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MasterClass Is Building a Media Giant on Software, Camera Crews and Celebrities

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Re: MasterClass Is Building a Media Giant on Software, Camera Crews and Celebrities

#11

They’ll burn out in a year or two. Their business model isn’t sustainable for the caliber and quantity of content they’re producing.

Maybe, but unlike a lot of other types of startups the IP they are making here is content and it can live for decades (esp if it’s as good as you say)

Ah, I wasn’t clear. The caliber is “meh, this is neat, I’d watch it on Netflix or Prime” - not “I’d pay $100 for this.”

Re: MasterClass Is Building a Media Giant on Software, Camera Crews and Celebrities

#12
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I payed for it, not a huge fan so far. It's only usefull if you are a big fan of a particular celebrity. It's not usefull as learning material, as an exemple, the singing 'class' say to go search youtube to find the lessons you need instead of giving step instructions. They have very good marketing and they must spend a lot on advertising.

With the platform they have, I hope the next step is for them to double-down on the learning part.

Most videos are basically expensive autobiographical documentaries that, as you mention, are compelling if you like the celebrity, but if the lean in to the real meat of the learning that they can offer, then a couple hundred a year pays for itself multiple times over

Re: MasterClass Is Building a Media Giant on Software, Camera Crews and Celebrities

#13

They’ll burn out in a year or two. Their business model isn’t sustainable for the caliber and quantity of content they’re producing.

I tend to agree with this statement. Especially considering how often their - quite clearly expensive - advertisements show up. I'm almost certain anyone in the USA on Instagram has seen their ads, but I'd be surprised if many recognize their name or what they actually do.
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