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Substack surpasses 5 million paid subscriptions

Substack has reached more than 5 million paid subscriptions for the first time, the company said this week. The updated audience total comes just four months after the digital journalism and content ...

The business of a viral Substack scandal isn't as good as you think, Ryan Lizza says

"On the money part, not enough," Lizza said on Semafor’s “Mixed Signals” podcast when asked about how much money he made off ...
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Substack went from pandemic darling to a love-to-hate company in the media world. Insiders reveal why the startup has struggled — and how it's trying to get its buzz back.

Substack doesn't rely on advertising for revenue — a decision executives have maintained throughout its growth — and users can use the platform for free. The startup's revenue comes from the 10% cut ...

A $250,000 Substack offer wasn't enough to lure a Pulitzer-winning art critic from his staff writing job. He said he can't stand the idea of constantly 'barking' for subscribers.

New York Magazine art critic Jerry Saltz declined a $250,000 Substack newsletter deal, saying, "It is not my real work to write for 'subscribers.'" ...