There was time when families would hunker down around the TV to watch the big show of the night. It was a bit more black and white back then, literally, and the only competition was radio.
The business model was simple – consumer get free media in exchange for advertisements during a show. Technology brought a few changes over the decades. The basic business model evolved with it. Cable companies emerged and for a monthly fee you could get more channels and shows. Those networks still got paid from advertising, only now they get a piece of the subscription fees too.
To that end, it’s been successful for the past decade. When given a choice between rabbit ears or the cable monopoly or duopoly, they pay. Continue Reading…
a short-term goal, taking extra risk is like playing with fire. Since you don’t know what might happen in the markets in the next few years, it’s best to keep things in perspective. The best short-term investments don’t lose you money when you need it most.
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