Subscriptions
Commented by Armin Schulz on May 19th, 2026 | 07:10 CEST
RTL Group, Aspermont, Netflix: How to Turn Data Streams into Returns
The old media paradigm is fading. Linear distribution and one-time advertising revenue are no longer enough. Those who focus on subscription models, user data, and technological control today are securing their future. That is precisely why established providers are poised for a boom. Investors reward companies that transform content into recurring, scalable cash flows. This transformation from content provider to data-driven platform operator promises higher valuations. Data is becoming a raw material from which profit can be generated, rather than merely a tool for measuring reach. After all, predictable revenue reduces dependence on cyclical advertising markets and boosts stock market appeal. This is the new reality. RTL Group is expanding its technological foundation, Aspermont is transforming trade media into data-driven AI, and Netflix is proving that a data-driven platform can become the industry's most profitable business model.
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Commented by Nico Popp on October 9th, 2025 | 07:30 CEST
Digital business models for explosive growth: MiMedia, Peloton, Delivery Hero
Digital business models offer one key advantage: they can be scaled almost indefinitely. It is therefore no surprise that large parts of the global economy have now been digitized, or at least complemented by digital alternatives. Restaurants, for example, face competition from delivery platforms, while gyms compete with online fitness programs. Below, we highlight three digital business models - MiMedia, Peloton, and Delivery Hero - and explore where new opportunities for investors may be emerging today.
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Commented by Nico Popp on July 18th, 2025 | 07:05 CEST
Subscription-based stock gains: Netflix, Adobe, MiMedia Holdings
Subscriptions pay off – for providers! We have all forgotten to cancel a magazine or streaming service at some point. Many of us also treat ourselves to the luxury of having various subscriptions, even if they do not explicitly pay off. This behaviour generates revenue for providers. A study by Human Digital shows that companies with subscription models grow between five and eight times faster on average. We demonstrate how the major players in their industries are leveraging subscriptions to their advantage and identify which niche providers have the potential to succeed.
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