Newsletters could be the next (and only) hope to save the media

This shift is smart, maybe even necessary. But it’s also messy. Writers are now leaning into viral formats like listicles, roundups, and traffic-bait headlines. They spend time upskilling on new features so they’re not left behind. Substack Notes feels like a watercooler in an office where everyone’s job is ... Substack.

Traditional business models no longer work in the internet age because they’re dependent on monetizing access to content (production) or selling ad space (distribution). The business of internet-native media shouldn’t be primarily concerned with either of those things. People must pay to support a specific POV – a subculture.

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New funding models and opportunities will help these creators in their early days. From Substack to Gumroad, several companies have announced the establishment of dedicated funds with grants and stipends. Cash advances could be democratized, like in the music and publishing industry. As investors express their interest in the development of these o... See more