I guess not, remember when they'd give you a Chinese made football shaped corded landline phone, to subscribe to their magazine?
They even had to produce softcover porn with swimsuits issue, to get guys to pay attention to their brand. They can't even give away mobile phones as an incentive, as some entity has beat them to it. The fed, with support from mobile carriers.
Just got my latest SI. Big story on how mainstream media loves to talk about the super bowl and the increase in hobbying. They say its bullshit. Kind of makes sense. Room rates are high. Why bother.
Unlike most traditional print magazines, SI is still making money hand over fist. No one who works there needs to buy condoms, beef jerky and "a undershirt" at a gas station.
Read your reply to my post in this thread. You started off by saying SI staff makes money hand over fist, and didn't need to shop at a gas station. Personally I'm glad there is a retailer that carries my preferred brand of beef jerky.
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