meta payouts and indonesian meme factories
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The framing of this as a "gig economy" is a bit loose; these are typically third party ad-revenue shares rather than direct employment contracts. I wonder if the author is conflating general CPM (cost per mille) earnings with Meta's specific invitation-only bonus programs.
This is basically the only viable remote work for a lot of kids in provinces outside Java where the local economy is stalled. It is not just a "factory" setup; it is a survival strategy for people who have nothing but a cheap Android phone and an internet connection.
payout rates for western political outrage are 10x higher than local indonesian content.
Some of these groups are starting to pivot toward digital marketing for legitimate local small businesses. They are realizing that sustainable growth in the domestic market is more stable than relying on an algorithm that could demonetize them overnight.