Turn Your Newsletter Into a Sponsor Magnet - with Justin Moore (#008)
Jan 22, 2025
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Justin Moore, founder of Creator Wizard and author of "Sponsor Magnet," shares his journey from YouTube husband to sponsorship expert. He discusses how he lost 97% of his email list and the unscalable yet effective tactics of personalized outreach. Justin emphasizes the power of niching down and reveals his secret to long-term newsletter growth. Learn about his A.R.C. framework for creative sponsorship packages and how he secured a $2,000 sponsorship with only 3k subscribers, transforming newsletter challenges into opportunities.
Engaging consistently with an audience is crucial, as neglecting email list nurturing can lead to significant subscriber disengagement and missed opportunities.
Personalized outreach, even though unscalable, can build genuine relationships that enhance audience engagement and contribute to higher newsletter sign-ups.
Focusing on a specific niche, such as sponsorships, can significantly improve audience retention and drive content visibility, aligning with interests that foster growth.
Deep dives
The Evolution of Email Campaigns
Utilizing a robust email list for marketing can bring unexpected challenges, as seen in the results of a campaign that garnered 30,000 sign-ups but resulted in only 1,000 active opt-ins after years of inactivity. This disheartening experience underscores the importance of consistently engaging with an audience over time to maintain interest and relevance. The lack of ongoing communication led to a disconnect between the creators and their audience, revealing the potential missed opportunities for meaningful interactions and conversions. Such insights highlight that effective email marketing demands regular nurturing of relationships rather than treating them as mere transactional exchanges.
Effective Outreach Strategies
Engaging directly with followers through personalized communications can yield significant results in growing an audience. One creator successfully built relationships by directly messaging every new follower on social media, which resulted in high conversion rates for newsletter sign-ups. The effort of personalizing messages, even going so far as to include recipients' names gleaned from their content, established a genuine connection and fostered a sense of community. These unscalable tactics, though time-consuming, proved to be invaluable in creating authentic relationships that translated into tangible engagement.
The Pivot to Sponsorship Focus
Focusing content around a specific niche, such as sponsorships, can dramatically improve engagement and audience retention. Initially addressing a variety of topics, one creator found that videos about sponsorships generated the most comments and interest from followers, revealing a strong demand in that area. This led to a strategic pivot, concentrating efforts solely on sponsorship content and employing a dedicated content strategist to enhance visibility. The transition emphasized the importance of aligning content with audience interests, which not only maintained relevance but spurred growth and community involvement.
Building Meaningful Relationships
Creating genuine connections with other creators can lead to unexpected growth and opportunities. Engaging authentically and offering help without the expectation of reciprocation fosters goodwill and loyalty among peers. This approach encourages positive word-of-mouth, as satisfied collaborators naturally refer others, enhancing the creator's reputation in the community. The emphasis on service over transactional relationships not only nurtures a supportive network but can also lead to profitable business opportunities.
Understanding Sponsorship Objectives
Successful sponsorship deals hinge on the ability to communicate the unique characteristics of an audience to potential brand partners. Identifying whether a sponsorship opportunity is rooted in raising brand awareness, generating repurposable content, or driving conversions allows for tailored proposals that resonate with brands' specific needs. This nuanced understanding enables newsletters to package offerings that go beyond just subscriber counts, facilitating a deeper connection with brand partners. The principle that genuine conversation can lead to customized solutions transforms the dynamics of sponsorship negotiations and opens new avenues for collaboration.
"I made $2,000 with a newsletter list of only 3,000 subscribers."
In this episode of the Growth In Reverse podcast, Chenell & Dylan sit down with Justin Moore and discuss how to nail brand sponsorships. Justin is the founder of Creator Wizard where he coaches creators to earn more with their brand deals. He has also written and pre-launched his book on the same topic called Sponsor Magnet.