A podcast that I listen to had discount rates when ads hadn’t been filled. I took out an ad talking about how I had no product or service to sell. It was a hilariously funny private joke for me and the guy who approved / read the ad. I doubt anyone else enjoyed it as much, but at the discount rate, it was completely worth it.
Got a link?
Which episode?
Ha, you just made me look it up in my inbox. Here’s the ad copy:
Hello Listeners! This is not an ad. Grumpy Old Geeks are selling ads at a discount, so I bought this slot. I have no product or service to sell. I hate ads. Don't you hate ads? I just saved you from having to hear or skip an ad! You're welcome! If you aren't running an ad-blocker in your browser… what's wrong with you?! If you aren't subscribed to GoG to avoid ads via the private feed… that's your call. But I'll never hear this because my stream is ad-free. I never thought I'd pay for marketing, but this seemed like a fun idea. Also, check out the fediverse. Deliveroo, Fuckers! Love, Your pal, another listener.It ran for $125. It appeared in the episode after 2023-06-27, based on my email correspondence with one of the hosts. So whichever one was next after that.
What did it cost you??? If it’s under 500 it could be worth my time for a gag idea I have
I think maybe I paid $150 at the time. The podcast was Grumpy Old Geeks. I’m not aware of them running any discounts now, but you never know if they’d cut you a break if you reach out. Podcast advertising has apparently been pretty dried up since the pan.
500? for a fucking joke? ok bezos
I spent £100 on an advert asking people to pay me on ko-fi and made £250
What’s a middle of the month paycheck? Are some people getting paid twice a month?
Fortnightly seems to be the norm here in Australia
Ive never not been paid weekly. Ive worked labourer jobs, technical trade jobs, and office jobs, and all have paid me weekly.
Fortnightly would be annoying. Monthly would be a nightmare.
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What about the first month? If you’ve got a buffer in the bank, it doesn’t matter much. But if you were living paycheck to paycheck, those 2-3 weeks might be enough to really set you back
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Have you heard of interest, and investments? Not to mention you don’t get paid until the end of your first month, which could be particularly bad for people who were unemployed prior to getting the job.
Have the money on-hand earlier makes a huge difference.
I’d love to be paid weekly if I could.
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Okay? Not sure why other people’s pay frequency preferences bother you.
Yes, it’s the same amount of money, and you’re welcome to not care, but there are legitimate reasons for prefering more frequent payments.
You have a nice day, friend.
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Every job I’ve had paid every other week.
I’ve only heard of jobs paying monthly or weekly here in the UK.
1st and 15th is common. Every Friday is common. Every other Friday is common too.
^ my experience the past 4 decades in the USA.
I’ve never had monthly but that would be dope.
I absolutely hate being paid monthly. The last week to two weeks is brutal especially when you’re getting paid paycheck to paycheck.
I’d say being paid every other week is best.
Everywhere I worked in North America (USA and Canada) paid bi-weekly.
Everywhere I’ve worked in Europe (Germany and UK) paid monthly.
I would guess that this is just a difference in norms
