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In an AI World, Being Obviously Human Is a Strategy
The Internet Is Full of Content. Readers Are Starving for Humans.

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Market News
What to expect from creators in 2026 (LINK)
Top 100 newsletter sponsors of 2025 (LINK)
ChatGPT ads coming in 2025 with commission-based model (LINK)
Forbes abruptly fires dozens of contributing writers. (LINK)
Shopify just launched a Substack with content for entrepreneurs. (LINK)
What AI Can’t Copy (and Why That’s Your Advantage)
AI is everywhere, trust feels shaky, and a lot of writing online is starting to sound the same. But that’s exactly why human writers matter more in 2026, not less. What actually cuts through now isn’t hacks or tools, it’s proof you’re human: lived experience, empathy, real opinions, and stories that feel like they came from someone who’s been there. Readers don’t want perfect content, they want connection, and that’s something AI still can’t fake.
Walter Rhein’s story makes this clear. Growth is messy, inconsistent, and often driven by timing, not talent, but sticking around is the real advantage. He shows how using Medium and Substack together, showing up in Notes, collaborating with other writers, and staying active without burning out can quietly compound over time. The big takeaway: don’t chase stats, don’t quit early, help other writers, and keep publishing. The audience is growing, the market isn’t saturated, and if you care about trust and long-term growth, you’re right on time. (LINK)
Media News
Why polls/quizzes for growth should not be ignored (LINK)
Selling newsletter v podcast ads. (LINK)
Kim Kardashian launches a course with a clever waitlist concept (LINK)
How to turn your newsletter audience into real website ad revenue. (LINK)
LinkedIn emerges as a serious player in the creator economy. (LINK)
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