The FT says: Virtual goods networks could rival ads

Nice little article from the FT about how virtual goods revenues could offset online advertising. My view is that it isn’t about offsettingrevenuesin turbulent times – virtual goods will in time be a dominant income stream for brands and companies regardless of the economic situation. A view shared I’m sure by Viximo, referenced in the article.

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Extract:

If online advertising is under pressure, perhaps branding virtual goods can help make up a greater proportion of revenues….

Virtual goods are seen as having more impact than ads on Millennials – the 13-26 age group who largely populate social networking sites and will respond more to receiving Godiva chocolates or Nike Air shoes, even if they are not the real thing.