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Some other thoughts on the day:
First off - thank you AJ and Coop for your details you've provided. I wish more would take stock in those words from you two. Non-the-less it is what it is.
Some extra to add in regards to progress:
ZWAGBOX has increased its fan base to nearly 300 on Facebook
Red Giant facebook fan base over 5,000 from just over a 4,000 about a week ago.
Markiplier issue #2 is now over 10k likes and still climbing - with almost 1000 shares and it climbed three hundred likes in the last 10 minutes of me checking it.
To say Markiplier is not impacting revenues simply because it is not posted in a filing is not an accurate statement. How much? Of course we don't know the exact amount - but if 10,000 people walked into your store for something they already like, how many is a good number that is likely going to buy that product they like? This is very similar and all one has to do is read a number of their posts requesting the product, which means revenues are absolutely happening.
His exclusives are also climbing in likes - aka people seeing it and deciding to buy or not.
The ZWAGBOX.com website continues its Rank moving up the chain. Today it sits at 385,446 and each day it gets better. Major eyes are going to the site and only 32% are coming directly from Facebook. The bounce rate 78%(meaning 22% are going beyond the main page).
POWfolio is going to have ad free subscriptions very soon after launch - which means more significant and guaranteed revenues, on top of the ad supported. I just saw that in POWfolio chat someone else asked about it and Rick answered "very soon after launch". Considering very soon is good from those guys we can pretty much guarantee subscriptions will be in place in time for Comic-con.
Have good evening everyone, POWFOLIO IS LAUNCHING WORLD WIDE LIVE THURSDAY MAY 5TH!!!! thedocg.
Thank you AJ - there is a large portion right there 740 million to be exact that could very well be mostly the dilution many are concerned about. Oceana was not going to get the full 2 billion if they reached their payoff amount, then the shares stop and they actually have to give back the remainder (its in the details and I'm too tired to find the line and page right now, sorry). So, Oceana could very easily be done - is that a fair statement?
Now take into account the last 14 days and their is another 500 million give or take, which could very well be mostly Typenex. And this massive wall of dilution everyone claims to be lingering could very well be a lot smaller than anyone really realizes. Of course just opinions, but the numbers don't like here - I am pretty sure nobody here was selling 400+ million shares on those days.
I would love a filing to come out just so we can move on with it. Revenues are streaming now, and two days POWfolio will add to the pot. This is a matter of time, and I completely agree AJ hearing those first numbers that include all three streams will be defining moment.
Thanks again, docg.
Thanks MC - at least I know you read my posts the zeros never went in for some reason when I typed them. Honestly, I was shocked when I heard the number was the same. I was expecting close to 7 billion. But as AJ pointed out there is probably good chance a lot the dilution has already occurred.
Difference of 1,793,537,352 from Oct. 29 to April 27, 2016 - O/S increased to the number I have below.
Almost 2 billion, and Oceana received 250 million immediately. There was a trading day I think in feb (someone correct me on that one if I have the wrong month) that was nearly half a billion that could have easily been the rest of Oceana so they could actually be done. Unfortunately, with out the filing we don't know for sure.
Typenex issued 581,066,667 on 4/25/16 and when I called on the 27th of April 6,457,000,695 (same as today).
OS 5,875,934,020 was first couple weeks of April. That is over 500 million shares right there, and as AJ highlighted the trading days over that certain period could have easily wiped out most of the notes (Oceana and Typenex). I'll be calling again at the end of the week and see where things stand.
Thanks again MC for keeping me on my toes! docg.
53.38 million volume and even for the day.
Curious to see the details -hopefully AJ will have time to share (which is greatly appreciated!).
Now that products are in place (which we didn't have 3 months ago - we had literally ZERO) it is now a matter of time to see where things will go. But I really like being in a company that has 3 revenue streams.
ZWAGBOX! MARKIPLIER COMICS!! POWFOLIO!!!
No worries here, docg.
As of 330 eastern time, 5/3/16
O/S 6,457,695
R/S 507,387,202
Unchanged 4/26 and almost a billion more since early April. Seems with the dates and the increases a lot of dilution has already happened. Unfortunately we won't know for sure until financials are official.
In the mean time - I'm going to enjoy POWfolio now and on thursday launch! thedocg
Revenues will be very easy based on the app store download numbers we'll be able to see. The revenue numbers will be the minimum as well. Zwag and marki comic numbers won't be able to get until redg tells us, or for some it's stated in a filing. Thursday is going to be fun!! Docg
Absolutely great concern heroguy. The problem with doing 75% is that we know for a fact people are going to read other comics. Those publishers get 50% and developers get 50% (redg 25% and Glowdot 25%). I honestly don't know how the artists will have to get their cut from the publishers, which yes, we will effect even redg's take when they read their comics. I just don't know what percentage artists/creators get, just depends on the publishers I guess and what they have set for their splits. I'm not sure if that helps but hope so. Docg
Lol! Ya I know haul, learned a lot from you true longs! glad I stuck it out now!!! Gonna still be a little bumpy but with 3 revenues all in play, I'm a lot more comfortable with baggage - can definitely take care of much easier now. Thanks haul, docg
Already factored in heroguy! I went with the lowest possible amount 25% of the revenue take redg will get. That's what they will take for everything that is read that is not red giant comics. So, it will definitely be higher just too difficult to figure out how much. Docg
REDG!! The good, the bad, the ugly!
Well after seeing some posts today I thought I'd balance my own posts.
The ugly: yes, dilution is occurring and redg will most likely top 7 billion shares when all is said and done. I will call later today and check for the latest. Those that have been here are aware. Fines may or may not have been occurring since middle of Feb due to a missed filing. (Otc stocks are not required to file by law so that is still confusing to me.)
The bad: yes, Benny Powell has failed miserably in the past, and some feel he flat out lied about some things. GSL did not launch, that is correct and he did not deliver as promised. Yes, they have not been filing on a consistent basis since last fall.
The good: (revenues)
1 - markiplier series announced in December. Launch scheduled and announced in March, covers updated and a pre-orders became available in april for #1, #2 issue cover released in April, pre-orders available.
2 - ZWAGBOX.com (never mentioned publicly) launches toward the end of April. It showcases markiplier (youtube star) for the first 4 months. Subscriptions are taken immediately upon release. (No we don't know how many.) Offers monthly, 3 month, 6 month, and full year subscriptions.
3 - POWFOLIO - announced in November that "launch" coming in December. No not it wasn't what we thought, it was launched to start testing. Many didn't think it was real because Benny "lied" so much in the past and GSL never released. Glowdot are not quality, potentially not real. First peek videos released showing it is real in 2016. Still doubt of it being real and never will get to beta. Beta is released for people to test on April 7. As we progressed the pressure mounted. Doubt creeps in again, it's not going to happen. Some start to think, due to glowdot, it might happen if Benny doesn't screw it up. Q/a is released clarifying powfolio and many other things. Powfolio launch date doesn't come as fast as we want and the doubt comes back. Yesterday at 5:30 POWFOLIO launch date is announced and will be available in the app store on May 5th!! Revenues become instant. No we don't know how many. The revised estimates show the types of revenues to expect based on number of downloads. We don't know how many will download it. The fact is, this is the beginning and will expand over time. Downloads will continue and the app will grow and expand over time to make it even better.
4 - POWfolio on Android!!! Alpha testing right now and beta testing coming. Full world wide launch of android version on the way. Not to mention a PC platform that wasn't even mentioned until the announcement yesterday.
We can bash Benny all we want, but he and Glowdot delivered one of the biggest projects in terms of viewers and revenue potential any OTC company would be envious of.
Trade/invest as you see fit based on what we know. I for one have been here 2 years and plan on staying a whole lot longer with these projects now in place.
All the best everyone! Thedocg
Thanks Tl! Only the one who stickied can undo it. I did post my own revised numbers for people to check out though. Looking forward to a great rest of the week! Best to you, docg
Thanks Catpole - absolutely great day! And congratulations on 50 years - WOW!
downloads means how many people download the app and has nothing to do with downloading content or number of streams, just those who go to the app store and click to download the app. Stanford assumes that most will delete it. In fact their research shows that only 10 to 15% actually retain the app and use it. So their numbers already assume most will delete it and never use it again.
No worries buddy - anytime I can help! Great day indeed to be with REDG! docg.
Haul, can you do me a favor and remove the sticky you did earlier for my revenues projected. I revised them all and did a sticky to show the new numbers that are much more accurate.
Thank you in advance and here's to the long wait!! Cheers!!! all the best my friend, thedocg.
RED GIANT has increased their numbers on facebook by over 700 people in just over a week. ZWAGBOX already has over well over 200 in week. Markiplier #2 Alice in Wonderland cover went from just handful of likes to over 6 thousand in less than a couple days. His other covers on the REDG facebook page also have likes in the thousands.
Markiplier facebook page post about ZWAGBOX and his Markiplier series showing issue #1 has over 30,000 likes.
The global rank for ZWAGBOX.com continues to drop each day, which means people are streaming to the site to see what it is about. No it doesn't mean all are buying, but a lot are based on statements from Marki's fans on both his site and Red Giants page. We won't know real hard numbers until it's released in a financial statement, but eyes on the product will almost always mean revenues are generated.
All these numbers to me are about getting eyes on the products that REDG has - yes, PRODUCTS plural.
#1 Markiplier Mini-series available for pre-order and in comic shops July 27th
#2 ZWAGBOX featuring Markiplier mini-series special exclusive covers as well as other items of the pillars of pop culture.
#3 POWFOLIO IS LIVE AND WORLD WIDE ON THURSDAY MAY 5TH WHICH MEANS WE CAN START CALCULATING REVENUES FOR POWFOLIO STARTING MAY 5TH!!! Simply look at the number of downloads from the app store and see where it falls in the table I did and that is your 'estimated' revenues.
3 revenues all in play this week!!!! all the best to everyone, thedocg.
POWFOLIO revenues revised! I double and triple checked my numbers this time and had to adjust a little. Instead of rounding, I went to the exact totals. Here is what Stanford Labs (using 2012 numbers for ecpm rates - current rates are very close to the $3 Stanford used.) has researched and calculated as solid estimates for projecting revenues based on number of downloads. These are just projections and should be taken as such - not the actual numbers, just what is potentially here.
These numbers take into account the split REDG has with Glowdot. REDG gets 25% minimum of all revenues from the app. They are 50% owners with Glowdot, but publishers get 50% of the revenue generated from their books that are read. So, REDG gets a MINIMUM of 25% of the revenue - they can get a a maximum of 75% of revenue when people read their books in the app.
Please see the very detailed info from Standford that explains the 20,377 number. It already takes into account most people will delete the app. These numbers show how much per 100,000 downloads. It also includes the calculation for those that end up keeping the app and using it. So, the numbers are legitimate estimates to consider for POWfolio alleviating some concerns others may have had regarding downloads not equating to users. Stanford already includes that variable in their numbers - SO this a rough idea of what to expect.
REDG gets a minimum of 25% 20,377.50 x .25 = $5094.37 REDG take per 100,000 downloads over 21 days.
Remember - each number represents only 21 days, not a full month. A full month of 30 to 31 days is going to be larger, but Stanford research only shows 21 days.
1 million downloads = $50,943.75
2 million downloads = $101,887.50
3 million downloads = $152,831.25
4 million downloads = $203,775.00
5 million downloads = $254,718.75
6 million downloads = $305,662.50
7 million downloads = $356,606.25
8 million downloads = $407,550.00
9 million downloads = $458,493.75
10 million downloads = $509,437.50
20 million downloads = $1,018,875
This revenue stream also does not include the revenues from ZWAGBOX, or Markiplier Series in comic stores in July and for the next four months after.
Things are looking good!!! GO REDG, thedocg.
"Mark's the beginning" if it's with glowdot then us longs with a boat load are feeling pretty good at the moment!
POWFOLIO!!!!!! Will be WORLD WIDE LIVE!! MAY 5TH!!!!! Been waiting to say that - thanks AJ for getting that to us immediately! docg
GAME ON!!
Thanks for the heads up Catpole.
We are going to be rewarded HEAVILY for our patience now. There is no doubt in my mind. Every time I use POWfolio it reassures my confidence in what Benny and Glowdot have done, and what Benny is NOW doing finally. It sucks that his past is still an anchor, but in time it will definitely make it back with this time of production.
Bottom line now, people just want the launch so bad, all the positives are getting swallowed up by the "I want it now and it's not hear!!!!" mentality.
Hold steady and it's going to be incredible! thedocg
MYmonies - some great support today, thank you!
Impatience to me is more of a factor right now than anything - and yes, people bashing Benny and bringing up the past history is definitely not helping.
People want revenue streams - well REDG has them, with a 3rd coming.
#1: ZWAGBOX.com bringing in revenues and coop I feel is going to be vindicated come July and August.
#2: Markiplier - thousands and thousands are getting their eyes on it, as was as ZWAGBOX due to his following. Not all people buy, but many due.
#3: POWfolio - BETA testing for a month. This once it is released is going to be everyday 24/7 revenue!!!!!! the debate is how much - well, it is a free app and people get to read for free. Once it is released and more marketing happens it is going to only get better. Not to mention it WILL be in Android (already alpha testing) - then as that progresses - Asian Market and Manga focus!
For those that have been here a long time - the time is finally here, all that is left for a major shift is POWfolio! And we are only two months away from Comic-con, with REAL PRODUCTS! Not "oh here is what is coming, but not yet" That was the past, WE have REAL PRODUCTS NOW and POWfolio is the Icing on the cake!! The dilution and notes will be eatin up fast when the time comes.
I for one am glad I stuck around - this is going to be one awesome sight the next few months! all the best everyone, thedocg
They can do bulk uploads. Rick stated that in chat but because they are pushing for launch they are filling as much as they can as they go. Once things are up and running then the big bulk uploads will happen on a more scheduled basis.
As far as premium, that will come later as well. It's original intent is to offer free comics, 2nd is to add premium for purchase content as well as subscriptions. I have seen some very recent comics in there though, so it's not like its just ancient material.
I can't wait so we can get to the next phase of things! Docg
Dr- T, I can hear your frustrastion and Benny's reputation is deserved from the past. Glowdot I will say though, did not promise anything other than "hoping" to lock in a date. They are very clear in what that say and are also very careful not to make a statement they know they can't deliver.
Glowdot has been incredible all the way through this beta. The launch date will happen, just not when we want.
ZWAGBOX has launched!!!! and IS taking in REVENUES! that is a major turnaround. Markiplier has made a massive difference in the eyes here.
POWfolio will no doubt big the big move we all need to see. Not sure if it helps, but thought it might, we have never been in better shape in terms of Products actually here. take care and all the best - thanks for the support as well. docg
Past history there is no denying Fluffy Duffy. been in since middle of 2014. The major difference here is:
#1: Markiplier Series is taking pre-orders as I have been billed already for mine.
#2: ZWAGBOX.com is up and running and is taking in revenues.
In the past the reliance on GSL dragged this down with every failed launch.
Here are two launches. The 3rd has already launched in BETA as I've been testing it the past month - and it is amazing! I absolutely wish it would launch, but as Heroguy pointed out, definitely do not want a launch when it is not absolutely ready. But that being said, we could also be getting held up by Apple, we just don't know. Glowdot has done this thousands of times and they'll get our release.
POWfolio is uploading content nearly around the clock from what I've noticed. They uploaded a bunch of new content just this morning.
Had I not been testing this app and seeing the impact ZWAG with Markiplier has had I would feel exactly the same way - no doubt past actions have lead to the reputation. ZWAGBOX was never publicly announced they would launch, it just happened, and I'm glad it did because had he stated a launch we would have chewed it up for sure. BUT I see this turning in a big way and it's just another day closer to the launch. Glowdot definitely makes a difference as well.
Best of luck, hope to be able to see that launch date and we can all move on to the next topic! thedocg.
POWFOLIO will release. Just not when we want, which is now!
Free Comic Book Day sounds great too, and we felt it may have been a hint, but that was never stated it would be the date, so I'm not holding my breath on that one.
Apple does have to sign-off and absolutely agree we do not want this released without it being 100% ready for launch or it won't have the impact we all want it to have. Revenues are happening! We waited a LONG time for this to come and it is finally coming to fruition. I know we all get impatient because we see our price now and know where it can be with POWfolio added - well, another day that passes is just another day closer.
Glowdot are Pro's at this and it will not release until everything is in place. Yes, they felt technically speaking it was ready, but as they also said administrative things to get done before that happens. I too wish the actual date was at least announced, which they stated they hoped to lock in, but it didn't get announced so the excitement builds.
If I didn't see progress in the app I'd definitely be concerned. Two dozen publishers already in the app and many more on the way!!!
Lots to be excited for here regardless of the dilution we knew was coming. REVENUES!!! REVENUES!!! REVENUES!!!! Please keep that in mind - because REDG is bringing in REVENUES!!! all the best, thedocg
I'm not sure when either, but that's another drop!
ZWAGBOX.com site popularity ranking moving again!!!
Global Rank
Global rank icon 4,221,445
Rank in United States
United States Flag 408,277
It was over half a million just the other day and continues to drop - which means EYES are on the site or this ranking would not move.
Sorry don't have time to dig in more, just thought I'd share before the opening bell! docg.
Capstark, welcome and glad you are here. Please take some time to read the intro that has been put up by Mr/Green. The POWfolio app in beta-testing may still be open, but not much longer. If you have an iOS device you can email info at powfolio dot com and request to be a tester just to see what is coming for this company - Revenues are here for 2 channels ZWAGBOX.com and Markiplier (youtube star) comic mini-series. POWfolio is not launched live yet, but it is literally any day for that announcement.
best to you and good luck! thedocg.
Great Week Ahead Indeed! A lot of great posts leading into a great week ahead (PI, TL, Coop, Mymonies, Justafy to name a few). Yes, the Markiplier fandom has infiltrated Red Giant facebook and the word is spreading like wild fire. Issue #2 Alice in Wonderland themed Magika cover jumped 3 thousand likes in a day - and the shares are climbing on ZWAGBOX facebook as well, not to mention an additional 500 people liked REDG facebook page in the last week or so. Does this mean money? NO, to some, BUT it is free advertising and advertising leads to purchases and REVENUES regardless of the media form - if it didn't advertising wouldn't exist plain and simple.
REVENUES!!!!!! That is such a major deal we have wanted for years now and it is FINALLY happening! Some may need a financial statement to prove it, and that's fine, everyone has their choice of things. There is no doubt REVENUES are being generated on two channels ZWAGBOX.com and Markiplier pre-order comic series. I really wish they would share too Penny Island - would bode well for investor confidence, but not likely going to happen. Honestly, as much as I would like that to happen, I'm actually ok with it not happening, at least partly for the moment, so long as I can see they are definitely attracting revenues, which from we can see definitely is happening.
#1: ZWAGBOX.COM taking all orders including international as confirmed on REDG facebook page
#2: Markiplier series pre-orders still being taken for #1 and #2
#3: POWFOLIO!!!! 8 new publishers were added in POWfolio over the weekend, almost double the content in the last week from all the new uploads. And they are uploaded new content daily it seems from what I can tell. Below is related to publishers and "more than two dozen" already agreed to join. They are definitely pumping things in fast seeing the new stuff is great to see. It was shared from Glowdot a while back that they are filling in now so they can launch, but as things get into place they will do uploads more in bulk so we can expect new things more on a schedule. Then the premium content can start to get added as well with pay features. All things they shared earlier. Please note the bold I listed. BETA already has a substantial publisher list and is growing weekly. The bold would be pie-in-the sky comments had we in BETA not seen the fact new publishers are added and continuing to get added. SO it is just a matter of time ladies and gentlemen!
Q: What publishers will be included in POWFOLIO?
A: It is our goal to include everyone. Frankly we won't be happy or consider it "job complete" until it literally has every comic book from every comic book company since the dawn of comics included! We're obsessive like that. But right now, we're looking at more than two dozen publishers who have agreed to join and are at various stages of getting their content to us or uploaded. We are in various stages of discussions with practically everyone else, and feel confident we will eventually work things out with them all. There are a lot of legalities and processes in place that must be done, and as a "new" commodity and platform for the industry, there are of course questions to answer.
Can't wait for the official launch announcement! Another day closer to POWFOLIO world wide, but ZWAGBOX.com and Markiplier series world wide live isn't too bad either! all the best everyone - thedocg.
POWFOLIO is getting bigger!!! Those in beta should have figured out by now that the content is getting loaded like crazy. It's pretty much everyday that a pretty good upload occurs. They are definitely working like crazy or those uploads would just stop.
I think eveyone over there is just gearing up for launch - not much chatter really - just the non-stop loading of content and one day closer to launch. I am willing to bet they have a date set, just haven't shared yet.
This is going to be a very big hit once launched.
As far as Markiplier goes - I am actually going to be surprised if he does a youtube video before June. I would love for him to do one, but I just have a feeling he isn't going to right away. I don't get why he wouldn't or why they wouldn't want to promote ZWAGBOX, Markiplier Series, and POWfolio that way. Its all about the revenues and what better way to really hit some masses than a video by him.
That time again to cash it in and enjoy some of the new Publishers in POWfolio and some new content. Can't wait for full launch!! all the best everyone and hopefully have some time to get in tomorrow to see how things go.
2 revenue streams and the 3rd is soooo close!!!!!
all the best everyone - thedocg.
I was going to reply to Rex's post about cash and the filings but I see it was deleted, so just going to follow up here coop if you don't mind.
Rex is correct in that without a concrete filing in edgar stating that revenues are streaming solid it's up to us to interpret and some aren't going to interpret the traffic as cash. I do know from the facebook postings that there is a high percentage already stating they ordered or got their subscription. And facebook traffic is only accounting for a small percentage of people going to ZWAGBOX - I found that really surprising. So, if they are buying according to their statements, and the larger portion going is buying in modest numbers, I'd say its probably in pretty good shape. But just my opinion.
There is no doubt revenues are being generated (my subscription is included), seems to be pretty substantial, but we won't know how much until they tell us via a fiing, which I think some will show up on 3rd quarter, but someone else can correct me on that one.
I can say this - there is definitely some word getting spread and I hope the subscriptions are helping bolster the bank account to really get this moving, which I think it can and will.
Thanks for all your posts coop! GO REDG!! thedocg
As great as the word is getting out, I was thinking how miniscule this is compared to when Markiplier does a video on youtube about ZWAGBOX, his series, and the fact a portion of proceeds goes to charity. We are a week into the release and although it's be great to see the thousands, a marki video will absolutely dwarf these numbers! Docg
much appreciated goingup! All the best! Docg.
He hasn't been in a whole lot, just briefly. Nothing really big to share, just that uploads are happening and very excited to launch like us. They are definitely hush about launch though. I can say, the red giant team is hard at it with uploads though. They have some new content that is really going to get noticed. Fcbd is next Sat urday so we'll see! Can't wait is now an understatement!
I saw that as well Justafy, I hope Benny and crew start interacting with them like before just keep up good rapport with that fan base. It was something to see that jump so quick today, at 1.3k now. And we still haven't had any marketing blitz yet. I really hope that happens when Powfolio launches - slam the press with powfolio , zwag, and marki!! Then let's see this run! Looking good to me, thedocg.
I hear ya coop and definitely look forward to it. I noticed on their Facebook they told someone that they ship internationally but it looked like when I did mine it only shipped in North America. I hope that the international shipping offer is clear and noticeable for them. Docg.
That looks pretty sweet! Thanks goingup!!
More eyes getting to #2 Markiplier exclusive. Hardly had any likes for the first 5 days it was posted, then all of a sudden since this morning it is hitting 1k and climbing. Yes, this does not mean they all are buying, but Free Advertising isn't too bad either. I am guessing they are waiting for POWfolio to get released, or a launch date and the marketing will kick in. Right now it is just facebook and one PR on marketwire for ZWAGBOX and Markiplier series. So, gonna look forward to that launch date and see how big this explodes. docg.
Thanks Tlsmd, very well put in my opinion. We have lots of projections based on hard data, but in the end we won't know for sure how much until a full official report is released. I too am very positive of these 3 streams of revenue, 2 of which are bringing in much needed cash now. I think an even bigger splash will be comic con because we will officially have products! Not "oh, we plan on releasing in November" and get nothing. The products are here! I really hope a huge marketing blitz happens just before and during comicon. We'll most likely see some significant debt for development of powfolio, but with actual revenue streams it will be well worth it. The first full report that includes through December will be the one I really look forward to. In the meantime just keep on enjoying POWfolio! Good weekend to you Tlsmd, thedocg
Lol! No worries! It's the weekend! Have a good one. Be even better to get that launch date. In the mean time going to enjoy some POWfolio! Take care. Docg.
Ah ya, that's what I saw. Thanks, thought I missed something. I remember that first date as well and they did change it to not confuse people. I think the 15th is a stared model template that was in there. Glad they fixed it right away.