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Why Spotify is struggling to copy YouTube's playbook
PLUS: Google's search update is hitting independent publishers especially hard.
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How the KC Sports Network is building a regional media empire
The network puts out 10 different shows and is monetized through a mixture of local and national advertisers.
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PODCAST: How the KC Sports Network is building a regional media empire
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Another cable news star goes the independent route
PLUS: Will the media experience another "Trump bump"?
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The return of Office Hours
Whenever I talk to my paid subscribers, there’s one question I consistently get asked: “Are you ever bringing back your Office Hours?”
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Google traffic is overrated
PLUS: Shorter attention spans haven't put a dent into the book industry.
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How Lon Seidman used his tech YouTube channel to build a huge affiliate business
He specializes in reviewing non-sexy gadgets that sell in high volumes.
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PODCAST: How Lon Seidman used his tech YouTube channel to build a huge affiliate business
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Is there life after CNN? Chris Cillizza hopes so
After being cast off from the “most trusted name in news,” the political analyst is trying to forge his own path.
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Has TikTok improved its revenue share for creators?
PLUS: How some publishers are benefiting from Google Discover
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October 2024

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