The hottest Promotion Substack posts right now

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Self-recommending

In My Tribe • 136 implied HN points • 17 Feb 26
🎙 Podcasts Promotion
  1. Two former high-school classmates recorded a podcast interview together.
  2. The interviewee was very tired, but the host kept a good pace and the conversation turned out better than expected.
  3. The episode is shared for listeners to check out and enjoy.

The Abundance Agenda: The Best Of 2025

Odds and Ends of History • 469 implied HN points • 29 Dec 25
🎙 Podcasts Promotion
  1. The episode is a year-end roundup that collects four favorite segments from 2025 into one special show.
  2. Listeners are encouraged to share the pod and leave a nice review, with the episode available on major podcast platforms.
  3. Links are provided to newsletters, YouTube, and social profiles so people can follow and connect with the creators.

A chance to share writing

Philosophy bear • 92 implied HN points • 07 Jan 26
📚 Literature Promotion
  1. An offer to help writers promote their work by sharing notes, adding them to recommended lists, or reposting excerpts, while making no promises about results.
  2. A candid admission of sometimes feeling overlooked mixed with gratitude for past breaks and a commitment to pay those chances forward by giving others opportunities.
  3. A clear invitation for writers to post their work in the comments so it can get extra visibility and help make the talent market feel less lonely.

I’m Pausing for January, Help Keep Going Alive

Startup Strategies • 57 implied HN points • 02 Jan 26
🎙 Podcasts Promotion
  1. The Keep Going podcast and The Innovators will pause for the rest of January so other work can be finished.
  2. The break isn’t permanent but will help decide how much of the show can continue and how often it will appear.
  3. Readers are being asked to become paid subscribers to help keep the show alive, with a 20% discount on the annual plan.
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What’s up with…? - Part 1: Temu

Tech Buzz China Insider • 139 implied HN points • 22 Dec 23
💼 Business Promotion
  1. Pinduoduo's cross-border platform Temu experienced rapid growth, reaching impressive sales numbers and expanding to new markets with strong user retention rates.
  2. Temu heavily invested in marketing and promotion, with a significant budget allocation for advertising and user acquisition, showcasing a focus on market expansion and customer reach.
  3. Logistics played a vital role in Temu's operations, with a well-defined shipping strategy to ensure timely deliveries and a wide product range provided by a large network of suppliers.

Mountain of Devils and Creation Science

Sundman figures it out! • 98 implied HN points • 23 May 23
📚 Literature Promotion
  1. The author is working on two novels: 'Mountain of Devils' and 'Creation Science'.
  2. The novel 'Acts of the Apostles' was initially written without a detailed outline, following a 'pantsing' approach.
  3. Research and inspiration for the novels include studying cults, charismatic leaders, 70's music, and feminist classics.

Let's Network! A Pryor Thoughts Update

Pryor Questions • 634 implied HN points • 01 Mar 23
💼 Business Promotion
  1. Starting out as a writer online brings excitement, uncertainty, and potential for popularity.
  2. Continuing as a writer online may lead to challenges like competition, questionable advice, and realization about successful writers.
  3. Ways to combat challenges include guest posting, recommending others, and utilizing features on platforms like Substack and Medium.

Things Change, Things Stay the Same

The Radar • 19 implied HN points • 10 Apr 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Promotion
  1. Despite changes over time, some problems, like toxic leadership, persist unchanged.
  2. Ignoring toxic leadership allows it to continue and negatively impact organizations.
  3. Toxic leadership isn't just about overt hostility, but also subtle influences that harm teams.

It Could Be Said #45 Where's The Road To Wembley?

It Could Be Said • 19 implied HN points • 02 Aug 23
🎾 Sports Promotion
  1. AEW has a big opportunity to turn things around in North America with the ALL IN event
  2. There are concerns among British and Irish fans about AEW's approach to hyping the event at Wembley Stadium
  3. The success of ALL IN could help AEW reenergize its North American fanbase and compete better with WWE

Promoting Platform Takeoff and Self-Fulfilling Expectations

Platform Papers • 19 implied HN points • 15 Mar 23
💼 Business Promotion
  1. Successful launch of new platform ventures is crucial for expansion and innovation in online platforms.
  2. In platform industries, marketing involves more than just creating awareness; it's about coordinating market actors to shift from one equilibrium to another.
  3. Promoting new platforms should focus on creating expectations of a large future user base rather than revealing small current user numbers.

3 steps for a FAST promotion to management

Leading Developers • 43 implied HN points • 19 Mar 24
💼 Business Promotion
  1. Be the go-to person for your manager by taking ownership of important tasks and being proactive in asking for responsibilities.
  2. Become visible outside your team by working on critical projects for the organization, actively participating in Slack channels, and producing helpful content.
  3. When seeking a promotion, be respectful but firm in asking for what you want, setting concrete goals, and taking proactive steps to achieve them.

So you’ve solved the chicken-and-egg problem…

Platform Papers • 19 implied HN points • 22 Dec 22
💼 Business Promotion
  1. Successful platform ecosystem orchestration involves more than just network effects
  2. Selective promotion is a powerful tool for directing attention to high-quality complements in a platform ecosystem
  3. Facilitating scale benefits among complementors can help drive greater value and prevent dominance in a platform ecosystem

Promoting Ali Afridi to Principal

Equal Ventures • 19 implied HN points • 11 Jan 21
💼 Business Promotion
  1. Ali Afridi's determination and eagerness to learn led him to drop out of college to pursue a career in the venture community, showing his unique perspective and intelligence.
  2. Cognitive diversity is valued in the workplace, as demonstrated by Ali Afridi's ability to bring impactful insights and expose blind spots, making the team smarter and better.
  3. Ali Afridi's promotion to Principal after his impactful contributions and continuous pursuit of knowledge showcases the value of investing in talented individuals within a firm.

PR Is Not a Dirty Word

The Fairest Writer • 0 implied HN points • 25 May 21
🎭️ Culture Promotion
  1. Public relations (PR) isn't something to look down on. It's important to promote ideas and works because there are lots of people who will appreciate different things.
  2. It's okay to separate different roles like writing, critiquing, and promoting. Each has its own purpose, and promoting does not lessen the quality of the work.
  3. Building connections with others in PR can be enriching. If you believe in your work, sharing it with the world is just as important as creating it.

It's Pub Day, Pub Day!

The Fairest Writer • 0 implied HN points • 26 May 20
📚 Literature Promotion
  1. It's a big day for the author as their book is published, and they're excited to share it with everyone. They hope people will support their work by buying or sharing it.
  2. The author reflects on their journey as a writer and finds joy in the pure love for reading and writing that inspired them in the first place.
  3. They emphasize the importance of promotion and press in a writer's life to help sustain their career, while also expressing a love for helping other writers succeed.

15% Rebate for Pique Tea

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 15 Jun 22
🍲 Food & Drink Promotion
  1. Pique Tea offers premium quality, organic tea crystals with a 15% rebate. They guarantee purity by screening for heavy metals, toxic molds, and pesticides.
  2. The post about the rebate for Pique Tea is for paid subscribers only. To subscribe and access the discount, users can visit the provided link.
  3. Paid subscribers can sign in to get details about the 15% rebate for Pique Tea and enjoy the benefits offered in the post.

An excerpt from my upcoming record.

SJF • 0 implied HN points • 15 May 23
🎶 Music Promotion
  1. When composing music, sometimes new sounds inspire new directions.
  2. Don't be afraid to scrap work and start fresh if it's not working.
  3. Creativity requires nurturing and a willingness to explore different paths.