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I’m not a fan of The Athletic

I’m not a fan of The Athletic

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Sep 04, 2023
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I understand the business model. It’s been very successful in achieving its aims; raising £139.5 million in funding. It was busily tucking into its seventh round of investor lolly, which generated 1.2 million or more subscribers before being bought by the New York Times last year for $550 million.

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