Launching today, Long Lead presents “Depth Perception,” a newsletter dedicated to the world’s most powerful longform journalism. A free-to-read email, this bi-weekly publication is the ultimate insider’s guide to deeply reported media, featuring behind-the-scenes interviews with journalists, must-read/watch/listen lists, and more.
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“Since Twitter’s meltdown, no prominent alternative has emerged as a water cooler for journalism junkies, which means big stories are having a harder time finding readers,” says Long Lead audience director and “Depth Perception” editor Heather Muse. “‘Depth Perception’ is an opportunity to stay current on the most influential, in-depth media being made and to engage with longform in a more extensive way.”
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