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Subscription entertainment news
The Ankler is subscription news for the entertainment industry so good that everyone from CEOs to creators pay to consume it every day.
The Ankler is a Substack publication delivering commentary and reporting on the business of entertainment, with multiple newsletters, podcasts, and features. It targets readers interested in Hollywood industry news, analysis, and insider perspectives. The site emphasizes exclusive content and showcases a variety of editorial series and shows.
The product consists of a subscription-based publication ecosystem that includes newsletters, podcasts, and features. Users access via a Substack-style platform for regular articles and newsletters (e.g., The Wakeup, Prestige Junkie), and can listen to associated podcasts (Ankler Podcast, Prestige Junkie, Art Crafts, Martini Shot) and view video content. Subscriptions grant early access to events and exclusive conversations, along with ongoing coverage of industry news, awards, and business analysis.
Who it’s for: Industry professionals and enthusiasts interested in the business side of entertainment, including reporters, executives, creators, and fans who follow Hollywood power dynamics, deals, and market trends.
Hiring/traction mentioned (subscribers; hundreds of thousands), ongoing publication updates and new chapter announcements
Janice Min is CEO and Editor in Chief of Ankler Media, a network of essential newsletters, podcasts and events covering the entertainment industry and home to The Ankler flagship newsletter.
Founder and author of The Ankler newsletter. Journalist, author and editor.
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