Since a substantial portion of subscriber losses was concentrated in the analog base, we expect a better future for the company as it approaches complete digital transition.
Random House is taking a big chance by making such a big bet on an author whose fan base is concentrated in the under-30 demographic, a group not known for its willingness to pay for content of any kind.
But it sends a signal, not only to fossil-fuel producers like those concentrated around writer Christopher Helman's base in Houston but also to "alternative" energy providers and to all of us as burners of the stuff.
Without iPhone and iPad business lines, Apple would have almost nothing left and also lose all app and music customer base, which means Apple is too concentrated on a few hardware products like Motorola years ago.