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Newsletter success stories

How Richard Rushfield Grew The Ankler From a Tiny Newsletter Into a Multimillion Dollar Media Company

In 2016, at a time when few journalists were launching their own paid newsletter products, Rushfield went independent and created The Ankler. Now the company’s valued at more than $20 million and continuing to grow. Here’s how he handled the big moments and built this business.

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What You Can Learn from Some of the Most Successful Food Newsletters

The writers behind popular food newsletters like Pasta Social Club or The Flavor Files do a lot — they write newsletters, manage partnerships, publish cookbooks, and even host events. How do they manage it all, and what lessons can you apply to your newsletter?

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Newsletter monetization

The Super-Simple Newsletter Format That Actually Helps You Retain Paying Subscribers, Members, or Donors

There are lots of ways to retain your supporters, but one of the most effective is to send a monthly, behind-the-scenes newsletter to tell supporters more about your team and your strategy. Here’s how to create one of these newsletters for your publication or business.

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17 Tactics to Engage New Paid Subscribers, Members, Donors, or Customers

That first time a reader chooses to support your work is just the start of your relationship with them. Here’s how to keep those supporters coming back again and again.