Luke Turner & John Doran
The Quietus
Members of the independent music and culture magazine are rewarded with perks that take them deeper into the cultural quirks they love, as well as exclusive music releases.
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For those who always have something to say
Sadie Ryan
Accentricity
Members pay to keep the lights on for the podcast they love. In return, they receive bonus episodes. Some members even pay extra to support Accentricity's outreach project for young podcasters.
Tag Warner
Gay Times
The veteran LGBTQI+ magazine's editors use memberships to fund original content on their own terms. Members enjoy an all-in-one print and online magazine membership.
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Luke Turner
The Quietus“Steady isn't a tech platform trying to make money off publishers, it's publishers trying to make the publishing ecosystem work.”
Nathalie Hasson
Louie Media“Something I like about working with Steady is that we can be part of developing a better product that really fits our needs. We feel very listened to.”
Tag Warner
Gay Times“I personally think a reader-funded model is the way forward for the media. It is for us, and we're excited to develop that.”
Liv Little
gal-dem“We shouldn't be scared of asking people to invest in the creative work we produce, because the creative work we produce costs money.”
Alberto Puliafito
Slow News“Every day we're surprised by the warmth and power of the readers who sustain us. This is the power of memberships.”
Juliane Fritz
Bin Weg Bouldern“I wouldn't have believed it at the beginning, but suddenly Steady has become my main source of income.”