Jacob Donnelly

Jacob Donnelly is the founder of A Media Operator, a community and publication focused on the business of digital media and online publishing.14 He launched A Media Operator in 2019, which has since grown from a solo newsletter into a comprehensive media business.23

Donnelly has extensive experience in the media industry:

• He currently serves as the Publisher at Morning Brew (since June 2022).1
• Previously, he was the General Manager of B2B at Morning Brew (2020-2022).1
• He held various leadership positions at CoinDesk, including Managing Director of Digital Revenue and Audience & Growth (2019-2020).1
• Earlier in his career, he worked at ThomasNet and as a freelance writer.1

A Media Operator has evolved under Donnelly's leadership:

• It now includes a website, newsletter, AI search engine, and events.2
• The publication offers different subscription tiers, including a VIP offering with advisory sessions.2
• As of 2024, Donnelly was planning to hire the company's first full-time reporter to expand coverage.3

Donnelly is recognized as an expert in media business strategies, often speaking at industry events and hosting webinars on topics such as the state of media businesses.5 He also hosts the A Media Operator podcast, where he interviews entrepreneurs and operators in the digital media space.6