How content providers can take on piracy in emerging markets -- and win

The recent news that musicians in Europe are making more from Spotify royalties than via iTunes is a big deal for all content producers. It may be a defining moment in the ongoing competition between subscription services and pay-as-you go digital downloads in the West. The same struggle is going on right across the film, TV, music and eBook industries. However, in emerging markets, subscription-based services are having a much tougher time. Due to the prevalence of piracy, most content providers that rely on subscriptions to make money are having a much tougher time gaining traction. Across Africa, Asia and… [Continue Reading] Continue reading at 'Betanews'

[ Betanews | 2014-11-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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