The hottest Subscriber growth Substack posts right now

And their main takeaways
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I Hit 4,000 Subscribers and Now I Need Your Help

Kristina God's Online Writing Club • 1378 implied HN points • 23 Feb 24
💼 Business Marketing Entrepreneurship Content creation Subscriber growth Online Communities
  1. The writer reached 4,000 subscribers in just 15 months, which is a big achievement for a newsletter. They did it without relying on friends and family for support.
  2. They are thankful for their readers, especially the paid subscribers, who help keep their content going. This support allows them to focus on creating quality material.
  3. The writer wants to know more about their audience's interests. They plan to use a new survey tool to ask readers directly what they would like to see in the future.

When hosting the world's most popular podcast is not enough

Simon Owens's Media Newsletter • 324 implied HN points • 18 Oct 24
🎙 Podcasts Media industry Subscriber growth Digital Strategy Audience engagement
  1. Alex Cooper is not just about hosting a popular podcast; she wants to build a whole media empire. Her ambition shows that success goes beyond just one project.
  2. The Boston Globe has successfully increased its digital revenue by having both free and paywalled content. This approach helps attract a wider audience while also generating income.
  3. Bloomberg Media is trying to keep its subscribers happy by launching a Weekend Edition. This shows how important it is for media companies to find new ways to engage their audience and reduce churn.

An Update to the Essay "Intimations of a New Worldview"

Intimations of a New Worldview • 373 implied HN points • 22 Apr 23
📚 Literature Essays Philosophy Subscriber growth
  1. Changes and additions to the essay 'Intimations of a New Worldview' were made, including a figure illustrating the 'journey of the revolutionary hero'.
  2. The author is working on a post exploring the significance of 'meaning in life' from an evolutionary psychology perspective.
  3. The substack has experienced growth with over 1,400 subscribers after nine months, showing progress despite the author's initial anonymity.

Growth Currency by Dylan Redekop

Newsletter Circle • 176 implied HN points • 20 Mar 23
💼 Business Entrepreneurship Marketing Monetization Email Marketing Subscriber growth
  1. Starting a newsletter can be a rewarding and powerful way to build an online business.
  2. Utilizing lead magnets, cross-promotions, and referral programs can significantly boost newsletter growth.
  3. Consider removing cold subscribers and focus on maintaining an engaged audience for optimal newsletter monetization and growth.

Spotify Loose Ends: Pricing, User Value and Big Data!

Musings on Markets • 0 implied HN points • 23 Mar 18
💼 Business Finance Valuation Market Analysis Data Strategy Subscriber growth
  1. Spotify's value can be tricky to figure out. It's often based on comparisons to companies like Pandora and Netflix, which can lead to different opinions on how much Spotify is really worth.
  2. The worth of Spotify's subscribers is important for its overall value. By looking at how much revenue each subscriber brings in, the company can estimate its long-term potential.
  3. Data collection is a big part of Spotify's business. While having access to user preferences can be valuable, it may not always lead to higher worth due to competition and privacy concerns.
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