The beehiiv Local Newsletter Summit

Putting local news in the national spotlight

The beehiiv Local Newsletter Summit is a first-of-its-kind virtual event bringing together local newsletter operators from across the country. With expert speakers, panel discussions, and more, this will be an event you can’t afford to miss.

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Schedule of Events

Tyler Denk
11:00 AM β€” 11:30 AM EDT

Local Newsletter Summit Kick-off

Introductions and greetings

Tyler Denk, CEO & Co-founder of beehiiv
Darla Cameron
11:30 AM β€” 12:00 PM EDT

Texas Tribune: Local News 🀝 beehiiv

Local news strategy and moving to beehiiv

Darla Cameron, Chief Product Officer
Eric Evan Chen
12:00 PM β€” 12:30 PM EDT

Columbia Journalism School: Creating Content to Serve Your Community

Focusing on the right content for your community and measuring its impact

Eric Evan Chen, Head of the Local News Lab
Ryan Heafy
12:30 PM β€” 1:00 PM EDT

6AM City: Building A Profitable Business & Operational Efficiency

Understanding your revenue & expenses to operate profitably

Ryan Heafy, Co-Founder + COO at 6AM City
1:00 PM β€” 1:15 PM EDT

Break

Tad Moore
Philip Arambula
1:15 PM β€” 2:00 PM EDT

Panel 1: Launching & Growing a Local Newsletter

Finding content market fit; Facebook ads & audience growth

Tad Moore, Director of Northwest Arkansas Daily
Philip Arambula, Owner of Orlando Signal
Ted Williams
2:00 PM β€” 2:30 PM EDT

Q&A with Ted Williams: Selling Ads & Monetization

Selling ads and monetization

Ted Williams, Founder & CEO of Charlotte Agenda, Prior GM of Axios Local
Aniket Panjwan
2:30 PM β€” 3:00 PM EDT

Finding Local Sponsors

Data driven decisions to find sponsors

Aniket Panjwan, Owner of Content Quant
3:00 PM β€” 3:15 PM EDT

Break

Ryan Sneddon
Jas Singh
3:15 PM β€” 4:00 PM EDT

Panel 2: Social Media for Local Newsletters

Social media & sponsorships

Ryan Sneddon, Owner of Naptown Scoop
Jas Singh, Owner of Winnipeg Digest
Michael Kauffman
4:00 PM β€” 4:30 PM EDT

Scaling Your Newsletter & Building Community

Growth, monetization & building a community

Michael Kauffman, Founder of The Newsletter Club
Tyler Denk
4:30 PM β€” 5:00 PM EDT

Closing Remarks (Plus a Special Announcement!)

Thanks for tuning in!

Tyler Denk, CEO & Co-founder of beehiiv