Practical essays from MA Family on startup communications, media strategy, founder visibility, AI search, and public narratives.https://www.ma.family/enhttps://www.ma.family/blog/the-new-media-outlets-shaping-techhttps://www.ma.family/blog/the-new-media-outlets-shaping-techA working directory of 99 newsletters and 78 podcasts covering technology, AI, startups, venture capital, software, product, growth, and more.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTtechnology newsletterstechnology podcastsstartup mediaventure capital mediaPR outreachYury Molodtsovhttps://www.ma.family/blog/state-of-mediahttps://www.ma.family/blog/state-of-mediaHow creator media, newsletters, podcasts, and AI search are changing what founders should expect from tech press.Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTYury Molodtsovhttps://www.ma.family/blog/founders-guide-commshttps://www.ma.family/blog/founders-guide-commsIf you’re a founder, neglecting public communications is a drag on your business. Here's how to build founder-led comms that actually move the needle.Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:52:00 GMTYury Molodtsovhttps://www.ma.family/blog/no-more-techcrunch-europe-heres-where-to-pitch-insteadhttps://www.ma.family/blog/no-more-techcrunch-europe-heres-where-to-pitch-insteadWhere European founders can pitch funding news, product launches, and local startup stories beyond TechCrunch.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:39:00 GMTAleksandra Slutskerhttps://www.ma.family/blog/how-startups-get-viralhttps://www.ma.family/blog/how-startups-get-viralViral startups usually stand for something unusually specific, making them easier for customers, media, and communities to repeat.Wed, 19 Nov 2025 19:52:00 GMTYury Molodtsovhttps://www.ma.family/blog/5-reasons-pr-for-crypto-is-differenthttps://www.ma.family/blog/5-reasons-pr-for-crypto-is-differentCrypto PR requires sharper technical framing, community context, and trust-building across global audiences.Fri, 26 Apr 2024 19:52:00 GMTYury Molodtsovhttps://www.ma.family/blog/5-tips-to-land-top-tier-media-coveragehttps://www.ma.family/blog/5-tips-to-land-top-tier-media-coverageA senior tech journalist explains what makes a pitch worth covering and how PR teams can improve their odds with top-tier outlets.Fri, 26 Apr 2024 19:52:00 GMTAlexandra Slutskerhttps://www.ma.family/blog/agency-vs-in-househttps://www.ma.family/blog/agency-vs-in-houseA practical guide for founders deciding whether to hire an in-house PR lead or work with an outside communications agency.Fri, 26 Apr 2024 19:52:00 GMTAnna Kholyavkohttps://www.ma.family/blog/how-media-workshttps://www.ma.family/blog/how-media-worksA founder-friendly guide to how reporters find stories, evaluate pitches, and turn source material into published articles.Fri, 26 Apr 2024 19:52:00 GMTAnna Kholyavkohttps://www.ma.family/blog/how-robinhood-should-have-communicatedhttps://www.ma.family/blog/how-robinhood-should-have-communicatedA communications breakdown of Robinhood's GameStop crisis and the message the company needed during the market backlash.Fri, 26 Apr 2024 19:52:00 GMTAnna Kholyavkohttps://www.ma.family/blog/how-to-choose-the-right-pr-agency-for-your-companyhttps://www.ma.family/blog/how-to-choose-the-right-pr-agency-for-your-companyWhat founders should look for when choosing a PR agency, from relevant experience to working style and business fit.Fri, 26 Apr 2024 19:52:00 GMTMA Familyhttps://www.ma.family/blog/how-to-interact-with-reporters-at-industry-eventshttps://www.ma.family/blog/how-to-interact-with-reporters-at-industry-eventsHow founders can use major tech events to meet reporters, build useful relationships, and turn conversations into future coverage.Fri, 26 Apr 2024 19:52:00 GMTAleksandra Slutskerhttps://www.ma.family/blog/how-to-nail-an-interview-with-a-reporterhttps://www.ma.family/blog/how-to-nail-an-interview-with-a-reporterHow to prepare for a reporter interview, handle difficult questions, and follow up after the conversation.Fri, 26 Apr 2024 19:52:00 GMTAnna Kholyavkohttps://www.ma.family/blog/leverage-media-to-reach-your-business-goalshttps://www.ma.family/blog/leverage-media-to-reach-your-business-goalsHow founders can connect PR and media work to business goals such as fundraising, hiring, customers, and partnerships.Fri, 26 Apr 2024 19:52:00 GMTYury Molodtsovhttps://www.ma.family/blog/ma-family-pr-glossaryhttps://www.ma.family/blog/ma-family-pr-glossaryA plain-English glossary of common PR terms, from embargoes and exclusives to media kits, op-eds, and earned media.Fri, 26 Apr 2024 19:52:00 GMTAleksandra Slutskerhttps://www.ma.family/blog/ma-family-presents-the-state-of-media-2023-reporthttps://www.ma.family/blog/ma-family-presents-the-state-of-media-2023-reportMA Family's 2023 State of Media report captures the industry trends and practical challenges shaping journalism.Fri, 26 Apr 2024 19:52:00 GMTAleksandra Slutskerhttps://www.ma.family/blog/the-pr-flywheelhttps://www.ma.family/blog/the-pr-flywheelWhy PR works best as part of a broader company flywheel across product, sales, hiring, fundraising, and reputation.Fri, 26 Apr 2024 19:52:00 GMTYury Molodtsovhttps://www.ma.family/blog/the-secrets-to-getting-a-guest-article-publishedhttps://www.ma.family/blog/the-secrets-to-getting-a-guest-article-publishedWhat founders and experts need to know before writing, pitching, and placing contributed articles in major publications.Fri, 26 Apr 2024 19:52:00 GMTAlexandra Slutskerhttps://www.ma.family/blog/the-state-of-media-2020https://www.ma.family/blog/the-state-of-media-2020MA Family's 2020 State of Media report explains how subscriptions, paywalls, newsletters, and blogs changed publicity.Fri, 26 Apr 2024 19:52:00 GMTYury Molodtsovhttps://www.ma.family/blog/tips-for-effective-pr-networkinghttps://www.ma.family/blog/tips-for-effective-pr-networkingPractical networking advice for PR specialists building reporter, founder, investor, and industry relationships.Fri, 26 Apr 2024 19:52:00 GMTAlexandra Slutskerhttps://www.ma.family/blog/what-it-takes-to-get-a-funding-story-on-techcrunchhttps://www.ma.family/blog/what-it-takes-to-get-a-funding-story-on-techcrunchWhat hundreds of TechCrunch funding stories reveal about round size, story angles, founder background, and market timing.Fri, 26 Apr 2024 19:52:00 GMTAlana Kambolova