re: Redbox. Yes, it was a bit of unfortunate timing — basically, an automat version of the old video stores — but it definitely filled a niche. In my experience, their locations were evidence of this. They set up in neighborhoods where the residents might not (he said delicately) be able to afford the monthly fees for multiple streaming …
re: Redbox. Yes, it was a bit of unfortunate timing — basically, an automat version of the old video stores — but it definitely filled a niche. In my experience, their locations were evidence of this. They set up in neighborhoods where the residents might not (he said delicately) be able to afford the monthly fees for multiple streaming services. Neighborhoods that also have dollar stores and check-cashing places. It might not always make a successful business model, but it's useful to consider the needs of people in different demographics, let's call it, and who definitely don't read "Wired". Data point: our local library has a BIG shelf of DVDs that people can check out.
re: Redbox. Yes, it was a bit of unfortunate timing — basically, an automat version of the old video stores — but it definitely filled a niche. In my experience, their locations were evidence of this. They set up in neighborhoods where the residents might not (he said delicately) be able to afford the monthly fees for multiple streaming services. Neighborhoods that also have dollar stores and check-cashing places. It might not always make a successful business model, but it's useful to consider the needs of people in different demographics, let's call it, and who definitely don't read "Wired". Data point: our local library has a BIG shelf of DVDs that people can check out.
>no “Moony McMoonface.”
Let the people speak! :)
Excellent points. I suspect the Chicken Soup takeover was the kiss of death here. They should've stuck to sappy (soupy?) clichés.