Mind the Gap
Naturally, I am not suggesting this is a flawless masterplan. There is always a catch. Viewers might simply cancel their subscriptions if prices become too insulting, which could completely torpedo the revenue thesis. Furthermore, advertising budgets are notoriously fickle. If the broader economy catches a cold, marketing spend is usually the first thing executives slash. Regulatory meddling in data privacy could also throw a spanner in the works. Investing always carries risk, and shifting consumer habits mean past victories in tech offer absolutely no guarantee of future returns.
Still, the structural transition from rampant growth to cold, hard profitability is well underway. The media platforms have laid their traps, and the ad-tech firms are waiting to collect the toll.