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Newsletter success stories

How I Built a Consulting Business From a Google Doc and an Email List

A deep dive into how Inbox Collective grew into a successful consulting business — and what you can learn from it.

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ESP Reviews

Why Mailchimp Might Be The Right ESP For You

It’s a great option for a newsroom or a non-profit that’s building out an email strategy — but beware the price as you grow your audience.

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Not a Newsletter

Not a Newsletter: August 2022

Welcome to the August edition of Not a Newsletter, a monthly, semi-comprehensive, Google Doc-based guide to sending better emails! I’m Dan, the founder of Inbox Collective, an email consultancy, and the former Director of Newsletters at The New Yorker and BuzzFeed. Every month, I update this doc with email news, tips, and ideas. Sign up […]

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Newsletter success stories

Claire and Erica Have a Few Things to Tell You

Erica Cerulo and Claire Mazur started out sending marketing emails for their store and turned it into a product-discovery business.

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Best practices

How to Write a Great Subject Line For Your Newsletter

From best practices to A/B testing ideas, here’s what you need to know about writing subject lines that readers will open.

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Newsletter success stories

A Scrappy News Startup Plows a New (And Profitable) Model For Local News

A reporter-led newsletter can be a viable, if complicated, path for local news.

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Best practices

Creating Accessible Emails: A Guide For Marketers and Journalists

Use content and visual design to create emails that work for a wide range of subscribers.

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Ask a Deliverability Expert

Ask a Deliverability Expert: Do I Need to Exclude Spammy Words From My Email?

Yes, you can use those so-called “spammy words,” but use them with some common sense. Here are a few things to consider before hitting send.

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Best practices

How I Built a Welcome Series For My Newsletter

A welcome series is crucial for building relationships and converting readers. Here’s how I do it with my email list.

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Not a Newsletter

Not a Newsletter: July 2022

Welcome to the July edition of Not a Newsletter, a monthly, semi-comprehensive, Google Doc-based guide to sending better emails! I’m Dan, the founder of Inbox Collective, an email consultancy, and the former Director of Newsletters at The New Yorker and BuzzFeed. Every month, I update this doc with email news, tips, and ideas. Sign up […]