Years ago when we started, we used to try to sell ads, but so many advertisers wanted not only a display ad, but also “some editorial”, meaning an article about how great their company was. And we weren’t ever willing to do that, so we had trouble selling ads.
— Dublin Inquirer (@DublinInquirer) April 7, 2021
Basically, we’re always skint, and just got a query from a potential advertiser, and told them no thanks we don’t sell ads, which is a bit tough, and so we’re telling ourselves (out loud, on Twitter) the reasons we don’t sell ads anymore, to make ourselves feel better.
— Dublin Inquirer (@DublinInquirer) April 7, 2021
Dunno. Are we stupid for not selling ads, and depending on subscriptions alone for our income?
— Dublin Inquirer (@DublinInquirer) April 7, 2021
Anyone?