DropSub Journal

Insights from inside
the creator economy

Guides for artists and managers, analysis on content monetization, and stories from the people building DropSub.

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For Artists
How MIYAVI turned 180 GB of unused content into $80K+ in revenue
A step-by-step breakdown of the folder structure, pricing strategy, and fan communication that made it work.
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Richard Frias · Founder
Strategy
Free vs. Subscription vs. Premium: how to tier your archive
The mental model for deciding which content belongs at which access level — and why giving some away free is the key to everything.
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Richard Frias · Founder
Industry
The content gap: why artists create more than they ever publish
An analysis of the economic forces that leave 99% of artist content unmonetized — and why that's finally changing.
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Richard Frias · Founder