The Business of Content

Simon Owens

The show about how publishers create, distribute, and monetize their digital content. Read more

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Episodes

How an IMDB co-founder achieved three successful media exits

10/15/2025 01:00:58How a San Francisco print zine evolved into a thriving local blog

10/10/2025 36:56 How a government contractor built a media empire around his niche content

10/08/2025 54:52This local newsletter covering a Dallas suburb has the highest paid conversion rate on Substack

10/06/2025 37:54This former Amazon executive generates over $200,000 from a newsletter he sends just once a week

09/24/2025 54:34 Show all episodes

Our take on The Business of Content podcast

The Business of Content, hosted by media veteran Simon Owens, offers a monthly deep dive into the digital content arena. Each 50-minute episode is filled with knowledge for anyone interested in behind-the-scenes content creation. With his extensive background in journalism and marketing, Owens engages with industry experts to explore topics from niche YouTube channels to crafting profitable newsletters. The Business of Content is a tech news podcast by Simon Owens, tech and media journalist.