Simon Owens's Tech and Media - Ask me a question! (December edition)
Hey there! This is my regular Q&A feature that allows readers to ask me questions that I can answer in a future newsletter. Last month I managed to devote several newsletters to answering some really good reader questions, and so I’m excited to keep this going. So if you’re reading this right now, consider this a personal invitation: ask me a question. Obviously, I’m most knowledgeable on media industry stuff, but I’m also happy to field questions on other topics as well. What makes a question good for my newsletter?Two things: 1. Don't ask a question about Substack: I over index on Substack-related questions. Instead, maybe consider broadening your question so it's more about the larger newsletter ecosystem. 2. Don't ask hyper specific questions: I get a lot of people who ask questions about their very specific situations (for instance, last month I had someone ask me for advice about her sewing blog). That doesn't translate well for my newsletter audience. Remember, I'm answering these questions for an audience of 8000+ subscribers who work in the media and Creator Economy. Consider asking something about broader trends within those industries. Here’s the thread where you can ask your question : You're currently a free subscriber to Simon Owens's Media Newsletter. For the full experience, upgrade your subscription. |
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How to sell your media business
Friday, December 2, 2022
Welcome! I'm Simon Owens and this is my media industry newsletter. If you've received it, then you either subscribed or someone forwarded it to you. If you fit into the latter camp and want to
It’s time for the media to embrace self-service native advertising
Thursday, December 1, 2022
News publishers haven't lifted a finger to copy the tech industry's most successful ad innovation.
Why journalists are so desperate to find a Twitter alternative
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Twitter has operated as the primary venue for writers to take their audiences with them as they move from job to job.
More creators reveal their #1 growth hack
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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15 local news entrepreneurs walk into a Zoom call
Friday, November 11, 2022
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