He tells The Verge that Spotify will incorporate a hybrid business model with three distinct parts. One will involve the typical user subscription revenue, another is advertising dollars through its podcast ad marketplace and music streaming ads, and the third is a la carte options, like helping musicians and podcasters sell merch, tour tickets, or... See more
At the core of this is a debate on whether The New York Times, The Washington Post and others are failing the American people by pushing more content behind the paywall.
Despite its rough start and many problems, affiliate marketing has evolved significantly since its inception. New companies have entered the industry to provide significantly improved tracking, attribution, and fraud checks. These include Impact.com, founded by former Commission Junction executives, and TUNE, which was recently acquired by publicly... See more
Product management is about insights and judgment, both of which require a sharp mind. Hard work is also necessary, but for this job, it is not sufficient.