Power Laws in Culture

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How's everything going?
This is Kei and Kazuki, founders of Glasp 👋 

We hand-picked 3 good articles for you to highlight this week. Hope they'll help you get new ideas and perspectives. (You can read this online!)

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📚 3 Good Articles for You

Power Laws in Culture
by Doug Shapiro (28 mins)

• Despite predictions that the Internet would favor niche content, major hits still dominate due to "power law" dynamics.

• Social signals and recommendation algorithms amplify certain content's popularity, leading to a few massive hits amidst numerous misses.

• Platforms like Netflix and Spotify harness these dynamics, concentrating consumer attention on top-performing items.

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Creator Economy 2.0: What we’ve learned, why it’s hard, and what’s next
by Andrew Chen (9 mins)

• The Creator Economy has spurred startups helping creators monetize their social media audiences.

• Challenges include a few creators dominating earnings, competition for social media promotion space, top creators leaving platforms, and reliance on unpredictable social media algorithms.

• Despite hurdles, the sector is evolving with startups offering advanced tools, promising continued growth.

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Understanding the B2B SaaS content marketing flywheel
by Virginia Clinton (6 mins)

• The B2B SaaS content marketing flywheel enhances the customer journey through four stages: Adopt, Adore, Advocate, and Activate.

• Each stage uses specific content to attract, retain, and encourage customers: from SEO-optimized blogs in "Adopt" to user-generated content in "Advocate."

• Key metrics, such as conversion rates and Net Promoter Score (NPS), gauge the success of content at each stage, ensuring both acquisition and long-term growth.

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Hope you enjoyed reading this newsletter!
See you next week ;)

Best,
Kei and Kazuki

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