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Real-time Interactivity: the Missing Monetization Piece for Emerging Streaming Businesses

High operational costs, market saturation, and the constant need for fresh and original content strategies make it difficult for new entrants to carve out a niche or gain a foothold. Parks Associates estimated subscriber churn reached almost 50% at the end of last year.

From the article, "Real-time Interactivity: the Missing Monetization Piece for Emerging Streaming Businesses" by Hunter Hillman

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