Followers Are DEAD. Subscribers Are The Future | with Media Industry Insider Simon Owens 💀

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Social media is evolving. Followers are no longer the end goal—subscribers, genuine relationships, finding “your tribe” and real engagement are.

Simon Owens is a media strategist, journalist and newsletter expert.

In his opinion, subscription-based platforms like Substack are giving creators a way to build sustainable businesses without being at the mercy of an algorithm. An email list is protecting us from the ups and downs of social media. Learn more about the future of social mediaand the role Substack plays.

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✅CHAPTERS
0:00 - Introducing Simon Owens: journalist & media expert
0:59 - From traditional news to independent media ownership
2:12 - Why Simon prefers Substack over other platforms
3:37 - Growth: from 1,200 free subscribers to 15,000
6:05 - Monetization: paid subscribers & earnings
7:01 - Paid subscription perks: introductory calls, access to exclusive content.
9:11 - The role of long-form interviews & evergreen content
12:09 - Substack’s media tab & Notes feature—potential Twitter replacement
15:32 - Substack as a full-fledged content platform
20:13 - Patreon’s role in proving people would pay for creators
20:28 - YouTube’s impact on the creator economy
23:24 - Medium’s early success, then its struggles with pivots
26:10 - Some writers still succeed on Medium
29:05 - LinkedIn newsletters—pros, cons & strategy
31:42 - Why Substack is more “lovable” than other platforms
36:06 - The rise of lifetime subscriptions & monetization trends
38:31 - Will Substack introduce lifetime subscriptions?
39:09 - Chris’ thoughts on the future of social media
40:25 - Rapid-fire questions: ideal podcast guests
41:58 - How to connect with Simon for a podcast feature
42:52 - Moving & upgrading his podcast setup

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