Problem with tacs is, for Growth...
0 2015-03-02 by [deleted]
Here is the issue with the TACS and why it's growth will be slow if at all.
Anthony put himself under a Pay umbrella. The podcast is his main thing to make money. We hear all the people on here "brings Skanks to TACS, bring Race Wars to TACS etc." Those podcasts are done by comedians who do shows and are trying to build a following. Their podcast is more beneficial to them being free and allowing their name to spread and promoting live shows and events. If Skanks were to go on TACS it would stifle the growth of all their comedy careers and the podcast itself.
If Anthony wants to grow into one of the top comedy Podcasts he needs to do one of two things.
Make TACS free, Ant creates a comedy act/show and hits the road. Make money from doing shows and appearances and use TACS to promote those. Build TACS network as a free podcast Network and bring Skanks and others on board. TACS grows past Riotcast network.
Create a multi-tier Network. Meaning anyone can sign up and get the daily show for free but then a pay subscriber should get access to a whole bevy of other content. It would take more effort on Ant's part to create extra content and bring other people in BUT it would allow the Network to spread for free and also charge people once you have them hooked.
17 comments
2 ricardo_von_nicht 2015-03-02
Fair points but just so you know, this has been discussed ad nauseum, you are not breaking any new ground. They are exploring all options.
One step at a time though.
They are doing good as it is. The show is profitable. The base has been established. Next step is Nyc studio and show app.
4 billisinthefridge 2015-03-02
The app looks pretty impressive. Fast forwarding to segments like Blu-ray chapters is beyond anything I had hoped for. I just hope they nailed the basic functionality.
2 majestik6 2015-03-02
I love how everyone assumes that Ant is profitable. XM Radio didn't turn a profit FOR YEARS. Do the math.
1 KNUCKKLEFUCKER 2015-03-02
They are in the process of locking down a studio in the city. They have talked to LOS (and other shows) about having their shows on the channel / network. 7 bux a month is NOTHING! Those who cry about having to pay a few measly dollars for content are the same people who hardly ever pay for records, movies, software..etc etc (all of which are almost twice as expensive than what ANT is charging). Nothing is going to change those peoples minds.
2 opieisdumb 2015-03-02
Its not about 7 bucks a month. Its about allowing people to stumble upon it and become fans. Growth. People showing their friends. Turning others on. Even a 7 dollar cost slows down growth of potential fans.
It has nothing to do woth affording 7 dollars a mont
2 ThomasJCarcetti 2015-03-02
I think I told you this before in another thread but I completely agree. When you're paywalling you're pretty much keeping the loyal paltalk skanks who used to stalk your feed on Paltalk and go "Gmgmgmgmgm". When you're not paywalling you're more open to other people who want to listen. It gives you more exposure.
Ant can stop this, and create a podcast tomorrow. He can put one out every week like LoS. He'd get relevant mighty fast. But it wouldn't make as much money. And he wants his money. So he'll deal with the paywall at risk of potentially getting less exposure than he could have if his product was free for all.
2 opieisdumb 2015-03-02
the way he is doing it now, It's a cash grab for Ant. That much is clear.
Keith was having people pull down classic clips form the show they posted on their own you tube accounts, like 5 minute clips. and he got them taken down? how fucking dumb can you be.
That right there tells us all we need to know.
Keith the Cunt and the Jew-Rat
1 NickCarpinelli 2015-03-02
$7 is nothing but, again, LOS would be asking people to go from paying $0 to $7/mo.
1 jimcozad 2015-03-02
Los?
1 NickCarpinelli 2015-03-02
Legion Of Skanks. OMG SMH
1 jimcozad 2015-03-02
Sorry I dont follow every gay internet phenomenon
1 ThomasJCarcetti 2015-03-02
LISTEN TO THEM NOW THEY'RE AWESOME
DOWNLOAD THEM ON YOUR PHONE AND ENJOY
0 jimcozad 2015-03-02
big jay oakerson sucks dicks and he has some spic with him. not for me. wpww
1 ThomasJCarcetti 2015-03-02
They're still miles funnier than O&J.
1 jimcozad 2015-03-02
I enjoy Gilbert's podcast and greg proops sometimes Rogan and Corolla
-3 aesthith 2015-03-02
Ant is a lazy schlub.
1 KNUCKKLEFUCKER 2015-03-02
So are you seeing how you can't be bothered to explain your comment.
4 billisinthefridge 2015-03-02
The app looks pretty impressive. Fast forwarding to segments like Blu-ray chapters is beyond anything I had hoped for. I just hope they nailed the basic functionality.