The hottest Content Substack posts right now

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💸💰‼️‼️ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME SALE!💸💵‼️‼️

The Cosmopolitan Globalist • 2 implied HN points • 26 Dec 25
💼 Business Content
  1. There’s a limited 48-hour sale offering 50% off a one-year subscription to the Cosmopolitan Globalist, billed as an unusually good deal.
  2. A paid subscription unlocks daily (or frequent) access to paywalled essays and a large archive of political and international commentary.
  3. You can buy subscriptions as gifts for friends, family, coworkers, kids, or even elected representatives, and the offer is pushed with a satisfaction-or-money-back promise.

The Blog Post That Shocked the World

{grow} by Mark Schaefer • 19 implied HN points • 18 Jan 24
💼 Business Content
  1. Content Shock: The world of content marketing became saturated with competition, making it harder and more expensive to stand out.
  2. Spiky Content: Creating bold, unique content with a strong point of view can help cut through the noise and grab attention.
  3. Personal Branding: Focusing on building a personal connection with your audience can be a powerful strategy to navigate and succeed in a world overwhelmed by content.

The best blog posts of 2023

{grow} by Mark Schaefer • 19 implied HN points • 04 Jan 24
💼 Business Content
  1. The selection of the best blog posts of 2023 was determined by the number of page views.
  2. The top themes of the year were AI and Gen Z.
  3. Several posts delved deep into topics like AI marketing strategy, community-based marketing, and social media addiction.

Here's How Generative AI Can Fix The News

jonstokes.com • 164 implied HN points • 15 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Content
  1. Generative AI has the potential to revolutionize the media industry and improve the quality of news stories.
  2. AI can streamline the news reporting process by assisting with drafting, editing, and formatting content.
  3. Creating AI-powered tools for editing, production, art, and promotion can enhance storytelling and make news creation more accessible.

How to get unstuck: 5 marketing thought experiments

MKT1 Newsletter • 3 implied HN points • 19 Nov 25
💼 Business Content
  1. Using thought experiments can help marketers shake off rigid thinking and find fresh ideas. Trying out different scenarios forces creative solutions to the surface.
  2. Focusing on redistributing existing content rather than creating new content can lead to better results. This helps teams see the value in leveraging what they already have.
  3. Prioritizing lifecycle marketing and engaging existing leads instead of always chasing new ones can boost growth and improve ROI. It's crucial to not overlook your current audience.
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Sonic reducer

Internal exile • 32 implied HN points • 13 Dec 24
🎶 Music Content
  1. Using AI to recreate the voices of dead musicians, like Stiv Bators, raises ethical questions. It can feel disrespectful to the original artists and their contributions.
  2. Many people may quickly consume AI-generated content without paying much attention. This could lead to a culture where everything feels like a gimmick and not worth careful listening.
  3. There's a concern that the rise of AI content might numb viewers and listeners, making us less engaged and critical about what we consume. It creates a flood of 'whatever' content that lacks meaning.

The next big thing in 2024 will be...

next big thing • 85 implied HN points • 27 Dec 23
🕹 Technology Content
  1. AI will drive business productivity in 2024 with a focus on AI showing ROI and AI-enabled applications.
  2. AI infrastructure will evolve with models pushing beyond transformer architecture and real-time AI becoming more embedded.
  3. Traditional enterprises will adopt generative AI at scale and the rise of private equity predicated on data moats and AI transformations.
  4. Geopolitical tensions will shape tech landscapes, and a return to the office culture might be on the horizon in 2024.

Hey Unreported Truths readers: Which is more annoying: temporarily paywalled articles or subscriber drives?

Unreported Truths • 23 implied HN points • 07 Dec 24
📰 News Content
  1. Paywalled articles and subscriber appeals can be annoying for readers. It's important to find a balance so readers feel appreciated without being overwhelmed.
  2. Subscriber churn is a natural part of reader-supported journalism. It’s crucial for content creators to encourage existing subscribers to stay engaged.
  3. The goal should be to spread true news widely, so any method that complicates this mission, like frequent paywalls, should be reconsidered.

Bill Simmons is Right About Pat McAfee

House of Strauss • 50 implied HN points • 13 Feb 24
🎾 Sports Content
  1. Pat McAfee criticized Bill Simmons over Super Bowl parlay bets, not content or integrity.
  2. The conflict between McAfee and Simmons is about competing visions for sports media and the role of sports gambling.
  3. Some speculate that the criticism stems from McAfee giving a platform to Aaron Rodgers to criticize Simmons' friend, Jimmy Kimmel.

The most popular MKT1 resources & templates of 2025

MKT1 Newsletter • 1 implied HN point • 18 Dec 25
💼 Business Content
  1. MKT1 produced a large set of templates and resources in 2025 that people have been using.
  2. They have a “fuel” problem: lots of great tools exist but no strong system to make users aware of them.
  3. This paid-subscriber newsletter is meant to surface the most popular and useful templates to paying members so those resources get noticed.

Why would we want to be online forever?

Very Fine Day • 42 implied HN points • 27 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Content
  1. The assumption that the future of media will always be online is flawed as the free internet is declining.
  2. Content creation on the internet is now a crowded space with competition from all age groups and professional creatives.
  3. The future of media and content is uncertain, with possibilities like the resurgence of print and increasing skepticism towards online content.

✅ Monday briefing: Pity city pep talk, engaging activists, Murdoch settles, data ownership, AI and jobs, search overhaul, Truth AI, Fire service standards, fake reviews, and more…

Wadds Inc. newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 24 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Content
  1. A CEO recently apologized for telling her employees not to feel sorry for themselves about pay issues. It shows how important it is for leaders to understand their team's concerns.
  2. AI is changing the job market, possibly boosting the global economy but also impacting millions of jobs that involve writing and programming. New jobs may emerge, but the shift will be significant.
  3. There is a crackdown on fake reviews online, particularly on platforms like Facebook. This highlights the ongoing issue of trust in online content and the need for better control.

REPOST: I Will Remove All My Content From Spotify if They Continue to Platform "Wonderful Christmastime" by Paul McCartney

I Might Be Wrong • 13 implied HN points • 26 Dec 24
🎶 Music Content
  1. The author expresses strong dislike for Paul McCartney's song 'Wonderful Christmastime', claiming it's a terrible piece of music. They feel it negatively impacts their enjoyment of the holiday season.
  2. They argue that by continuing to include this song, Spotify is being complicit in promoting bad music. The author believes a choice must be made between their content and the song.
  3. Despite loving The Beatles, the author finds it disappointing that McCartney created such a song. They hope to disassociate themselves from 'Wonderful Christmastime' out of personal conviction.

10,000 Newsletter Subscribers

Jakob Nielsen on UX • 36 implied HN points • 10 Jan 24
💼 Business Content
  1. Exponential growth for newsletters comes from high conversion rates and small starting numbers.
  2. Email newsletters are more impactful than social media for connecting with an audience.
  3. Steady growth and consistent content quality can lead to significant subscriber growth over time.

From DVDs to Streaming: Netflix’s Less Enduring Moat

Gad’s Newsletter • 56 implied HN points • 01 May 23
💼 Business Content
  1. Netflix's transition from DVD-by-mail to streaming marked the end of an era of innovation and disruption in the entertainment industry.
  2. Operational efficiency and supply chain management were crucial for Netflix's success in the DVD era, but content quality is now the primary focus in the competitive streaming landscape.
  3. Lasting competitive moats are built on human interactions, behaviors, and long-term dependencies, rather than just technology alone.

11 Key Takeaways From Canva's Growth Strategy That Can Grow Your Freelance Graphic Design Business

Bold Begin • 1 HN point • 14 Jun 24
💼 Business Content
  1. Canva focuses on simplicity in their home page, emphasizing creating designs quickly and easily, without the need for a sales pitch.
  2. Their product page highlights a strong value proposition in a single sentence, effectively conveying the essence and benefits of their product.
  3. Canva excels in social media ads with powerful images and clear, fun copy that emphasizes the ease and creativity of using their platform.

Help Technically get better next year

Technically • 10 implied HN points • 19 Dec 24
🕹 Technology Content
  1. Technically wants to improve in 2025, and they need feedback from users to do that.
  2. They have two surveys: one to help organize their learning materials and another to find out what AI topics users want to learn about.
  3. Participating in the surveys is quick and easy, and it will help make Technically more valuable for everyone next year.

Thank You For 20,000 Subscribers

Reactionary Feminist • 6 implied HN points • 14 Dec 24
🎭️ Culture Content
  1. There are 20,000 subscribers to the newsletter, which is a large and exciting number. This shows the writer has a strong and growing community.
  2. To celebrate this milestone, there is a special offer of 20% off for new subscribers until the end of 2024. It's a great chance for people to join and get more content.
  3. Subscribers will get access to new posts, archives, and a chat community. It's a way to connect and engage more with the writer.

Getting started

Turnaround • 59 implied HN points • 19 Jul 19
🕹 Technology Content
  1. The author is a journalist and part-time writer-editor-publisher-typist-investor at a newsletter, with a background in covering technology and co-founding a media company.
  2. The newsletter aims to feature topics like corporate storytelling, early-stage companies/founders, SaaS trends from India, tips and tools for fitness, and more.
  3. Readers will receive weekly updates and occasional in-depth breakdowns of topics in their inbox, providing an opportunity to get to know the author better.

Should you become a B2B Creator?

The Ask Newsletter — by Ellen Donnelly • 2 implied HN points • 25 Jun 25
💼 Business Content
  1. You don't need to create a lot of content to attract clients. Focus on quality and building trust instead.
  2. Big businesses in the B2B space are looking for creators with authority and a clear message, not just huge audiences.
  3. Creating content strategically can open up partnerships and opportunities for revenue while still serving your clients well.

Timeline Violence

Seeking Tribe • 12 implied HN points • 11 Oct 23
🕹 Technology Content
  1. Social media platforms need to prioritize free expression and diverse perspectives to prevent radicalization and misinformation.
  2. Incentivizing inflammatory content through monetization can lead to a toxic online environment with severe consequences.
  3. Improving platform features and user experience can enhance the quality of online interactions and promote positive engagement.

Opt out message on your Substack's Welcome Page: Help out your first time visitors

Next Big Newsletter • 10 implied HN points • 13 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Content
  1. Consider improving the opt-out message on your Substack's Welcome Page to be more welcoming and informative.
  2. Explore changing the default 'No thanks' link to something more engaging and helpful for visitors who are not ready to subscribe immediately.
  3. Customize the opt-out message in your Substack settings to provide a better experience for your potential subscribers.

The ABCs

Achee Alpha • 3 implied HN points • 24 Feb 24
💼 Business Content
  1. Focus on the foundations in marketing - Audience, Behavior, Content. These are the ABCs that matter most.
  2. Targeting the right audience is crucial. It's not about reaching everyone, but connecting with those who need your solution.
  3. Listen to your user's problems, understand their behavior, and create valuable content to attract and engage them.

#38 Three Subtleties from the Busy Alleys of SaaS Growth

Organic SaaS Growth • 1 implied HN point • 03 Jan 25
💼 Business Content
  1. Different social media channels have unique behaviors and metrics. A post's success can be measured in various ways, and what works on one platform might not work on another.
  2. Gathering user feedback is important, but it's more effective to focus on deep conversations with a few specific users rather than trying to survey a large group.
  3. AI is helpful for refining and enhancing human-created content, but most successful posts still come from people. It's best to combine human creativity with AI support.

Getting to 19,000 monthly clicks: Everything I've learned about SEO as a beginner

I Have No Idea What I'm Doing • 2 HN points • 03 May 23
🕹 Technology Content
  1. To improve SEO, focus on creating relevant content, establishing website trustworthiness, and building backlinks.
  2. Consider keyword difficulty when choosing which keywords to target for better ranking on Google.
  3. Utilize tools like Ahrefs for keyword research, and use strategies like programmatic SEO and ChatGPT to optimize content creation and increase website traffic.

A Short Service Announcement.

Trying to Understand the World • 2 implied HN points • 30 Apr 23
💼 Business Content
  1. The author will continue writing essays, but doesn't plan to introduce a paid tier for extra content.
  2. A paid tier will be introduced for voluntary support, but it won't offer additional content.
  3. The author appreciates the support and will continue to produce one free essay a week.

Deep dive: Marketing security

Mehdeeka • 1 HN point • 21 Sep 23
💼 Business Content
  1. Highlight your product's security or data management early on to differentiate your offering.
  2. Leverage content about data and security to make your startup appear bigger and more trustworthy.
  3. Marketing your focus on security isn't necessarily a target for hackers, and can be vital during a data breach to maintain trust and communicate effectively.

Join me on Notes

Ian Johnson • 0 implied HN points • 13 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Content
  1. Ian Johnson has started using Substack Notes to connect with readers in a new way.
  2. Subscribers to Ian's newsletter will automatically see his notes on Substack.
  3. Readers are encouraged to join Notes to share thoughts, ideas, and quotes.

Ads don't have to suck

Steven’s Substack • 0 implied HN points • 08 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Content
  1. Good ads solve problems and respect a publisher's app UX.
  2. Digital ads are a tax on our attention and publishers decide how much ad coverage to use before users leave.
  3. Advertisers and content publishers can collaborate to create dynamic and contextually relevant ad content, improving user experience.

Sarcasm Marketing 101

Market-ed-it • 0 implied HN points • 29 Oct 23
💼 Business Content
  1. Imagining Sarcasm Marketing as a new trend in the industry.
  2. Potential scenarios and humoristic examples of Sarcasm Marketing.
  3. Highlighting the importance of creativity and experimentation in marketing approaches.

Tech Regulation in India-Some important developments

Turnaround • 0 implied HN points • 14 Feb 20
🕹 Technology Content
  1. Tech regulation should strike a balance between innovation and control to avoid stifling progress.
  2. India's central bank is looking to set up a new entity for regulating retail payments, which may impact startups and payment gateways.
  3. OTT content providers in India are opting for self-regulation to avoid government regulations, setting an example for the tech industry.

Bottom line, up top

Mehdeeka • 0 implied HN points • 10 May 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Content
  1. Content design involves designing content for effective communication based on defined user needs.
  2. Efficiency in writing, such as getting to the point quickly, is crucial for engaging content.
  3. Consideration of accessibility and inclusivity in content creation is vital for ensuring all users can benefit from the information.

Stealing fire from the gods

Kiernan • 0 implied HN points • 06 Nov 23
🕹 Technology Content
  1. Technological achievements have irreversible consequences that humanity must learn to live with.
  2. Generative AI is producing content so human-like that it's challenging to distinguish from real, impacting the way we process data.
  3. Data providence and trustworthiness will be crucial in a world flooded with low-quality generated content.

A quick note on Notes.

The Snap Forward • 0 implied HN points • 18 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Content
  1. Substack Notes is a new tool for short content on Substack.
  2. Subscribers of The Snap Forward automatically see the author's notes.
  3. Registration for Crash Course in Personal Ruggedization closes on April 25th.