Re:I wish tech companies knew more about me
by marcta on Thursday November 05, 2026 @03:52PM
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But if these companies know so much, surely they can work out that you have this particular buying habit, and other people don't have it.
Re:I wish tech companies knew more about me
by BLKNSLVR on Thursday November 05, 2026 @05:41PM
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> I live stream for a living, and my partner does social media
I'm old. I don't understand how the economics of this work, and I think of it was explained to me, it would annoy me.
Re:I wish tech companies knew more about me
by amiga386 on Friday November 06, 2026 @05:59AM
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People in TV shows are paid (via the production company) because the TV broadcaster is paid, because it sells advertising during the show. Advertisers pay because the broadcaster can demonstrate that a lot of eyeballs are watching, and they commission programmes that many eyeballs enjoy watching. There can also be direct sponsors, merchandising, franchises, etc.
People in livestreaming are paid because their platform is paid, because it sells advertising during the livestreaming. Advertisers pay because the platform can demonstrate that a lot of eyeballs are watching, and they support livestreamers that many eyeballs enjoy watching. There can also be direct sponsors, merchandising, franchises, etc.
Re:I wish tech companies knew more about me
by CorpoZoomie on Thursday November 05, 2026 @09:24PM
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That's cool, but would you say banner ads are actually driving your purchases?
You might not be, but as a guy with easily a dozen cameras from half a dozen brands, we're absolutely out there, and I know plenty of other folks in my network who do too.
(Reason: I travel a lot, I live stream for a living, and my partner does social media.)