This special Sonic Speaks interview has Jack speaking with Jacqueline Ball from Audioflix about the plans of Brian Pappas and Tim Knofler and the entire AF team to develop “The Netflix of Audio” and the great hope for monetizing the next stage in the Silver Age of Modern Audio Movies. Whether you want unlimited streaming of incredible new and classic content, or you are a writer or producer interested in getting some recognition and financial remuneration, have a listen!
This was a great interview! I really hope Audioflix can succeed. I think Jacqueline is right about the 20-35 year olds. They are not going to succeed unless they get that group excited. Older people (and I’m one of them) are a very limited market.
Here’s my unsolicited advice for them:
1. Introduce this medium to a new generation. You should have video clips of young people talking about audio dramas that they like, why they like them, when they listen to them, etc.
2. Make it easy for them. Prioritize smartphone apps. Make it so that with one click they can share an audio drama promo clip on social media.
3. Consider making it transparent how audio drama producers and writers would get paid. This is very motivating for people. The online platform Udemy has been very successful with this approach.
Excellent thoughts. Thanks so much Peter!
J