 Aug 23
🕹 Technology Social media Content creation Monetization Audience engagement
  1. Consider important factors like Reach, Relationships, and Revenue when deciding to use a new social media platform.
  2. Building trust and relationships with your audience is crucial for content creators.
  3. Having a solid product or offering is more important than having multiple weak ones for generating revenue.

We all need AI friends

Fully Distributed by Ori Eldarov • 39 implied HN points • 27 Feb 23
🕹 Technology AI Virtual assistants Social media Entertainment Monetization
  1. Many people have more free time than they know what to do with, leading to boredom and aimless activities.
  2. The potential killer consumer use case for AI is in entertainment and companionship, offering emotional support and interaction.
  3. Companies are already working on AI companions, like Replika and Character.ai, which could play a significant role in the future market.

Monetizing Trust

Embracing Enigmas • 39 implied HN points • 25 Apr 23
🕹 Technology AI Monetization Trust Digital Landscape
  1. Content builds relationships on trust which in turn drives revenue.
  2. As we use AI Chat systems more, they become extensions of our minds, and monetization is based on trust.
  3. AI Chat monetization strategies could impact access to information, influence decision-making, and raise questions about user trust.
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Growth in Reverse by Chenell Basilio

Newsletter Circle • 39 implied HN points • 07 May 23
💼 Business Newsletter Content creation Monetization Growth Strategy Productivity
  1. Chenell Basilio's newsletter, Growth in Reverse, analyzes top creators' journeys to over 50k subscribers, providing actionable insights.
  2. Chenell started with Twitter for initial subscribers and leveraged Upscribe and Twitter/LinkedIn for continued growth.
  3. Monetization sources include sponsorships, consulting, Upscribe, and affiliates, with plans for a course in the future.

Timeline Violence

Seeking Tribe • 12 implied HN points • 11 Oct 23
🕹 Technology Social media Content Monetization User Experience
  1. Social media platforms need to prioritize free expression and diverse perspectives to prevent radicalization and misinformation.
  2. Incentivizing inflammatory content through monetization can lead to a toxic online environment with severe consequences.
  3. Improving platform features and user experience can enhance the quality of online interactions and promote positive engagement.

Joe Rogan-Spotify deal: The search engine moment for podcasting?

Turnaround • 178 implied HN points • 24 May 20
🕹 Technology Podcasts Business Monetization Distribution Ecosystem
  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.

Learning from the SaaSification of video games [Finance Fridays]

Technology Made Simple • 39 implied HN points • 18 Jun 22
💰 Finance Monetization Business Models Economic Systems Services
  1. Different monetization plans can work successfully in the same industry if built around a good product.
  2. Companies should avoid rushing into monetization at the expense of a good product, as it can damage goodwill.
  3. The shift towards as-a-service models for various industries shows that understanding novel monetization paths is crucial for future success.

Fastest Growing Creator Economy Companies in 2024

Golden Pineapple • 1 HN point • 01 Feb 24
💼 Business Creator Economy Companies Monetization Data Analysis
  1. The creator economy has experienced significant growth in recent years, evolving into a multi-billion dollar industry.
  2. Companies are playing a crucial role in supporting creators by providing various services like content creation tools, financial management, and analytics.
  3. Beehiiv and Patreon are leading the way in the creator economy, with impressive growth and popularity in the industry.

Why You Should Join The Browser Company

Why You Should Join • 5 implied HN points • 14 Aug 23
🕹 Technology Browsers Startups Monetization Competition Team
  1. Browsers have become the new dominant application environment, surpassing operating systems in managing software and workflows.
  2. Arc by The Browser Company aims to bring organizational tools, customizations, and efficiency to web browsing for power users.
  3. The Browser Company has a strong team, a unique vision, and faces the challenge of monetizing a widely-used free product.

Did You Miss This ?

Day One • 79 implied HN points • 11 Jul 20
💼 Business Monetization Course
  1. Ajulu launched a course called WhatsApp Domination to teach how to monetize WhatsApp successfully.
  2. There have been testimonies from students who saw financial success after taking Ajulu's course.
  3. There are only 15 slots left for the course, indicating high demand.

Against Cassandras: The government debt ‘bomb’

Klement on Investing • 5 implied HN points • 12 Jul 23
💰 Finance Debt Inflation Monetization Interest Rates Central Banks
  1. Having high levels of government debt doesn't always lead to default or ruin.
  2. Countries like Japan have managed high debt levels for decades without catastrophic consequences.
  3. Central banks can intervene to keep debt costs low, and factors like demographics and reserve currency status can help sustain government debt.

“Give it away, give it away, give it away now” — Counter positioning in legacy industries

Equal Ventures • 19 implied HN points • 07 Mar 22
💼 Business Software Monetization Technology Adoption Business strategy
  1. Counter positioning, giving away software for free, can be a powerful strategy in getting past barriers and driving adoption in legacy industries.
  2. For some users, especially those who are not digitally native, the willingness to pay for software can be very low, creating a challenge for traditional monetization models.
  3. Identifying alternative means of monetization, such as providing superior services while offering software for free, can help companies succeed in legacy industries and encourage digital transformation.

👋🏼 SaaS companies are getting rid of freemium

Good Better Best • 3 implied HN points • 21 Apr 23
💼 Business SaaS Pricing Monetization Market research Community Engagement
  1. SaaS companies are getting rid of freemium plans recently.
  2. Use clear storytelling principles on your pricing page: build for someone, use resonating names, offer clear value propositions, focus on benefits not features, and provide expanding detail.
  3. Consider different strategies for pricing research based on the nature of your product and market.

I hate Instagram. But I feel I can't leave...

Green Graphic Design • 1 HN point • 12 May 23
🕹 Technology Social media AI Content creation Monetization Data Privacy
  1. Instagram can negatively impact mental health and productivity, leading users to employ app-blockers and reduce screen time.
  2. Instagram's business model can feel draining for content creators, pushing for surface-level and algorithm-pleasing content over thoughtful, long-form work.
  3. Social media platforms like Instagram are designed to keep users locked in, making it hard to leave and transfer followers, while facing challenges like misinformation and future changes in platform priorities.

How Dude Perfect created a content driven brand?

This week I am curious about? • 0 implied HN points • 16 Nov 23
💼 Business Branding Content creation Diversification Monetization Expansion
  1. Dude Perfect started with five roommates creating fun trick shot videos that went viral, showcasing their competitive yet humorous personalities.
  2. The founders eventually quit their full-time jobs to focus solely on creating content, leading to rapid growth and success for the brand.
  3. Dude Perfect diversified their content beyond trick shots, partnered with brands and celebrities, and expanded into owning their own platform and creating offline experiences like a theme park.

Pay for chat: Creating a Chat Platform for Creators and Their Fans

Makers Station • 0 implied HN points • 25 Feb 23
🕹 Technology Social media Community Engagement Monetization Digital Platforms Innovation
  1. There is a need for innovative solutions for paid chat platform options to content creators.
  2. Creators value direct communication with their fans for engagement and feedback.
  3. Monetizing through sponsored ads while keeping the platform user-friendly is a potential approach for sustaining a paid chat platform.

The Podcast Business Model

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 26 Apr 19
💼 Business Podcasts Startups Business Models Content Monetization
  1. Luminary aims to be the Netflix of Podcasts by offering a subscription-based, ad-free platform with high-profile content creators.
  2. The podcasting evolution started with free content and ads, but now Luminary's strategy of offering premium content but with flaws in execution has raised questions about their business model.
  3. Failure to define target audience, unclear technology choices, and lack of differentiation from other podcast platforms are key challenges faced by Luminary, highlighting the importance of a well-thought-out strategy in the podcast industry.

Mastering the ‘Authority Economy’: Lessons from titans who turned their expertise into 7 & 8 figure empires

The Ask Newsletter — by Ellen Donnelly • 0 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
💼 Business Entrepreneurship Marketing Success Monetization Personal Development
  1. 2024 is all about the Authority Economy, moving beyond the creator economy.
  2. To succeed as an Authority, focus on depth of insights over seeking fame.
  3. Instead of chasing followers, create a high-ticket service that solves a problem for customers to get paid.