New Media

They analyze four media businesses and what each is doing right and wrong. They dissect a SaaS company buying a newsletter brand and why buyers value creators. They look at lean newsletter teams that scale and question missed monetization opportunities. They debate AI-generated content, its scale, and practical human-plus-AI strategies for creators.

Dylan Redikop, newsletter and content strategist behind Growth Currency and Growth in Reverse, breaks down what's working in newsletters, monetization, and events. Short takes on paid vs organic subscribers, why in-person networking still wins, and practical tactics like email gating and sponsorship ROI. Fast-paced, strategy-first conversation about growing and monetizing modern media.

A major relaunch and rebrand is announced with a new direction for the show. The focus expands beyond newsletters to building independent media and creator businesses. Topics include audience growth, newsletter strategies, monetization, and modern media company tactics.

Five practical frameworks for turning social followers into email subscribers, collecting first-party data and SMS numbers, and crafting a high-impact welcome email. Tips on cleaning deliverability and reusing newsletters as a content flywheel. Actionable tactics include lead magnets, DMs, giveaways, post-signup surveys, and a four-week sending progression.

Alison Yazdian, CEO of Uscreen — builder of a video-first membership and OTT platform. She discusses how creators turn video into predictable recurring revenue. Short takes on pricing and tiering. Short takes on must-have features like live, community, and onboarding. Short takes on using pay-per events and funnels to convert and retain subscribers.

Gavin Bechtold, Head of enterprise partnerships at Ezoic, helps media operators monetize sites with programmatic ads and first-party data. He explains why sending newsletter readers to your website unlocks ad revenue, how first-party IDs raise RPMs, and when site traffic becomes materially valuable. Practical tactics for driving clicks and monetizing utility pages are discussed in short, actionable bursts.

Tyler Denk, CEO of beehiiv and creator of Big Desk Energy (120k+ subscribers), explains how he built a major newsletter while leading a platform. He covers weekend writing routines, low-cost referral tricks, paid growth with Meta and Boost, social-to-email funnels, and high-margin monetization like sponsors and masterminds. Founder-led storytelling and AI’s role in email are also discussed.

Live cohort-based programs as a fast path to scaling expertise into high-revenue offers. Why pre-recorded courses fail and execution-focused formats win. A step-by-step blueprint: pick a single transformation, structure short focused sessions, design outcome-driven homework, and gamify to boost engagement. Tactics for measuring results, creating scarcity, building social proof, and pre-selling with a waitlist.

Tyler Denk, CEO of beehiiv, emphasizes newsletters as gateways to multiple platforms, predicting strategic SMS use in 2026. Greg Van Horn highlights the importance of click-driven newsletters and the YouTube synergy for monetization. Nathan May champions newsletters as business funnels and advocates for high-quality subscriber acquisition. Robin Re warns of algorithmic shifts impacting inbox engagement, while Chris Miquel speaks on Gmail's auto-unsubscription risks. Marketing Max foresees a wave of newsletter acquisitions, and Daniel Bustamante discusses innovative lead-magnet strategies.

Explore the step-by-step journey of selling your first digital product, even with a small audience. Discover how to choose the right product and validate demand without needing testimonials. Learn the importance of clear communication with your audience through surveys and calls. Master pricing strategies and set up a simple tech framework for launches. Get tips on effective promotions, realistic sales expectations, and the value of minimal viable products to kickstart your entrepreneurial journey.