Run a Paid Local News Substack

By KaiRenner107
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Growth Tactics for Local News Newsletters

Specific strategies that work for growing a paid local journalism newsletter beyond the initial audience of friends and neighbors.

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Post a teaser of each story in local Facebook groups with a link

Word of mouth from civic leaders and local business owners is the highest-leverage growth channel for local news. Prioritize relationships with people who have large local networks.