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Platformer’s Casey Newton on surviving the great media collapse and what comes next

Decoder with Nilay Patel

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Navigating Independent Journalism

This chapter explores the journey of building a successful newsletter business in a challenging media landscape. It discusses the transition from traditional media to independent platforms like Substack, examining sustainability, audience engagement, and the delicate balance between entrepreneurship and journalism. Personal experiences, challenges in managing a small media team, and the impact of financial pressures on creative independence are also highlighted.

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