Just The News

What Just The News does

Just The News is a digital-first conservative news publisher operated by Bentley Media Group, LLC, headquartered in Washington, DC at 1100 H Street NW. Founded in 2020, the company delivers original journalism focused on government, politics, accountability, and national/world news, targeting conservative-leaning news consumers dissatisfied with mainstream media and seeking investigative reporting on topics such as the January 6 investigation, Russia collusion, and the Hunter Biden scandal. The publication's editorial voice is anchored by award-winning journalists including John Solomon, Sharyl Attkisson, and David Brody, with additional programming featuring former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss.

The company's core product is its website (justthenews.com), built on a standard web-based content management system, and supplemented by a portfolio of podcasts (John Solomon Reports, The Liz Truss Show, The Pod Millennial with Libby Emmons, The Sharyl Attkisson Podcast), TV-style shows (Just the News, No Noise; The Water Cooler with David Brody), and email newsletters. There are no mobile applications and no proprietary technology stack; distribution relies on the website, social channels (notably X/@JustTheNews), podcast platforms, and SEO-driven organic traffic. Content partnerships with The Center Square extend state-level coverage, and a promotional alliance with AMAC drives membership sign-ups.

Just The News operates a direct-to-consumer business model combining subscription revenue (VIP Club offering ad-free access, no autoplay videos, and VIP event access), reader donations (one-time and recurring), display advertising, and an affiliate-referral line via John Solomon's Holiday Gift Guide. Pricing for VIP Club is not publicly disclosed. The company has no external institutional investment, is privately held with 11-50 employees, and is funded entirely through operating revenues and reader support. Leadership includes John Beck as Chief Operating Officer.

Name

Just The News

Legal name

Bentley Media Group, LLC

Website

https://justthenews.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Just The News is a digital-first conservative news publisher operating under Bentley Media Group, LLC, delivering original journalism on government, politics, and accountability via its website, podcasts, TV shows, and newsletters to conservative-leaning readers seeking investigative reporting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online News Publishing

NAICS

Newspaper Publishers (513110), Periodical Publishers (513120), Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (5131)

SIC

Newspapers: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2711), Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721)

akta.pro primary industry

National & General-Interest Newspapers (Print & Digital) (MPAJADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

News, Politics & Current Affairs Magazines (MPAJAEAO), News Magazine & Investigative Journalism Channels (MPABAIAG)

Keywords

• Conservative news media
• Political journalism
• Government accountability reporting
• Digital news publishing
• Investigative journalism

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. VIP Club Subscription: Premium subscription service offering ad-free experience, unlimited access to exclusive content including award-winning journalism by John Solomon covering topics such as J6, Russia collusion, and Hunter Biden scandal.
2. Donations: One-time and recurring donations from supporters to fund honest journalism and hire additional reporters.
3. Advertising: Display advertising on non-subscribers content pages, sponsored content sections.
4. Affiliate Products: Holiday Gift Guide featuring partner products with promotional codes, generating affiliate referral revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Just The News is a digital news publication that produces original journalism covering government, politics, accountability, and national/world events from a conservative perspective. It delivers content through its website (justthenews.com), podcasts, TV/video shows, and email newsletters, supported by a VIP Club premium subscription, reader donations, and advertising.

Product overview

Just The News is a conservative news publication operated by Bentley Media Group LLC that delivers original journalism through a multi-platform approach. The core product is the news website (justthenews.com) providing original articles, video content, and multimedia coverage of government, politics, accountability, and world events. The company distributes content through multiple channels including the VIP Club premium subscription (offering ad-free access), original podcasts (John Solomon Reports, The Liz Truss Show, The Pod Millennial with Libby Emmons), TV shows (Just the News No Noise, The Water Cooler with David Brody, The Sharyl Attkisson Podcast), email newsletter subscriptions, and a donation program. The Holiday Gift Guide represents a promotional offering featuring sponsored product partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Just The News Website The company's primary news website providing original conservative journalism covering government, politics, accountability, national news, and world events through article content and multimedia.
• VIP Club Subscription Premium subscription offering ad-free access to content, no autoplay videos, and VIP access to news and events; available as a gift subscription.
• John Solomon Reports Podcast Podcast hosted by award-winning journalist John Solomon covering J6, Russia collusion, Hunter Biden scandal, and other major investigative stories.
• The Liz Truss Show Podcast hosted by former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss featuring discussions on politics, conservative movements, and global affairs, available in audio and video formats.
• The Pod Millennial with Libby Emmons Podcast focused on conservative commentary covering culture, arts, free speech, and political topics relevant to younger audiences.
• Just the News, No Noise Original TV show providing news coverage without commentary, focusing on breaking news and investigative reporting.
• The Water Cooler with David Brody Show hosted by David Brody covering political news and cultural commentary, available in both TV and podcast formats.
• The Sharyl Attkisson Podcast Podcast hosted by investigative journalist Sharyl Attkisson focusing on government accountability and in-depth reporting.
• Newsletter Subscriptions Email newsletter service delivering news updates directly to subscribers; users can sign up with email and opt out at any time.
• Donation Program Donation acceptance program allowing supporters to contribute financially to fund honest journalism, accepting one-time donations at various amount levels.
• Holiday Gift Guide Seasonal gift guide featuring sponsored product recommendations for holiday shopping, including health supplements, bedding, and memberships.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• AMACminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAMAC (a conservative membership organization) partners with Just The News for promotional advertising, with banner ads on the site promoting AMAC membership to conservative readers.
• Various Affiliate Partners (Holiday Gift Guide)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerHoliday Gift Guide features partnerships with products including Lean, Field of Greens, 120life, The Wellness Company, Boll & Branch, and Ghost Bed with promotional codes for Just The News readers.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Federalist: Conservative digital magazine publishing original commentary, investigative journalism, and political analysis. Comparable in scale, audience, and direct-to-consumer distribution model.
• Breitbart News: Right-leaning digital news outlet focused on politics, government, and breaking news with a similar audience and editorial slant. Operates a comparable direct-to-consumer, ad- and donation-supported model.
• The Daily Caller: Conservative digital news outlet founded in 2010, with a primary news site and a separate news-and-entertainment vertical. Highly comparable in audience, format mix, and revenue model.
• Washington Examiner: Conservative political news outlet based in Washington, D.C., with both a print magazine and digital publication. Directly comparable on political, government, and accountability coverage for a similar readership.
• The Daily Wire: Conservative-leaning digital media company producing original articles, podcasts, and video content targeted at a similar politically conservative audience. Closely comparable business model combining subscription, advertising, and original content verticals.
• Townhall: Conservative political news and opinion site with news, columns, and video. Serves a similar audience with similar political coverage and a comparable ad- and subscription-supported model.
• The Blaze: Conservative digital media company producing news articles, video, and original shows (Glenn Beck). Closely comparable in multi-format content mix, conservative audience, and direct-to-consumer monetization.
• The Epoch Times: Global conservative-leaning digital newspaper combining news reporting with subscription and donation revenue. Overlaps directly with Just The News on U.S. political coverage and reader-funded monetization.
• Newsmax: Conservative news media company spanning a TV channel and a digital news site covering politics, government, and accountability stories. Competes for the same audience and overlapping advertisers as Just The News.

Broad incumbents

• Fox News Digital: The digital arm of the largest U.S. cable news network, with a broader portfolio spanning TV, digital, and streaming. Operates an overlapping conservative newsroom and competes for the same audience at much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/JustTheNews

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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