Ebert Prime

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

Ebert Prime provides an ad-free experience with access to exclusive videos, free movies, and discounted passes to Roger Ebert’s Film Festival (Ebertfest), plus a VIP reception option for subscribers.

Target Customer

Movie enthusiasts and readers of RogerEbert.com who want premium, ad-free site experience and access to exclusive content and festival perks.

Key Differentiator

Premium, ad-free browsing combined with exclusive video content, free movie offerings, and discounted festival passes including a VIP reception during Ebertfest, all packaged as a subscription.

Implementation Timeline

Not specified in content; pricing suggests immediate access post-signup

Pain Points

1Advertisements/popup clutter on the site interrupting the reading/viewing experience.
2Limited access to premium or exclusive video content without a subscription.
3Difficulty obtaining discounted or early access to festival tickets and events.

Key Features

1Ad-free browsing experience
2Exclusive videos from the archive
3Free movies for subscribers
4Discounted passes to Ebertfest (Roger Ebert’s Film Festival)
5Early access/discounted tickets to Ebertfest
6VIP Ebert Prime reception during Ebertfest
7Two pricing options: annual and monthly plans

Target Customer Industries

Client Results

1Not specified in content

Competitive Advantages

1Ad-free experience eliminating site distractions
2Access to exclusive videos and curator-approved content
3Free movies included for subscribers
4Discounted and early access to festival tickets, plus VIP event options
5Flexible pricing with annual and monthly plans

Key Benefits

1Ad-free browsing

2Exclusive videos from archives

3Free movies for members

4Discounted passes to Ebertfest

5Early ticket access and VIP reception during Ebertfest

Additional Product Information

Product Description

Ebert Prime is a premium subscription offering for RogerEbert.com that includes an ad-free experience, exclusive videos, free movies, and discounted passes to Ebertfest, with additional VIP events for subscribers.

Target Market

Fans of RogerEbert.com and general movie enthusiasts seeking premium, ad-free access and festival-related perks

Unique Value Proposition

Ad-free premium access with exclusive content and festival perks not available to non-subscribers

Technical Requirements

Not specified in content

Pricing Model

Annual Plan: Super Fan $30.00 per year; Monthly Plan: Supporter $3.00 per month

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