Zhach's News & Views
Investor Due Diligence Report
by Zhachory Volker
ghostMedia
Let's make News better! Thoughts, stories, and ideas related to journalism, AI, and personal growth
1K
~0%
Subscriber count is a platform estimate
Pricing
$10/mo
$100/yr annual option
$618
~70 est. paid subs
$309/mo – $928/mo(±50%)
Previously Weekly
0.9 posts/week
82/100
Very Consistent (~8.2d avg)
| Newsletter | Subscribers | Weekly Growth | Price | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Women Post | 36K | N/A | $8/mo | substack |
| 7x7 | 19K | N/A | Free | substack |
| Bubble Pop with Rachel Gilmore | 19K | N/A | $8/mo | substack |
| Dissent in Bloom | 18K | N/A | $6/mo | substack |
| Month | Subscribers | Est. Revenue | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 3.5K | $2,164.17 | — |
| Mar 2026 | 1.5K | $927.5 | -57.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 1K | $618.33 | -33.3% |
Platform Dependency
Uses ghost platform
Publishing Consistency
Regular publishing schedule
Key Person
Single-author publication — key-person dependency
Revenue Model
Active paid subscription tier
Subscriber threshold
1K subscribers — below the 3K category median (based on 553 newsletters)
Has paid tier
Active paid subscription offering
Peer monetization
100% of 288 similar-size peers in Media have paid tiers
Pricing position
$10/mo vs $6/mo category median (858 newsletters)
| Date | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | $10 | $100 |
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.
| Channel 4 News |
| 18K |
| N/A |
| Free |
| substack |