This week there's some interesting looks at Substack where one media startup has decided to leave to a platform they have more control and one writer shares their thoughts on how Substack's VC funding can affect it. Clearly it's still a hugely successful and impactful company but I do think it's important to be aware of potential issues of any platform in the media landscape. And there are guides to hosting events for your subscribers and using guest posting to grow.
📰 News & Articles
Mill Media says goodbye to Substack and moves to Ghost
The local news start-up says it's ready to use purpose-built websites rather than the newsletter platform.
A Guide to Throwing an Event for Your Newsletter Readers
Here’s what you need to do to to host an event for your audience and make money off the event too.
The Growth Lever That’s Helped Launch Massive Newsletters
A look at how you can use guest starring to grow your audience.
Substack's Ticking Time Bomb
Can independent journalism really thrive under VC pressure?
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