#substack

#substack

Substack doubling politics and news subscribers by 2024, trend of journalists going independent for better financial prospects.

Substack prioritizes growth and investment over immediate profitability despite its substantial user base.

Substack's new 'follow' feature undermines creator ownership, prompting notable exits from the platform.

Substack aims to attract political enthusiasts from social networks by offering a civil discourse environment.

Substack is evolving from a newsletter platform to a central hub for diverse creators, while still leading the independent news space.

Writers are embracing AI technologies as tools for enhancing productivity, rather than fully replacing their creative process.

Substack expands its offerings by introducing live video streaming for creators to engage with audiences directly.

Founders are increasingly using platforms like Substack to create intimate communities and engage with their audience through content creation.

Substack introduces mobile editor for writers to draft and publish posts conveniently on the go.

Substack empowers writers to monetize their content directly and build relationships with subscribers.

Substack is piloting a program to help creators on its platform find advertisers and coordinate ad buys.

The pilot program aims to test if an advertising and subscription model can coexist without cannibalizing paid subscriptions.

Substack incentivizes mobile app downloads through gifted subscriptions, leading to a notable increase in app installs and user engagement.

The Mets had a surprisingly strong year, reaching the NLCS, and are undergoing a transition to Substack for better community engagement.

Substack aims to enhance engagement by creating real-life experiences that foster dialogue and community among writers and their audiences.

Tina Brown's newsletter on Substack is a personal project focused on informal writing, not a revolutionary publishing shift.

Substack introduces live video to enhance creator-audience engagement, starting with select users and aiming for broader accessibility in the future.

Substack introduces live video to boost real-time creator engagement.

New feature launching for Bestsellers, with plans for wider rollout.

Creators can save live recordings for newsletters, enhancing content utility.

Taylor Lorenz's shift from legacy media to independent publishing highlights a growing divide between traditional journalism and the evolving landscape of internet culture.

Taylor Lorenz is launching her own Substack publication, User Mag, marking a move to independent journalism after leaving The Washington Post.

Taylor Lorenz is leaving The Washington Post to focus on independent journalism and launch her newsletter 'User Mag' on Substack.

Substack is turning to creators, soliciting investors amid a competitive market.

Substack is offering TikTok stars incentives to use its platform as a primary home for their content.

Podcasts and video shows are gaining traction on Substack, presenting a new revenue stream beyond written articles.

Substack is emphasizing a shift towards direct paid subscriptions for podcasts and video shows, leading to a significant increase in earnings.

Substack is launching new features for podcasters, including a Spotify integration.

Podcasters on Substack are collectively earning more than $100 million in annual revenue.

Substack is changing the way people shop for clothes by offering personalized shopping recommendations through newsletters.

Subscriptions in the fashion and beauty category on Substack have increased by 80% year-on-year.

Small newsletters are thriving in the media industry, while traditional media organizations are facing layoffs.

Casey Newton chose to leave Substack due to financial problems and content moderation issues.