

Kyle Scott's Blueprint for Local Media Success
May 15, 2025
Kyle Scott, a local media veteran and entrepreneur known for founding Crossing Broad and the Buying Sandlot newsletter, shares insights on transforming passion into profit. He discusses how a humble beach-town newsletter grew to 17,000 subscribers, emphasizing the importance of owning your audience. Scott highlights strategies like savvy social media marketing, diversifying income sources, and the role of AI in content creation. He also underscores the value of community engagement and the benefits of in-person connections for authentic storytelling.
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Kyle's Local Media Journey
- Kyle Scott built a local sports website, Crossing Broad, in Philadelphia that grew to be the largest independently-owned digital sports site in Philly.
- He later started a local newsletter in Ocean City, New Jersey, that quickly gained 17,000 subscribers and 50%+ open rates.
Use Facebook Ads for Growth
- Facebook ads are highly effective for quickly growing a local newsletter's subscriber base in a small community.
- Supplement with local marketing tactics like QR code magnets, but Facebook ads drive most growth.
The Bar Sponsorship Story
- For a Superbowl party sponsorship at a Philly bar, Kyle’s site received cash but felt compelled to tip bartenders to compensate for cheap drinks.
- This illustrated the complexity and challenges of managing local advertiser relationships.