Culture Edit: Substack Move, New Media, Nurses to MedSpa, AI Under Attack and Old School Gap Ads.
Hey everyone,
We’re writing to let you know that the Culture Edit newsletter is moving to Substack.
Why? Because we believe Substack (and it’s competitors) are the future of media. It’s a platform built to prioritize thoughtful content and meaningful engagement, giving brands and writers the tools to foster real conversations with their communities.
As consultants, this matters to us for two big reasons:
Substack provides the kind of engagement and transparency that our clients value.
If we’re going to advise clients to embrace a platform, we should live in that ecosystem ourselves.
This isn’t about jumping on a trend—it’s about recognizing where media is headed and making sure we’re part of it.
What Does This Mean for You?
1. Nothing, really.
You’ll still get the same newsletter delivered to your inbox every Monday, just like before.
2. More, if you want it.
If you choose to engage with Substack, there’s a bit more on offer:
· Commenting: We’ll have comments turned on for discussions about cultural topics.
· Conversations: Expect notes and insights that spark real dialogue.
· Community: Substack connects readers, writers, and journalists. You can engage not only with us but also with others in this ecosystem.
This move doesn’t change what we write about or how we show up in your inbox. It just adds more layers for those who want them.
If you’ve been curious about Substack or how it’s reshaping media, this is your chance to explore. And if not? No pressure—we’ll keep delivering the same thoughtful content every week.
As always, thanks for reading. And don’t forget to share!
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Trump’s Win Cemented It: New Media Is Leaving the Old Guard Behind
Confirmation that the new media landscape no longer includes traditional outlets. Podcasts lead the charge along with social. And by the way, the median age of TV viewers is basically 70 years old.
Why Nurses Are Going From the ER to the Med Spa
Aesthetics is booming and taking valued nurses (PA’s, and NP’s) out of the traditional healthcare system. An industry that struggles with change may have no choice but to re-think how compensation, job structure and culture impact the nurse experience.
Washington Post Employees Ordered Back to Office 5 Days a Week
Alignment with Amazon.
Amazon CEO denies full in-office mandate is 'backdoor layoff'
Can A.I. Be Blamed for a Teen’s Suicide?
“It’s going to be super, super helpful to a lot of people who are lonely or depressed,” Noam Shazeer, one of the founders of Character.AI
All the Cities in the World Larger Than New York City
Culture Edit Podcast
Ep. 065 – Election Day, NYC Marathon Content, Conference Culture, and AI Music Production
This week Nikki and Chad on Election Day, so they chat politics – not really. They catch us up on FirstPort (the hardest group ride in the US), who won the content game at the NYC Marathon, how Disney World has no sidewalks, the nostalgia of the Rainforest Café, Squishmallows, the Headway app, Taylor Sheridan’s Lioness, and what is wrong with the Corporate Conference culture today (lots of martini’s). Most importantly, Nikki shares her now AI music production skills and plays some original music – DILPS!
Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts.