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The Long Story with Simon Owens

How Jared Newman built Cord Cutter Weekly, a TV streaming newsletter with 32,000 subscribers

Jun 27, 2024
Jared Newman, Founder of Cord Cutter Weekly, discusses launching his newsletter during the streaming boom, gaining 32,000 subscribers. He shares insights on monetization, strategies for promotion, and potential transition to full-time newsletter growth.
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Quick takeaways

  • Jared Newman's Cord Cutter newsletter benefited from timing with the rapid growth of the streaming TV market.
  • Newman successfully diversified revenue streams for his newsletters through unique tech guides and flexible pricing options.

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Jared Newman's Cord Cutter newsletter launch perfectly timed with streaming TV market growth

Jared Newman's Cord Cutter newsletter launched in 2016, coinciding with the rapid expansion of the streaming TV market as major Hollywood studios shifted to streaming services. The newsletter now boasts over 32,000 subscribers, with a tech advice spin-off newsletter counting 1200 paying members. The conversation delved into Newman's motivation for starting the newsletter, his editor's endorsement embedded in columns, and potential full-time dedication to newsletter growth.

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