In These Times

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

In These Times provides investigative reporting about corporate malfeasance and government wrongdoing, analysis of national and world affairs, and cultural criticism that matters.

Target Customer

Readers and supporters of independent journalism; subscribers and donors; people interested in politics, labor issues, Palestine, and culture. The site notes it is a reader-supported nonprofit and includes subscriptions and donations as ways to engage.

Key Differentiator

A reader-supported nonprofit publication with a broad, cross-cutting editorial mix (Politics, Labor, Palestine, Culture, Investigations, Comics, Translations, Podcasts, etc.) and staff/writers represented by unions, signaling a distinct labor-aligned journalism ethos and multi-format content.

Implementation Timeline

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Pain Points

1Need for independent investigative journalism focused on corporate malfeasance and government wrongdoing.
2Desire for in-depth analysis of national and world affairs beyond standard coverage.
3Interest in critical cultural criticism and diverse media formats (comics, podcasts, translations) to engage broader audiences.

Key Features

1Investigative reports, opinion pieces, and long-form features across multiple sections (Politics, Labor, Palestine, Culture, etc.).
2Multi-format content including comics, translations, interviews, and podcasts.
3Weekly newsletters and a subscription/donation model supporting the nonprofit newsroom.
4Content authored by a range of writers and editors; staff represented by unions.

Target Customer Industries

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Decision Makers

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Client Results

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Competitive Advantages

1Nonprofit, reader-supported model that emphasizes independent journalism.
2Broad editorial coverage spanning politics, labor, Palestine, culture, and investigative reporting.
3Diverse content formats (articles, comics, translations, interviews, podcasts) to engage varied audiences.
4Transparency about union representation of staff/writers.

Key Benefits

1Independent investigative journalism on important social issues.

2Comprehensive coverage across multiple topics and formats.

3Supportive community of readers/donors through subscriptions and donations.

4Staff aligned with labor unions, reflecting a commitment to worker voices.

Additional Product Information

Product Description

Investigative reporting about corporate malfeasance and government wrongdoing, analysis of national and world affairs, and cultural criticism that matters.

Target Market

Individuals interested in in-depth political analysis, labor issues, Gaza/Palestine coverage, and cultural criticism; readers who support nonprofit journalism and subscribe/donate to sustain coverage.

Unique Value Proposition

A nonprofit, union-backed newsroom delivering investigative reporting and cross-topic analysis across politics, labor, Palestine, and culture, with diverse content formats and a reader-supported model.

Technical Requirements

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Pricing Model

Donations and subscriptions; Gift subscriptions; 501(c)3 nonprofit

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