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What’s changing in newsletters, email marketing, and the creator economy — and how do you grow, monetize, and scale in 2026?

In this FREE online event, 8 industry experts share 15+ data-backed predictions on newsletter growth, email deliverability, audience development, and media monetization — plus actionable strategies you can apply immediately.

🎤 Featuring: Tyler Denk (beehiiv), Matt McGarry (GrowLetter), Robin Re (Industry Dive), Greg Van Horn (Launch Potato), Nathan May (The Feed Media), Max Bidna (Growth Daily), Chris Miquel (Audience Bridge), and Daniel Bustamante (Ship 30 for 30).

If you’re building a newsletter, email list, or media business, this event will help you create a clear, tactical plan for growth in 2026.

Timestamps:
1:00 Speaker Introductions
3:06 Tyler Denk
18:20 Greg Van Horn
29:10 Nathan May 
44:07 Robin Re
55:50 Chris Miquel
01:08:10 Marketing Max
01:22:57 Daniel Bustamante
1:36:56 Matt’s Takeaways 
1:38:20 New Media Summit

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New Media Summit is where today’s top speakers, media founders, newsletter operators, publishers, and marketers come together to share real tactics and build meaningful connections — and many of the experts in this event will be there. February 26-27

This episode is a complete 15-part breakdown of how to sell your first digital product from scratch. I walk through how to choose the right product, validate demand, and price it for maximum conversions. You’ll learn why you don’t need a huge audience to make real money. I also cover launch strategy, promotion timelines, and common mistakes that kill first launches. If you’re a creator, founder, or newsletter writer aiming for your first $1k–$10k launch, this is for you.

Watch the full episode on YouTube linked here.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Selling Digital Products
01:09 Building an Email List for Success
03:48 Understanding Your Audience's Needs
06:08 Types of Media Products
06:50 Pricing Your Product 
08:15 Your Tech Setup
10:26 Overcoming the Need for Testimonials
11:31 Navigating Sales Without Being Salesy
12:25 Mastering Copywriting
13:56 Promoting Your Product Effectively
15:29 Establishing Credibility as a Seller
16:48 Your First Launch
18:26 Refunds and Customer Concerns
19:14 Creating a Minimum Viable Product
20:04 Validating Your Product Idea
20:53 Running a Pre-Sale for Your Product

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Matt and Ryan discuss why they’re pausing the podcast after nearly two years, reflecting on what worked, what didn’t, and where they’re headed next. 

Timestamps

00:00 The Announcement: Shutting Down the Podcast
02:23 Podcast Performance: Analyzing Numbers and Trends
10:20 Exploring Alternatives: New Directions for Content
12:35 Individual Goals: Focus on Newsletters and YouTube
20:43 Long-Term Strategy: Investing in Sustainable Channels
30:05 Reflections: Lessons Learned from the Podcast Journey

Matt and Ryan discuss AI's role in advertising and content creation, and the 5 simplest ways to make your first $1000 online.

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Episode Topics & Timestamps

00:00 Exploring AI in Advertising

02:55 Innovative Uses of AI for Content Creation

05:54 The Future of AI in Marketing

08:46 Leveraging AI for Solopreneurs

12:02 Automating Newsletter Creation with AI

15:06 Creative Approaches to Content Generation

18:00 Monetizing Your Online Presence

30:48 Strategies for Earning Your First $1,000 Online

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Daniel Bustamante is the COO at Premium Ghostwriting Academy and the founder of Funnel Breakdowns newsletter. He specializes in million-dollar email marketing prompts, tactics, and strategies for 6 and 7-figure creators on LinkedIn and X.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction and Background
02:56 Journey to Ship 30 for 30
05:59 Building a Personal Brand on LinkedIn
08:40 Growth Strategies on LinkedIn
11:51 Engagement Tactics and Community Building
15:00 Email List Growth Strategies
18:02 Marketing Funnels and Email Sequences
20:56 Insights from Hermosi and Industry Events
24:05 Relaunching Ship 30 and Premium Ghostwriting Academy
26:52 Conclusion and Future Plans

Links Mentioned

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dbusta/

https://funnelbreakdowns.com/

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The Culturist is a newsletter with over 200,000 subscribers that explores art, literature, music, and the layered histories of culture and religion. 

Timestamps

00:00 The Power of Content Ownership
02:45 Transitioning from Social Media to Substack
05:55 Rebranding and Building a Publication
09:04 Navigating the Challenges of X (Twitter)
11:49 Strategies for Engaging Content on X
15:07 Expanding to Other Platforms: Instagram and Beyond
17:40 The Importance of Evergreen Content
20:54 Advice for Non-B2B Creators
23:54 Building a Sustainable Audience
26:51 Revenue Models and Subscriber Conversion
29:49 Future Plans and Community Engagement


Links Mentioned

https://www.theculturist.io/

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In this conversation, Matt McGarry and Ryan Carr discuss the challenges and strategies for growing a newsletter audience and generating revenue. 

Chapters

00:00 Scaling Webinar Strategies
02:43 The Challenge of Subscriber Growth
05:57 Consistency and Niche Selection
08:53 Building an Engaged Audience
11:56 Content Creation and Value Sharing
14:58 Organic Growth Strategies
18:01 Quality Over Quantity in Audience Building
21:03 Tactical Growth Insights
23:49 Leveraging Social Media for Growth
27:00 Monetization Strategies for New Creators

Chris Miquel is the founder of SoVi Digital and Audience Bridge. He helps clients maximize deliverability, engagement, and email list growth. 

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Episode Topics & Timestamps

00:00 Introduction to Email Deliverability

01:26 Understanding Email Service Providers (ESPs)

04:10 The Importance of Custom Domains

09:16 Email Authentication: DKIM, SPF, and DMARC

12:33 Shared vs. Dedicated IPs

17:31 Building a Base Sending Segment

22:57 Managing Engagement and List Health

30:18 Improving Inbox Placement

38:01 The Future of Email and AI Impact

Links Mentioned

https://www.audiencebridge.io/

https://www.youtube.com/@audiencebridge

Chris Hoffmann is the CEO of Hoffmann Brothers & Deutschmann Lane Holdings, leading home service brands across multiple cities. He scaled his family business from $9M to $150M+ in revenue. He is also the founder of The Path Less Traveled, a newsletter on growing service companies without outside capital.

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Episode Topics & Timestamps

00:00 Introduction to The Path Less Traveled

02:52 Understanding the Audience and Content Strategy

05:44 The Home Service Business Landscape

08:54 Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Insights

11:56 The Media and Newsletter Journey

14:55 Sponsorships and Monetization Strategies

17:48 Tracking Performance-Based Sponsorships

21:02 Leveraging Paid Subscriptions

24:03 Onboarding and Welcome Email Strategies

26:51 Using Social Media for Growth

29:54 Paid Advertising Strategies

32:57 Building Community and Engagement

36:00 Final Thoughts and Future Directions

Links Mentioned

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stlchrishoffmann/

https://thepathlesstraveled.beehiiv.com/

Matt and Ryan Carr discuss webinar marketing and sharing strategies for boosting sign-ups, keeping audiences engaged, and increasing show-up rates. They also cover lessons from building courses, leveraging lead magnets, and using AI meta-prompting to structure content effectively.

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Join Newsletter Operator for more strategies on how to grow and monetize your newsletter here: NewsletterOperator.com

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• Work with Matt's agency GrowLetter

Follow Matt McGarry @JMatthewMcGarry and Ryan Carr @ryan_boat on Twitter.

Episode Topics & Timestamps

00:00 The Power of Webinars

02:46 Paid Ads and Webinar Strategies

05:49 Building an Audience and Community Engagement

08:44 The Importance of Show-Up Rates

12:03 Transitioning to a Course and Community Model

15:08 Creating Effective Lead Magnets

17:45 Meta Prompting for AI Tools

20:40 Structuring Your Course for Success

Links Mentioned

https://moodboard.beehiiv.com/ 

https://moodboard.beehiiv.com/p/5-prompts-for-building-in-lovable