If you trust the source of your information because they've been credible in the past, the ecosystem of reviewers matters less than an individual's relationship with a specific publication (or influencer, etc.)
On an individual reviewer basis, it's all about trust. Drive by consumption does not do well in this model.
Sure but that's pretty unsustainable if your entire marketing spend is around getting a michelin star... i think if you lose a star and you go out of business it means you're probably not as good at marketing / product + market fit as most of the local coffee shops etc.
If you trust the source of your information because they've been credible in the past, the ecosystem of reviewers matters less than an individual's relationship with a specific publication (or influencer, etc.)
On an individual reviewer basis, it's all about trust. Drive by consumption does not do well in this model.