I make the most money, I think, in Russia and Paris, for the people of those countries are so willing to be amused, so eager to see something new and out of the ordinary
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He observes that audiences in Russia and Paris are especially eager and pay well for new entertainment.
- In plain terms
- People in Russia and Paris pay well to be amused.
- What can you take from it?
- Know where your audience values novelty.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where does value differ?
- What drives audience spending?
Another view
Audience behavior varies more than just country.
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