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Redefining Local Media Success: Strategic Insights with Geoff Sharpe of Lookout Media

Apr 16, 2024

Geoff Sharpe from Lookout Media discusses local newsletter success, growth strategies, and monetization. He shares insights on diversification into food journalism, revenue models, and valuable tips for operators. The podcast explores the importance of quality content, unique editorial direction, and building reader relationships in local media.

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Lookout Media focuses on delivering high-quality local stories to engage communities with a fresh perspective.

Their revenue model emphasizes diverse income streams, with ads contributing only 25% of total revenue.

Deep dives

Local news space sentiment towards clickbait headlines

People in the local news space are tired of clickbait headlines aimed at driving page views. There is a desire for deeper connections with writers and a better understanding of news beyond surface level information.

Building a Successful Local Newsletter

01:16

Managing a Local Newsletter: Different Models Per City

01:25

Building Revenue through Membership and Ads in Local Publications

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Intro

2min

Building a Local Media Empire: From Ottawa to Vancouver

15min

Strategies for Newsletter Growth and Engagement

5min

Strategies for Rapid Growth and Monetization of Local News Newsletters

9min

Viability of Starting a Local Newsletter

4min

Exploring Personal Connection in Local Media Success

3min

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Welcome back to another episode of the Send & Grow podcast. This week, SparkLoop's Dylan Redekop chats with Gunnar Holm of Grow Joy, a newsletter growth agency focusing on paid Meta ads.

In this episode, Dylan & Geoff discuss…

The Genesis of Lookout Media: how Geoff identified a niche for local newsletters in Canada's media landscape
Keys to Local Newsletter Success: the essential elements that have fueled Lookout Media's growth and how they differentiate themselves from other local media
Innovative Growth Strategies: learn how Lookout Media expands its reader base in competitive cities.
Monetization Mastery: Geoff shares Lookout Media's unique formula for reliable & diversified revenue.
Expanding the Scope: why they've branched into food journalism and how diversification has enriched their offerings and audience engagement
Valuable Advice for Operators: Geoff offers tips for local media operators based on his experiences, successes, and failures.
...and much more

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Redefining Local Media Success: Strategic Insights with Geoff Sharpe of Lookout Media

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Local news space sentiment towards clickbait headlines

Lookout Media's unique approach in local storytelling

Diversified revenue sources at Lookout Media

Growth strategies and editorial focus at Lookout Media

Building a Successful Local Newsletter

Managing a Local Newsletter: Different Models Per City

Building Revenue through Membership and Ads in Local Publications

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts