In terms of revenue model, Digg has not exactly figured out what they are going to do. For AutoSpies.com, they already use "ContentLink " in their stories and have other revenue streams. The point here is that AutoSpies is pursuing a hybrid model that drives users to content AutoSpies puts online. AutoSpies could post content sponsored by companies, which would be valuable for exposure.
AutoSpies' structure, if successful, could offer it more flexibility in pursuing a variety of business models because, unlike Digg, there is already an expectation that original content authored and editorialized by AutoSpies will be posted in addition to the Digg-like functionality.
That's just a snippet of the excellent coverage of the new AutoSpies.com, from Doug Sherrets and his website MinorityRapport.com.
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