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Subscriptions won’t change social media’s dependence on advertising

5 mins | Mar 15, 2023
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Subscriptions are the simplest way for social media platforms to boost profits. But, as Richard Waters argues, they also risk upsetting the delicate balance that made their services appealing.

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