Jacobin

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

Jacobin provides socialist perspectives on politics, economics, and culture.

Target Customer

Individuals seeking left-wing political/economic/cultural analysis; readers of the American left; subscribers (digital and print); potential institutional subscribers (libraries, universities, nonprofits).

Key Differentiator

Explicitly socialist voice from the American left; combination of long-form essays, current affairs coverage, and investigative pieces; print + digital subscription model; nonprofit funding via the Jacobin Foundation.

Implementation Timeline

Value is available immediately after subscribing; print issues released quarterly (four per year).

Pain Points

1Lack of accessible socialist perspectives in mainstream media
2Need for rigorous, long-form analysis from a left perspective
3Desire for both print and digital access and support for independent media

Key Features

1Print + Digital subscription with four issues per year
2Online articles and essays (website content) and issue-based content (Borders, etc.)
3Back issues and gift subscriptions; institutional subscriptions
4Donation option via Jacobin Foundation; nonprofit status and tax-deductibility
5Sign-up for mailing list and reader engagement features

Target Customer Industries

Client Results

1Past website traffic: 20 million visitors in the past year
2Plan to publish 2,500 original essays over the next year
3Immediate access to digital content and discounted print subscriptions for new subscribers

Competitive Advantages

1Niche, explicitly socialist analysis not typically covered by mainstream media
2Integrated print and digital access, with nonprofit support
3Regular publication cadence and special issues (e.g., Borders)
4Accessible to a broad audience and open to donor support via Jacobin Foundation

Key Benefits

1Access to socialist analysis of politics, economics, and culture

2Choice between digital and print+digital subscriptions

3Support for independent, nonprofit media

4Regular, issue-based content and in-depth essays

Additional Product Information

Product Description

Jacobin is a magazine and website that provides socialist perspectives on politics, economics, and culture. It publishes online articles and long-form essays and offers a quarterly print magazine, with a nonprofit Jacobin Foundation supporting its mission.

Target Market

Individuals and institutions seeking socialist analysis; readers of left-leaning commentary; potential institutional subscribers (libraries, universities, nonprofits).

Unique Value Proposition

Jacobin combines a dedicated socialist editorial voice with accessible long-form content across online and print formats, supported by a nonprofit foundation.

Technical Requirements

No specific technical requirements noted beyond standard web access and subscription management; digital access via website.

Pricing Model

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