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The Hustle Daily Show
The cost of good content
Jun 6, 2024
Spotify CEO's controversial statement on content cost, Texas Stock Exchange potential, and Netflix's gaming expansion. Challenges for creators, evolving content creation landscape, and impact of pop artists on music history.
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- Content creation incurs costs beyond financial, including time, equipment, collaborations, and production quality.
- Streaming platforms like Spotify pose challenges for fair compensation, especially for artists in various creative industries.
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Debate Over Content Creation Costs
The podcast delves into the debate sparked by Spotify CEO, Daniel Ek's comments on the cost of content creation being close to zero. While Ek's musings on the shelf life of content stirred discussions about the value of modern content, many disagreed with the notion that content creation is cost-free. The cost of content creation encompasses various aspects such as time, equipment, collaborations, and production quality. This debate resonates within the context of platforms like Spotify, where artists struggle with low earnings despite high streaming numbers.
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