Episode #1572
Top 5 Ways to Monetize Your Subscription Newsletter
November 27, 2020

In episode #1572, we wrap up our conversation on paid newsletters, discussing the different ways in which you can monetize your subscription newsletter. Getting sponsors on board and including up-sell and down-sell products and services are some of the easiest ways to monetize. Tune in to hear how being an affiliate for other companies can also benefit you! 

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

  • [00:25] Today’s topic: Paid Newsletters, Part 3: The Top 5 Ways to Monetize Your Subscription Newsletter
  • [00:34] The most successful newsletters have sponsorships in them. 
  • [00:56] The key is that ads are written creatively and natively into the newsletter.  
  • [01:17] Add up-sells and down-sells to get your audience to purchase your other products. 
  • [01:46] Make the most of your up- and down-sells by getting a sales team to engage subscribers. 
  • [02:01] Use Substack to offer a paid premium subscription to your newsletter.  
  • [02:14] Be an affiliate for other related products or services to make extra money. 
  • [02:41] Consider putting your newsletter on a website like BuySellAds who sell it for you. 
  • [03:02] These monetization models apply to any content you produce.   
  • [03:26] That’s it for today!
  • [03:43] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!

 

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

 

Morning Brew

The Hustle 

Stacked Marketer

Ubersuggest 

Timothy Sykes 

Substack 

BuySellAds

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