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It wasn’t Vice’s business model that sank it

Simon Owens's Media Newsletter • 449 implied HN points • 28 Feb 24
💼 Business Media industry Advertising Venture Capital Revenue streams Startups
  1. High overhead costs and failure to control expenses can lead to the downfall of media companies, not just their business models.
  2. Diversifying revenue streams beyond advertising can be beneficial for media companies to sustain themselves.
  3. Establishing reasonable burn rates and controlling expenses are crucial for the long-term success of media companies.
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Data Monetization Strategies: Benchmarking Case Studies

astrodata • 19 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24
💼 Business Data Monetization Benchmarking Case Studies Revenue streams Marketplace
  1. Benchmarking is a useful way to monetize existing data, leading to new revenue streams and improved product fidelity.
  2. Case studies demonstrate different applications of benchmarking like offering scouting services for esports, providing real estate market data, and offering eCommerce performance insights.
  3. Implementing benchmarking as a data monetization strategy starts with understanding the value of the aggregate data you can provide to customers.

👨‍🔧 Shopmonkey - The All-in-One Solution for Car Repair Shops

Overlooked by Alexandre Dewez • 176 implied HN points • 03 Apr 23
💼 Business Startups Market Analysis Revenue streams Competition Market Dynamics
  1. Independent auto repair shops rely on outdated methods and are in need of digitization.
  2. Shopmonkey is focusing on building an all-in-one solution for auto repair shops, expanding its services and customer base.
  3. Shopmonkey is facing competition from other VC-backed startups in the same market space.