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substackMedia
Independent news and investigative journalism on politics and empire.
20K
2K paid
~0%
Subscriber count is a platform estimate
Pricing
$7/mo
$70/yr annual option
$11K
2K paid subs
$11K/mo – $11K/mo(±0%)
Previously ~4x per week
3.6 posts/week
50/100
Variable (~3.2d avg)
| Newsletter | Subscribers | Weekly Growth | Price | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melanie Phillips | 44K | N/A | $6.99/mo | substack |
| The Women Post | 36K | N/A | $8/mo | substack |
| London Centric | 36K | N/A | $7.95/mo | substack |
| Press Gazette | 32K | N/A | Free | substack |
| Month | Subscribers | Est. Revenue | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 20K | $11,130 | — |
| Apr 2026 | 20K | $11,130 | ~0% |
Platform Dependency
Hosted on substack subdomain
Publishing Consistency
Variable publishing frequency
Key Person
Single-author publication — key-person dependency
Revenue Model
Active paid subscription tier
Subscriber threshold
20K subscribers — above the 3K category median for first paid tier
Has paid tier
Active paid subscription offering
Peer monetization
100% of 85 similar-size peers in Media have paid tiers
Pricing position
$7/mo vs $6/mo category median (815 newsletters)
| Date | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | $7 | $70 |
Disclaimer: This report is generated automatically based on publicly available data and proprietary estimation models. Estimated subscriber counts are derived from engagement patterns and should be verified through direct disclosure. Revenue estimates are based on known pricing and estimated paid subscriber counts. This report is for informational purposes only and should not be the sole basis for investment decisions.
Score based on available components only.
| Component | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Paid Subscriber Ratio | 90/100 | 25% |
| The Entertainment Strategy Guy |
| 28K |
| N/A |
| $15/mo |
| substack |