OnlyFans Content Promoted by St. Louis Riverfront Times' New Editor
In a notable shift in the media landscape, Davis, introduced as the latest editor of the St. Louis Riverfront Times (RFT), has announced the promotion of content from OnlyFans, a well-known adult entertainment subscription service, on the publication's digital platforms. This move marks a significant pivot from the publication's traditional narrative voice, sparking varied reactions in the community.
Editorial Strategy Behind Featuring OnlyFans
Davis, whose background includes a ten-year stint at the Los Angeles engineering firm NEOTech and the founding of two companies, HireBetter and UmpHub, in Austin, Texas, explains that this new editorial direction is driven by the high search volume for OnlyFans content creators, estimated at around 500,000 Google searches daily. In a blog post, he declared OnlyFans as "a safe platform for self-expression" with a user base exceeding 200 million. He indicated that such content not only aligns with the interests of a considerable internet audience but also attracts substantial advertiser investments.
Impact on Publication's Voice
Historically recognized for its uniquely critical and opinionated tone, the inclusion of adult-oriented content on the RFT website represents a clear departure from the newspaper's conventional approach. Davis discussed broadening the scope of the publication's coverage to include an array of topics ranging from local culture to business trends. He also reflected on the potential of leveraging OnlyFans as a significant business opportunity.
Community and Industry Reactions
The transformation has elicited mixed feelings among the community and former associates. The former owner of RFT, referred to only as Keating, expressed regret over the new direction of the publication under Davis's leadership. Moreover, these shifts occur alongside other regional media adjustments, such as recent significant layoffs at Sauce Magazine, another longstanding local publication.
Personal Insights and Social Media Presence
Davis's personal ideologies also permeate through his public social media engagements. He has recently shared content that supports Argentina's libertarian president, Javier Milei, which reflects his political inclinations and interest in entrepreneurial growth and search engine optimization.
