How does a one-hit-wonder band from the 80’s make money when the royalties slow to zero? You sell a phone number made famous by the #1 hit: 867-5309.
The band Tommy Tutone destroyed the value of the phone number as a working phone line because the lines are getting 25 calls an hour - still. So the phone companies disconnected the lines for most area codes. The phone number can be registered on Vonage and the successful bidder on eBay can capture that call volume. I’m sure some adult entertainment company will jump on this. Will be fun to see if it’s the same company that owns 1-800-eat-sh*t.
What's Driving This Trend
- Phone Number Investment
- Entrepreneurs can explore the lucrative opportunity of buying and selling famous phone numbers for marketing purposes.
- Phone Call Monetization
- Companies can capitalize on high call volumes by offering innovative services or advertisements when famous phone numbers are dialed.
- Phone Number Branding
- Brands can leverage iconic phone numbers to establish a unique identity and create customer engagement.
Who This Affects Most
- Telecommunications
- Telecom companies can create new revenue streams by offering services specifically targeting famous phone numbers.
- Marketing and Advertising
- Marketing agencies can specialize in promoting and managing the branding and monetization of famous phone numbers.
- Entertainment
- Entertainment companies can explore partnerships with famous phone number owners to generate buzz and engage audiences.
