How one news brand is thriving amidst a digital publishing meltdown

Next in Media spoke to Tim Huelskamp, founder and CEO of 1440 Media, about how the company built a media business of 3 million plus daily readers by focusing on non partisan news and treating a newsletter like a direct to consumer brand. Tim discusses the history and mission of the daily email newsletter. He explains how 1440 aims to provide comprehensive and non-partisan news to busy professionals who want to stay informed across various topics. Tim shares insights into the company's business model, including their focus on unit economics and paid growth. He also discusses the value of attention and the importance of brand safety in working with advertisers. Tim explores the potential for expansion into new areas and verticals, as well as the future of newsletters in the creator economy. Takeaways• 1440 aims to provide comprehensive and non-partisan news to busy professionals across various topics.• The company focuses on unit economics and paid growth to monetize their audience and ensure profitability.• Brand safety is a priority for 1440, and they work with advertisers who value their brand-safe environment.• The future of newsletters is promising, with the potential for more creators utilizing the medium to share knowledge and engage with their audience. Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background03:00 The Birth of 144006:00 The Need for Comprehensive and Non-Partisan News09:00 Business Model and Growth Strategy12:00 The Importance of Unit Economics15:00 Paid Growth and the Value of Attention18:00 Working with Advertisers and Brand Safety21:00 Expanding into New Areas and Verticals24:00 The Future of Newsletters and the Creator Economy29:00 Closing Remarks Guest: Tim HuelskampHost: Mike ShieldsSponsored by: KochavaSponsored by: PublicaProduced by: Fresh Take