– January 2002
• Converted to a new revenue model that was primarily subscription supported
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Multiple Transitions
• Encyclopæ dia Britannica(大不列颠百科全书) Original offerings: -The Britannica Internet Guide -Free Web navigation aid -Encyclopæ dia Britannica Online -Available for a subscription fee or as part of a CD package 1999: -Converted to a free, advertiser-supported site 2001: -Returned to a mixed model
• Professional Services
– professional services of accountants, lawyers, and physicians
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Revenue Models in Transition
• Subscription to advertising-supported model
• Revenue models
• Revenue Models in Transition. How some companies move from one revenue model to another to achieve success
• Revenue strategy issues that companies face when selling on the Web