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Past issues of the Local Media HQ newsletter.
Each issue pairs a podcast conversation with a local media operator, the top takeaways, and a few reads worth your time. Pick one below, or get the next one in your inbox.
Latest issueLocal media hacks that actually make moneyAnd how a legacy print company became a digital-first local media brandRead the issue2026 issues
Turning Instagram Followers Into $10K a MonthAnd Social-first Local Media ExplainedRead
How To Sell Newsletter Ads Like A ProWhy Generic Pitches Fail And Newsletter-Led Businesses WinRead
How Six-figure Newsletters Are BuiltAnd The Power of Niche AudiencesRead
Automating a $500k a Year Local Media BrandHow it works, what scales, and what breaks in 2026Read
Monetizing Local Newsletters via PR & Marketing AgenciesPlus, why you should start a newsletter in 2026Read2025 issues
Alex Hormozi's advice for local newsletter operatorsAnd, building a regional local media brand in Indiana to massive successRead
Creative Monetization Strategies You Can UseLaunched a free Discord channel, grab the link inside!Read
Hosting Local Events is Now Easy!Ugly ads are the best way to get subscribers on MetaRead
The Local Events Playbook You Can CopyPlus, How to Monetize Your Community Without Lifting A FingerRead
How Ashlyn got 75 advertiser leads for $60Cypress Digest's playbook for ads, lead gen, and directoriesRead
Cash Drop Tactics Skyrocket Subscribers in BaltimoreAnd Jas' unique strategy to get Xmas light clientsRead
Apartment Locator Ad Wins & DM Outreach PlaybookAd wins, DM scripts, and engagement boosts you can copyRead
From local newsletter to...Christmas lights?Smart growth, warm outreach, real local revenueRead
How to Monetize Subscribers in the First 7 DaysPlus, other strategies to monetize your local newsletterRead
Should newsletters focus on Instagram growth?Instagram reach sells sponsors faster than email open rates according to Jacob EspinozaRead
Monetize Local: Events + Newsletter = $$$The “micro-membership” test every local operator should stealRead
Negative CAC? Yeah, That’s a ThingBeehiiv’s inside man breaks down his sponsor-first playRead
Instagram DMs + Chamber Events = ProfitPlus, the best newsletter ads of all time and takeaways from the Newsletter ConferenceRead
Monetization via Newsletter Ads, Job Boards and EventsPlus tech tool ideas and real estate suggestionsRead