Casey Newton's shift to Substack shows how newsletters are changing Paid Members Public
On the day he breaks another major Facebook story, Verge tech editor Casey Newton jumps ship for the Substack way
Get some audio in your engagement strategy Paid Members Public
Why audio is critical to your audience engagement thinking, why hashtags are back on Facebook, and more to spark your imagination this week…
British journalism still has a serious equality problem Paid Members Public
Plenty of talented young female and BAME journalists are entering the industry — but precious few are making the top ranks. Why is that?
Journalism needs members, not readers Paid Members Public
Members and subscribers are not the same thing. We're at a moment of inflection in journalism, and understanding the difference might be crucial.
Journalists: do NOT upgrade to iOS14 today Paid Members Public
Apple's big iOS and iPad update arrives today. You do NOT want to install it today, if you use your iPhone or iPad for your journalism.
On engagement metrics and Facebook malignancy Paid Members Public
Today's thesis: engagement metrics are unfairly maligned, but Facebook deserves every piece of criticism thrown at it.
LinkedIn, TikTok and the dawn of the algorithm wars Paid Members Public
LinkedIn, the dull elder sibling of Facebook and Twitter, is slowly finding new relevance. But the war over TikTok points the way to social media's future.
The secret of Apple News+ success? Knowing your content and your audience Paid Members Public
What does a fried egg have to do with the Wall Street Journal and Apple News+? It's all about your most important content…
