2017
DOI: 10.1002/mde.2906
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Sequential product positioning in the presence of an asymmetric network externality intensity

Abstract: In this study, we analyze the sequential decisions on product positioning of two firms in the presence of network externalities. One commonly accepted phenomena in a market where a network externality arises is the first-mover advantage, in which the first entrant into a market can earn a higher profit than later entrants. However, in some recent online services markets, we see that the second mover earns a higher profit than the first mover. This occurs because the second mover strengthens its variety of avai… Show more

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“…Other market is streaming music in Japan. “AWA targets music lovers by providing a recommendation system and a playlist, whereas LINE music targets young people by providing a link to their own SNS “Line” as well as a student discount (Saito & Matsubayashi, 2018, p. 320)”. Recently, the network externalities stem from social interactions with massively multiplayer online video games such as World of Warcraft, or for books and movies with fierce competition simultaneously.…”
Section: The Choice Of Timingmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Other market is streaming music in Japan. “AWA targets music lovers by providing a recommendation system and a playlist, whereas LINE music targets young people by providing a link to their own SNS “Line” as well as a student discount (Saito & Matsubayashi, 2018, p. 320)”. Recently, the network externalities stem from social interactions with massively multiplayer online video games such as World of Warcraft, or for books and movies with fierce competition simultaneously.…”
Section: The Choice Of Timingmentioning
confidence: 99%