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Speaking truth to power has always been a cornerstone of journalism, so I don't know that I would attribute this to growth hacking (although this is HN so I gue
by sbarre 3y ago
Speaking truth to power has always been a cornerstone of journalism, so I don't know that I would attribute this to growth hacking (although this is HN so I guess the startup distortion lens is always on).
They are writing and publishing compelling investigative content, I think that's why they are getting the traction they have (plus the team has a proven track record from previous work).
- 93po 3y agoIt is rare for journalism to go against the interests of the powerful since it’s overwhelmingly owned by the powerful
- sbarre 3y agoI suspect you are relatively young? Because this concentration of ownership of news and journalism into fewer and fewer hands is a new-ish thing, at least in the last few decades. So on the timeline of journalism, it is not rare for this to happen, it's just increasingly rare in recent times. And I think a correction is coming, with for example this kind of more independent and self-funded projects.
- smegger001 3y agoIt not a new thing. Ever heard of William Randolph Hearst, and Hearst Communications? He was the Murdoch of his day fucking with politics, fake news supporting far right leaders and everything.
- 93po 3y agoPlease tell me how far back into history we have to go until the majority of news consumed by people was not from an organization owned by someone wealthy. Hint: it’s before the printing press
- sbarre 3y agoI never claimed what you are asking me to refute. As I did say, it has been getting worse and more concentrated in the last few decades. And I guess combined with the loss of commercial viability of local news due to the Internet, a point I didn't include but is certainly relevant.