Exploring the Intersection of Podcasts and Newsletters

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The chapter delves into the synergies between podcasts and newsletters, offering strategies for content creation and monetization. It explores Beehive's vision for a comprehensive online media platform with features for content hosting, email collection, and website building. Additionally, the conversation touches upon challenges, opportunities, and successful case studies in the realms of email newsletters and ad networks.

Tyler Denk, co-founder and CEO of Beehiiv, joins Erik Torenberg to discuss how he came to be a part of building two media empires: Morning Brew and Beehiiv, a newsletter publishing platform which just raised a $33 Million Series B. They also discuss the market potential of email newsletters, ad networks, and successful newsletter strategies across industries. Tyler delivers a masterclass in understanding email and newsletter platforms.

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Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1696419056

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6q7Gn5lP8TTtBPuV1NJSGs

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LINKS:

Beehiiv: https://www.beehiiv.com/

Subscribe to the Media Empires Newsletter: https://media-empires.beehiiv.com/

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X / TWITTER:

@eriktorenberg (Erik)

@denk_tweets (Tyler)

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TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Intro

(01:00) Morning Brew & Beehiiv

(03:00) Evolution of Morning Brew's business model

(09:49) The genesis of Beehiiv

(14:30) Sponsor shout out

(16:17) Building a newsletter empire

(21:09) Biggest inflection point

(25:32) Leveraging newsletters for growth

(28:47) Future of Beehive and email monetization

(41:36) Fundraising and navigating venture

(44:40) Success stories in the newsletter industry

(47:47) Wrap

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This show is produced by Turpentine: a network of podcasts, newsletters, and more, covering technology, business, and culture — all from the perspective of industry insiders and experts. We’re launching new shows every week, and we’re looking for industry-leading sponsors — if you think that might be you and your company, email us at erik@turpentine.co.