Newsletter Operator UPDATE on This Podcast, My Content, and Our New Event
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Oct 21, 2025 Discover the vision for a groundbreaking new media summit in 2026, focusing on practical insights and networking opportunities. A shift to a YouTube-first strategy is in the works, with weekly Q&A episodes allowing listeners to engage directly. Newsletters remain crucial for monetization and community building. Highlights include a stellar speaker lineup and actionable sessions on AI tools and creator monetization. The event promises a rich attendee experience with no self-promotion rules, fostering genuine connections.
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YouTube-First Content Strategy
- Prioritize YouTube as your primary discovery channel and publish well-researched, scripted long-form videos weekly.
- Also publish the audio to podcast feeds and run weekly Q&A episodes to engage the audience.
Newsletters As The Relationship Channel
- Newsletters remain the backbone for relationship-building and monetization in Matt McGarry's business.
- He spends most of his time on newsletter content while using YouTube for discovery.
First Summit Sold Out In 2025
- Matt recounts hosting the first conference, Newsletter Marketing Summit, in February 2025 with over 300 attendees and notable speakers.
- The event sold out and produced over 75 testimonials, prompting plans to bring it back bigger.