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SmithEllisItems
AddedFeb 16, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
SmithEllisItems

SmithEllisItems

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Connecticut-based SmithEllisItems is a specialized publisher in news and political content.

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Southport, CT, US
Founded
2016
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Founded in 2016 and based in Southport, Connecticut, SmithEllisItems is a specialized publisher focusing on news and political content. The organization curates a collection of news stories, commentaries, analyses, essays, and research reports deemed interesting or important. Initially distributed to a broader audience through The Wall Street Journal’s CEO Council in 2018 and part of 2019, it now operates as an independent Substack newsletter.

Notable affiliated individuals include founder and editor John Ellis, managing editor Mary Williams Walsh, and contributing editor Matt Murray. SmithEllisItems has established itself as a reputable source for curated news and political analysis, impacting its readership by providing insightful and relevant content. Its transition to an independent Substack newsletter marks a significant achievement in maintaining editorial independence and direct engagement with its audience.

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SmithEllisItems - Quick Facts

Who are SmithEllisItems' competitors?

Companies similar to SmithEllisItems include theSkimm, Newscrafted, Substack and Overlooked.

When was SmithEllisItems founded?

SmithEllisItems was founded in 2016.

Where is SmithEllisItems' headquarters located?

SmithEllisItems' headquarters is located in Southport, CT, US.

When was SmithEllisItems' last funding round?

SmithEllisItems' most recent funding round was for $1.5M (USD) in March 2023.

How much has SmithEllisItems raised to-date?

As of Mar 28, 2023, SmithEllisItems has raised a total of $1.5M (USD).

How many employees does SmithEllisItems have?

SmithEllisItems has 50 employees as of Feb 5, 2024.

SmithEllisItems - Classification

Geographic Exposure
  • United States
Model
  • Platform
Revenue
  • Recurring
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Consumers
Main Product
  • News
  • Publishing
Tags
  • Newsletter
  • Substack
NAICS
  • 513100Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers
  • 513110Newspaper Publishers
  • 510000Information
  • 513000Publishing Industries
SIC
  • 2700Printing, Publishing, And Allied Industries
  • 2710Newspapers: Publishing, Or Publishing And Printing
  • 2711Newspapers: Publishing, Or Publishing And Printing
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NAICS
  • 513120Periodical Publishers
  • 513130Book Publishers
SIC
  • 2730Books
  • 2731Books: Publishing, Or Publishing And Printing
  • 2740Miscellaneous Publishing
  • 7300Business Services
  • 7310Advertising
  • 7313Radio, Television, And Publishers' Advertising Representatives