Former Cable Anchors Embrace Substack for Their Next Act
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Top of the Ticker: Where do former cable news anchors go when their network gigs are up? Substack! The New York Times recently covered how Jim Acosta, Joy Reid, Mehdi Hassan, Don Lemon, and many other former cable personalities have found a new home on the publishing platform.
As the article outlines, Substack has recently made a push into video, which makes it an attractive option for former on-air personalities. Of course, that transition has not always been smooth as the anchors now have to adjust to creating their own subscription models plus work within bare-bones operations.
However, they also appreciate the casualness that comes with being on the platform, which former CNN head Jeff Zucker said allows for a more personal connection with their audience. “Viewers just want to hang out and hear from someone they like and trust,” Zucker observed.
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