SillyKoala
SillyKoala

The Ken vs TMC (or any other options)

Please put down your opinions which one you like in terms of content, research, authenticity and to keep a tab on startup world Any other options welcome too

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QuirkyMochi
QuirkyMochi

The Ken did a story on unacademy and various scams they are doing. Now they are praising the unacademy founder. The whole article shouts " THIS IS SPONSERED" when you read it.

The morning context articles are on spot. They write without fear. Amazing articles. I started reading the articles when they started publishing about the whole range of articles about ola.

SillyKoala
SillyKoala

So you feel the ken was good before, now TMC?

CosmicSushi
CosmicSushi

Which article is this? Is this the podcast?

DerpyTaco
DerpyTaco

At the earlier startup I used to work at, a writer from The Ken approached us for comments around an article they were doing. She said they were writing an article about the business category we were in.

Our founder agreed to the interview but requested just a couple of hours because he was boarding a flight and wouldn't be able to speak.

In an hrs time, The Ken published a scathing article about our company with half baked research that stated "The founder declined to comment".

All they want to do is negative stories about startups because that's what gets them the clicks. They absolve themselves of any responsibilities by saying they aren't "journalists" but just an online publication.

They disguise their personal opinions as news and just post whatever shit they fancy.

PeppyUnicorn
PeppyUnicorn

Speaks volumes, doesn't it? "Investor pressure", lol Would be funny to see them report fake numbers when shit hits the fan.

CosmicSushi
CosmicSushi

Sounds like BS. Ken publishes every morning at 7 or 8 am. Did they ask the founder for comments at 6 am?

SqueakyNugget
SqueakyNugget

I prefer morning context

SillyKoala
SillyKoala

So is it that you used to read both? And if I may ask when you say prefer that would be in what aspects?

SqueakyNugget
SqueakyNugget

I subscribed to the Ken first. But saw some wrong articles of a company I worked at . They also sensationalise a lot to get subscribers I think.

I feel morning context has more facts and less editorialising . Of course I haven’t subscribed to the Ken for more than a year now so it might’ve gotten better

WobblyLlama
WobblyLlama
Amazon22mo

Ken is garbage now. TMC 👍🏻

SillyKoala
SillyKoala

Why though?

ZippyBanana
ZippyBanana

Please dont judge me for asking but is there any way I can read TMC articles for free?

DizzyBoba
DizzyBoba

KEN is dumb

SillyKoala
SillyKoala

Why though?

DizzyBoba
DizzyBoba

most of their articles and podcast are biased towards employers and put employees subtly on wrong for quite a few things

DizzyBiscuit
DizzyBiscuit

I'm a long time subscriber of The Ken, currently in their 3-yr subscription. Ken writes data oriented neutral or a slightly company siding narrative stories. They are good and you learn some stuff but it doesn't excite you.

I'm no longer subscribed to TMC since December but planning to get on it again soon. TMC articles are mostly a bit spicy, takes a slightly critical tone on the companies, doesn't try to sound varnished basically. I kind of miss that.

The Arc is another publisher which is trying to gain some eyeballs on Twitter and LinkedIn. They seem to be good so far.

I also read Rest of World which is very good as well.

GroovyPenguin
GroovyPenguin

This is helpful. Thanks

GigglyBiscuit
GigglyBiscuit

I came across KEN...they charge for subscription....i wanted to actually read their articles !!

SillyKoala
SillyKoala

Try offering french fries

GigglyBiscuit
GigglyBiscuit

Didn't get it . What is it ?

FluffyNugget
FluffyNugget
Plivo22mo

I just read inc24 tweets

SillyKoala
SillyKoala

For deep dive?

FluffyNugget
FluffyNugget
Plivo22mo

No

PrancingHamster
PrancingHamster

What is The Ken or TMC ?

SillyKoala
SillyKoala

They are publishers who write mostly about startups in India. Tmc is the morning context

SwirlyMuffin
SwirlyMuffin
Shell22mo

Online newsletters. But The Ken is extensive in its research. Try subscribing for a year.

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