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Tim Huelskamp

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Tim Huelskamp is best known as the CEO of 1440, a rapidly growing media company built around a daily newsletter that delivers factual, non-partisan news summaries to millions of subscribers. Under his leadership, 1440 has become one of the most prominent examples of the newsletter-as-media-business model, leveraging direct email relationships with readers to build a highly engaged, cookieless audience that is attractive to advertisers seeking brand-safe, contextually relevant environments. His work at 1440 sits at the intersection of media, audience development, and the future of advertising in a post-third-party-cookie world.

Last updated Aug 14, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment

Role
CEO
Company
1440
Based
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Years in industry
7 years

Bio

Tim Huelskamp is best known as the CEO of 1440, a rapidly growing media company built around a daily newsletter that delivers factual, non-partisan news summaries to millions of subscribers. Under his leadership, 1440 has become one of the most prominent examples of the newsletter-as-media-business model, leveraging direct email relationships with readers to build a highly engaged, cookieless audience that is attractive to advertisers seeking brand-safe, contextually relevant environments. His work at 1440 sits at the intersection of media, audience development, and the future of advertising in a post-third-party-cookie world.

Career

  • U.S. Representative

    U.S. House of Representatives (Kansas 1st District) · 2011-2017

  • Kansas State Senator

    Kansas State Senate · 1996-2010

Expertise & education

Expertise

Newsletter AdvertisingFirst-Party DataEmail MarketingAudience DevelopmentDirect-to-Consumer MediaBrand SafetyCookieless AdvertisingContent Marketing

Education

  • B.S., Kansas State University
  • Ph.D., American University

Speaking topics

The future of newsletter media and advertisingFirst-party data and cookieless audience monetizationNon-partisan media and consumer trustDirect-to-consumer media business models

Recognition

Notable achievements

  • Grew 1440 to over 4 million daily subscribers, making it one of the largest independent newsletter media companies in the U.S.
  • Built a scalable newsletter advertising model that offers brands direct access to engaged readers without reliance on third-party cookies
  • Transitioned from a career in politics to building a significant media and advertising business

Publications

  • 1440 Daily Digest (newsletter)