Matt Yglesias on the election, Substack success and the great unbundling
Channels with Peter Kafka
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Navigating the Shift: Media Transformation and Subscriber Retention
This chapter explores the transition from traditional media to independent platforms like Substack, highlighting the challenges of maintaining a personal brand while adapting to the demands of professionalism. Key discussions include the complexities of retaining subscribers, the evolution of media business models, and the ethical dilemmas faced by journalists in fostering audience engagement and activism.
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