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The internet is about to be reshuffled
PLUS: How Spotify outmaneuvered every other music streamer
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How TikTok's For You feed made audience monetization harder
PLUS: Should media outlets help journalists grow their personal brands?
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How Scott Porch helps podcasters grow and monetize their audiences
He helps podcasters launch on YouTube and also connects them to large advertising networks.
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The end of the live streamer mega deals
PLUS: Podcasts are still undervalued
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REMINDER: Come chat with us!
The January Office Hours is HERE
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The biggest creators are no longer in the merch business
PLUS: The media isn’t dying. It’s thriving.
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Join me for a live call on Thursday
Hello subscribers!
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Why news publishers will probably never solve their keyword blocking problem
PLUS: Bill Simmons walked so Pat McAfee could run
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December 2024

There’s more room for niche “Morning Brew for X” newsletters
PLUS: Does Substack help creators with audience growth?
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How the Money for the Rest of Us podcast built a six figure membership platform
Founder David Stein also launched a data-rich investing app.
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The newsletter platform wars heat up
PLUS: Twitch vs Youtube Streaming Revenue
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The Creator Economy's paradigm shift
PLUS: Podcasts are dominating the television screen.
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