Reletter
Artwork for A Bit Gamey

A Bit Gamey

Phil Martin

A weekly look over Phil Martin's shoulder as he tries to develop fun and useful mobile apps

Platform
Substack
PricingOnly free issuesPublishesWeekly
Issues268Founded5 years agoLast Issue8 days ago
Active

Read this Newsletter

abitgamey.substack.com
Artwork for A Bit Gamey

Latest Issues

How mimetic desire shapes startups

A few years ago, “Uber for X” startups seemed to be spawning daily. Uber for laundry. Uber for dog walking. Uber for massages. Uber for private jets.

The logic seemed compelling. Uber was one of the fastest-growing startups in the world. I...

8 days ago
4
2

When earning more stops making sense

Earlier this year, aged 64, I was made redundant.

I had spent 40 years working in large companies. My default course of action was to update my CV, contact recruiters and find a similar job. I decided not to.

It wasn’t an “I’m retiring” m...

15 days ago
5

How to find the obvious solution

When Rory Sutherland was promoted at Ogilvy, Mike Walsh, who ran Ogilvy Europe, gave him a small book entitled Obvious Adams. Rory was slightly offended. He imagined the occasion might be marked with something suitably heavyweight, perhaps...

22 days ago
2

Solve the problem, not the idea

A friend set up Daily View, my family-managed day calendar for older adults, for his mother this week. I’d spent months thinking about the product, designing screens, writing code and deciding what features it needed. Then a real person sta...

a month ago
2

The rise of taste

I’m building the website for my product Daily View (a calm, easy-to-read view of the day). Like others exploring AI, I’ve used Claude, ChatGPT and Gemini for idea shaping, design and coding.

The experience has been both inspiring and somew...

a month ago
2
3

Key Facts

Contact Information
Newsletter Author
Number of Subscribers
Find out how many people subscribe to this newsletter.

Audience Metrics

Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for A Bit Gamey.

SubscribersEngagement67Monthly Web Visits
Accepts SponsorsEstimated Cost per Ad

Authors

The writers behind this newsletter.

  • Phil Martin

    I’ll help you develop fun and useful mobile apps by sharing my journey with Conxy (Tetris meets Candy Crush) and Daily View (Clear, calm day calendar).

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    How can I access the email archive for A Bit Gamey?

    You can find recent issues that have been published by A Bit Gamey on Reletter by scrolling up to where it says Latest Issues. Tap on the link for any of the most recent emails or hit More Issues to see older ones.

    How many subscribers does A Bit Gamey have?

    To see how many people subscribe to A Bit Gamey, simply upgrade your Reletter account. We provide readership numbers and lots of other stats for this newsletter so you can decide if it's worth reaching out to.

    How can I advertise in A Bit Gamey?

    Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch A Bit Gamey as a potential sponsor or partner, make sure that you've done your research and checked its newsletter stats with Reletter.

    Then, personalize one of our winning pitching templates and send it to the right person using the contact info provided.

    How much does it cost to sponsor a publication like A Bit Gamey?

    Newsletter ad rates (or CPM) vary depending on many factors, including industry, number of subscribers, open rate, ad placement and more.

    To find out how much an ad will cost, contact A Bit Gamey using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.

    How can I find newsletters related to A Bit Gamey?

    Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like A Bit Gamey. You can also search our email newsletter directory to discover other newsletters that cover the topics you're interested in.

    How do I contact A Bit Gamey?

    Reletter provides this newsletter's website URL above, where you will often find their contact information. We also provide links to associated social media accounts and pitching templates so you can reach out fast.