Media Lens
Media Lens is a UK-based media watchdog. It is our response to the increasingly centralised, corporate, state-subservient nature of the mislabelled ‘mainstream’ media system.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issues | 50 | Founded | 2 years ago | Last Issue | 5 days ago |
| Active | |||||
Read this Newsletter
medialens.substack.comLatest Issues
‘You Can’t Be Neutral On A Moving Train’ – The Ed Sheeran Furore
Audio narration by Matt Alford
English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran is a megastar. With over 128 million followers on Spotify, he ranks as the platform’s second most-followed artist, surpassed only by Taylor Swift. Sheeran’s official YouTu...
The Nepal And Tibet Flood - Another Warning, Another Failure To Respond
A stark warning was issued to humanity via CCTV on 26 August when a tsunami-like torrent of floodwater rising as high as 130 metres destroyed Gyirong Port, one of the main border crossings between Nepal and Tibet.
The deeply shocking video...
4 Billion Dead: ‘There Are No Words’
Audio narration by Matt Alford
Wildfire smoke billows over the Atlantic coast near Lacanau, France in July. Photo by climate scientist Stefan Rahmstorf.
If you need an indication of how divorced the ‘mainstream’ media is from reality, con...
‘Let’s Just Embrace A Mediterranean Lifestyle’: Climate Lunacy And Burnham's 'Pragmatism'
‘Britain can’t stop climate change. Let’s just embrace a Mediterranean lifestyle’
This has to be a serious candidate for the most foolish comment ever made publicly by a British newspaper editor. Allister Heath, editor of the Sunday Tel...
25 Years Of Media Lens – The BBC’s Paul Adams On Iran
Audio narration by Matt Alford
This month marks the 25th anniversary of Media Lens. Still in short trousers, we sent our first media alert to a handful of readers on 9 July 2001.
For a long time, our alerts focused on challenging journal...
Audience Metrics
Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for Media Lens.
| Subscribers | Engagement | 78 | Monthly Web Visits | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accepts Sponsors | Estimated Cost per Ad | ||||
Chart Rankings
How this newsletter ranks in the official Substack charts.
| #244 |
Authors
The writers behind this newsletter.
Media Lens is a UK-based media watchdog. Run by writers David Cromwell and David Edwards, it is our response to the increasingly centralised, corporate, state-subservient nature of the mislabelled ‘mainstream’ media system.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I access the email archive for Media Lens?
You can find recent issues that have been published by Media Lens 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 Media Lens have?
To see how many people subscribe to Media Lens, 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 Media Lens?
Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch Media Lens 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 Media Lens?
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 Media Lens using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.
How can I find newsletters related to Media Lens?
Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like Media Lens. You can also search our email newsletter directory to discover other newsletters that cover the topics you're interested in.
How do I contact Media Lens?
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.