Tag Archives: content
The Battle Between Connectivity and Content
For all the talk about Rupert Murdoch attempting to re-establishing the paywall for content, and online start-ups struggling to make free services viable through advertising or freemium plans, one thing that doesn’t get a lot of attention is how Internet … Continue reading
The ME Consulting “Empire”
In the wake of my strategic partnership with Media Profile, I thought it might be interesting to provide a snapshot of the ME Consulting “empire” (as much as you want to call a one-person show an empire!) At the top … Continue reading
Why the NYT’s Paywall Could Succeed
Apparently, the New York Times is poised to take the plunge and introduce a pay-as-you go system for its content. It’s a bold move given that few consumers are willing to pay for content based on a survey done last … Continue reading
There’s Room for Crappy and Quality Content
I’m not sure what to make of Mike Arrington’s blog post today that “fast-food” content is going to “destroy the mom and pop operations that hand craft their content”. The biggest question is why this crap vs. quality thesis has … Continue reading
Apparently, People Will Pay for Online Content
There’s a lot of chatter about a Forrester Research report suggesting that 80% of Internet users in North America won’t pay for online newspaper and magazine content. This bolsters the contention that pay-to-play within the online content world is a … Continue reading
The New Battle: Free vs. Fee
It is becoming increasingly clear that a business model built on offering free online content supported by advertising isn’t working. It’s economically unworkable – at least as the only way to generate revenue – and unless something more viable emerges, … Continue reading
