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The Long Tail

Why the Future of Business Is Selling Less of More
Book • 2006
In 'The Long Tail,' Chris Anderson argues that the internet has enabled businesses to profit from selling a large number of unique items, each in small quantities, rather than focusing solely on bestsellers.

The book highlights how companies like Amazon, Google, and Netflix capitalize on this strategy by offering a vast array of products that cater to niche markets.

Anderson discusses the three forces driving the long tail: democratization of tools of production, democratization of distribution, and connection between supply and demand.

He also explores the impact of this phenomenon on various industries, including music, movies, and books, and how it has led to the rise of new tastemakers and consumer-driven markets.

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