Technology
Apple’s pay-for-podcasts play may be too rich for some – Brisbane Times
With its 30 per cent commissions, Apple’s new subscription program might not be workable for independent producers.
For years Apple has powered the worlds most powerful podcast directory, but the tech giant has been uncharacteristically hands off with podcasts and never sought to make money from the medium, until last week.
The iPhone-maker has now introduced a program to let creators sell premium subscriptions to listeners, with Apple taking an obligatory cut. Podcasters can choose their subscription price and the perks that come with it bonus episodes, early episodes, ad-free episodes but the assumption is…
-
Noosa News20 hours agoNRL grand final quick hits: Reece Walsh creates magic after avoiding sin bin as Broncos survive Hunt, Reynolds injuries to win premiership
-
General20 hours agoHow the internet reacted to Brisbane Broncos winning the NRL grand final
-
Noosa News12 hours agoNew playground equipment encourages children to learn through ‘risky play’
-
General9 hours agoThree youths in police custody after fire at Ashley Youth Detention Centre in northern Tasmania