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Media Monday: Substackistan

The Powers That Be: Daily

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Substack's Struggles and Strategic Dynamics

This chapter examines the financial challenges facing Substack, highlighting its stagnating valuation and questioning its identity as a media or technology business. The discussion also addresses competitive pressures and the unique hurdles writers face compared to other content creators, particularly in light of low margins and high barriers to entry in the writing space.

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