Tired Of The Social Media Rat Race, Journalists Move To Writing Substack Newsletters

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Description: As a tech journalist for the website The Verge, Casey Newton established himself as something of a Silicon Valley institution. Known for a mix of original reporting and gimlet-eyed analysis, his writing has become essential reading for those who want to better understand the industry.

Source: NPR.org

Date: Dec 02, 2020

Link: https://www.npr.org/2020/12/02/941020719/tired-of-the-social-media-rat-race-journalists-move-to-writing-substack-newslett

Questions for discussion:

  • Why can this business model work for some but not all journalists?
  • Who are the typical target customers?
  • What are the advantages for journalists to sign on?
  • Do you think this model can thrive?