The Ankler

Founded in 2019 and based in Los Angeles, The Ankler operates as a pivotal resource for insights into the entertainment industry, with a subscriber base of over 71,000. The company, part of the Y-Combinator batch W22, offers a variety of subscription plans, including annual subscriptions at $149 and monthly at $17, providing value through subscriber-only posts, full archive access, and the ability to engage with the community through comments. The Ankler is renowned for its smart, funny, and well-sourced content, featuring sections like ‘The Wakeup’, ‘Entertainment Strategy Guy’, ‘Richard Rushfield’, and ‘Prestige Junkie’. It also hosts podcasts such as ‘Martini Shot’ and ‘The Ankler Hot Seat’ and organizes industry-related events including panels and screenings. Available on Substack, The Ankler publishes a range of newsletters that focus on different facets of the media landscape, catering to a broad audience in the United States, Canada, and globally through its fully remote team.