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Doug Shapiro
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Journalist, Freelance
Chappaqua
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Social media, USA, Entrepreneurship
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By Doug Shapiro| Substack@ The future is already here. -William Gibson (maybe)Let’s say the quiet part out loud. The video business model is in trouble. The video ecosystem was disrupted over the last 15 years as the cost to distribute content plummeted, which reduced barriers to entry, enabling new competitors and compressing aggregate profits. Most of the current problems in the industry today can be traced back to the fact that there’s now less money to go around.
By Doug Shapiro| Medium@ Before digging in, let’s get squared away with nomenclature. There are a lot of ways to categorize video consumption (e.g., cable/broadcast/streaming or linear/SVOD/AVOD/FAST). But arguably the most important distinction is between “Hollywood-produced” video and “non-Hollywood produced” video because they have very different business models and societal implications. • Hollywood.
By Doug Shapiro| Substack@ The future is already here. -William Gibson (maybe)Let’s say the quiet part out loud. The video business model is in trouble. The video ecosystem was disrupted over the last 15 years as the cost to distribute content plummeted, which reduced barriers to entry, enabling new competitors and compressing aggregate profits. Most of the current problems in the industry today can be traced back to the fact that there’s now less money to go around.
Company Info
Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
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