It’s Wednesday, September 25, and this week, I’ll explain why, when it comes to your newsletter strategy, improving your actual newsletter might not be your top priority. But first…

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Think Your Newsletter Needs an Overhaul? Here’s Why It Probably Doesn’t (Yet)

Everyone wants to build a better newsletter. But for many newsrooms and non-profits, focusing instead on the structure around the newsletter will allow you to build a better email strategy.

Where should you focus your energy? I’d recommend a few priorities:

Trying different ways to grow your list.
Focusing on new monetization opportunities.
Building out your automations.
Identifying the right metrics to measure — and how to measure them.

Let’s go through each item and see if we can find a few things you should be prioritizing. Here’s what I’d prioritize

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From my reading list...

There are so many best practices that are easy to implement and that will make a big difference in your newsletter strategy. Here’s what you need to tackle next. (Inbox Collective)

I love this newsletter-first plan for improving a local newsroom. (Tiny Money)

Packy McCormick’s recommendation for newsletter operators: Focus on building content that resonates with a small audience instead of trying to write for a big readership. (Growth Croissant)

When other people's newsletters infiltrate your dreams. (Drawing Links)

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