It’s no secret that newsletters are having a moment in the media industry. Prominent writers and journalists like Vox co-founder Matthew Yglesias, The Verge’s Casey Newton, New York magazine’s Andrew ...

Like many epidemiologists during the COVID-19 pandemic, Katelyn Jetelina turned to social media to help keep people informed. It was the spring of 2020, and Jetelina, then at the University of Texas ...

The newsletter start-up, which once drew an overture from Elon Musk, is betting on politics content and recruiting stars. But profits remain elusive. By Jessica Testa and Benjamin Mullin In April 2023 ...

Substack is great at helping writers build direct relationships with readers through its newsletter-first approach. With creator distrust mounting in the face of AI search, its unique subscriber model ...

Substack, originally a newsletter service, says its app now has millions of users interacting with its creators. By Benjamin Mullin and Jessica Testa Substack began its life as a buzzy newsletter ...

Jim Acosta, the former CNN anchor known for antagonizing President Donald Trump during his first term, did not know what Substack was two months ago, when he was suddenly on the outs with the network ...

As TikTok’s future in the U.S. remains uncertain, Substack tries to lure creators to its platform by doubling down on video. The company announced on Wednesday that it’s now allowing creators to ...

On first look, it’s not obvious if Rare Beauty Secrets, the Substack that proclaims to divulge a “semi-authorised” behind-the-scenes look into Selena Gomez’s beauty line, is an official brand ...

The rise of the creator-centered platform Substack has opened a new avenue for PR teams aiming to reach audiences through voices they already trust. Creator-journalists on the platform build loyal ...