Feb 27-28, 2025
Life Austin Event Center, Austin, TX
Everything you need to build an owned audience and grow your business in one place
Where publishers, creators, and marketers come to network, do business, and learn together
Confirmed speakers
You’ll be hearing from the best in the industry
Morning Brew, StoryArb
Alex
Lieberman
Hampton, The Hustle
Sam
Parr
Author, Entrepreneur
James
Altucher
Creator Science
Jay
Clouse
Growth In Reverse
Chenell
Basilio
1440 Media
Tim
Huelskamp
Smooth Media
Jenny
Rothenberg
The Rebooting, Digiday
Brian
Morrissey
Snowball, Jubilee
Ryan
Hashemi
1440 Media
Erika
Burghardt
Car Dealership Guy
Yossi
J Levi
Yahoo Sports, Axios
Kendall
Baker
Adcrate
Alex
Cooper
Adcrate
Ali
Qureshi
The Assist
Andy
Mackensen
The Assist
Joanna
Ericta
6AM City
Ryan
Heafy
HubSpot, The Hustle
Brad
Wolverton
GrowLetter
Matt
McGarry
Copywriting Course
Neville
Medhora
a16z
Steph
Smith
All the hacks
Chris
Hutchins
Kit
Nathan
Barry
Ezoic
Tyler
Bishop
What is it?
Newsletter Marketing Summit is a space where entrepreneurs who have chosen to escape the algorithms fight against the big tech machines that created them.
It’s for people who are fed up with renting their audiences and want to become independent, profitable landlords who own their audience and control their future.
It’s where founders, marketers, and creators building the future of the media and education come to learn, connect, and grow their businesses.
If that sounds like you, here’s why you should attend…
Why you should attend
The event for founders and marketers building the future of media and education
Connect with “who's who" in the industryNetwork and meet the world’s largest newsletters, brands, and creators shaping the future of independent media.
Meet the biggest newsletter advertisersWe designed this event not just for publishers but for marketers who want to meet, sponsor, and partner with brands and creators in the space.
Learn what’s working right nowDiscover cutting-edge growth and monetization tactics used by top founders and marketers that you can immediately apply to your business.
Why is this different?
A unique experience unlike any other industry event
Insightful and original content, not just panels
From presentations, workshops, Q&As, interactive content, and panel discussions — we designed a content experience that’s worth 10X the price of admission.
Dedicated, structured, and fun networking
We know the most important part of an event is the connections you make. We designed the perfect environment to meet with peers and partners. Our networking time isn’t just the breaks between content. It’s so much more.
More than
newsletters
This event is about building and monetizing owned audiences – not just newsletters. We’ll cover information product marketing, paid acquisition, YouTube, podcast, social growth, email marketing, deliverability, sponsorship sales, and much more.
Two ticket types,
two tracks
We’ll have 2 tracks at this event. One primary track and stage to cover various topics. One VIP track and stage to focus on topics and interactive content relevant to 7-9-figure companies.
This event has something for everyone
Actionable advice to guide you to your first 10,000+ subscribers or insights and Q&As to help you scale to 8 figures and beyond.
What you’ll learn
The skills you need to build a content business without relying on big tech’s algorithms
Who should attend?
Founders and EntrepreneursDiscover cutting edge strategies to scale your business and connect with industry leaders shaping the future of media and education.
Executives and OperatorsGain valuable insights and actionable tactics to lead your organization towards sustainable growth and innovation.
Creators and WritersLearn from top-tier creators on how to elevate your content, grow your audience, and maximize monetization opportunities.
Bankers and PEMeet with the fastest-growing media and education brands that will (eventually) be interested in selling.
Marketers and AdvertisersConnect with influential publishers and learn proven methods to optimize your ad and sponsorship efforts.
VendorsShowcase your solutions to key decision-makers and build lasting partnerships with leading media brands, creators, and executives.
Event schedule
The full schedule, timeline, and sessions will be announced soon
| Day 1 | Thursday, Feb 27 |
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| 1 |
| Title | Author | Year | ISBN |
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| Registration | |||
| Welcoming address | |||
| Speaker sessions | |||
| Afternoon keynote | |||
| Networking | |||
| 🔒 VIP dinner |
| Day 2 | Friday, Feb 28 |
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| 1 |
| Title | Author | Year | ISBN |
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| Registration | |||
| Breakfast | |||
| Opening remarks | |||
| Mainstage & 🔒 VIP speaker sessions | |||
| Lunch & Networking | |||
| Mainstage & 🔒 VIP speaker sessions | |||
| Closing keynote | |||
| Closing remarks | |||
| Cocktail reception |
About your host
Matt McGarry is known as the world's #1 newsletter growth and monetization expert
Matt McGarry
Matt is the founder of GrowLetter, an agency helping some of the biggest media and education brands grow. He's helped The Hustle, James Clear, Codie Sanchez, 1440, Milk Road, WorkWeek, Chartr, Money.com, and others add 10M+ email subscribers.
Matt's newsletter is by far the best resource of all things newsletters.
Austin Rief, CEO of Morning Brew
His guidance around all things newsletters has been essential in growing The Rundown to 230k subscribers in 6 months. There's simply no one else I would call an expert.
Rowan Cheung, Founder of The Rundown
Matt is a rare breed of thought leader and operator. His wealth of knowledge building newsletter growth playbooks and identifying strategies to diversify and optimize customer acquisition has helped level up 1440 to over 2,000,000 subscribers.
Tim Huelskamp, Co-founder and CEO of 1440 Media
Pricing and features
Save your seat at Newsletter Marketing Summit 2025 before prices go up
4 Tickets Left At This Price!
General Admission
Provides access to all non-VIP sessions.Prices go up by $200 soon.$799 $999
VIP TICKET SOLD OUT
All VIP tickets have sold out.
$1999
Sponsors
Want to get your brand in front of top media and education brands, newsletters, and creators? Get in touch about event sponsorship opportunities.
Flagship Sponsor
VIP & Speaker Dinner Sponsor
VIP & Speaker Dinner Sponsor
Lunch & Learn and Supporting Sponsor
About Austin, TX
Austin is a top hub for media and tech innovation
Austin has become one of the U.S.’s premier cities for media innovation, making it the perfect location for our eventAustin is a natural magnet for digital publishers, startups, B2B companies, and marketers. Known for its creative energy and collaborative spirit, the city attracts forward-thinking businesses eager to shape the future of media, education, and publishing.
Frequently asked questions
Answering all event-related questions
Travel & Accommodation
Where is the event located?
Life Austin Event Center: 1504 E 51st St., Austin, TX 78723 (map)
What’s the closest airport to the event venue?
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Are there recommended hotels nearby?
Hotels near the event
Origin Hotel
825 McBee Street, Austin, TX 78723
512-861-1140
Paid valet and garage parking
Residence Inn Austin-University Area
1209 E 51st St, Austin, TX 78723
512-469-7842
Free parking
Is there a special room rate or discount for attendees at nearby hotels?
Yes please check your confirmation email to take advantage of the special room rate for attendees. Since it's a boutique hotel, and rooms are limited, please book your room as soon as possible.
Are there nearby parking facilities? Is parking included or at an additional cost?
For those traveling to the venue by car, there is ample free parking at the event venue.
Is there a shuttle service between the hotel and the event venue?
The hotels do not offer a shuttle service to the event venue.
Event Schedule & Registration
What are the dates and times of the event?
The dates are Thursday and Friday, February 27 and 28th, 2025. The times are subject to change due to speaker confirmation and other programming. For those traveling to Austin, you should plan for lodging from Wednesday, February 26, to Saturday, March 1st.
Will sessions be recorded, and can I access them after the conference?
Yes the sessions will be recorded and available at a discounted rate for attendees and a regular rate for non-attendees.Recordings are available free for VIP ticket holders.
Sessions & Networking
Will there be networking sessions or opportunities to meet other attendees?
Yes, we are intentional about attendees starting and building connections throughout the event. There are multiple networking opportunities during lunch, dinner, breaks between sessions, and our cocktail reception.
Is there a dress code for the event or any specific sessions?
There is no dress code. Please note there will be photo and video coverage of the events that we will share on social media for future marketing.
Payments, Refunds & Cancellations
What is the refund policy if I’m unable to attend?
If you are unable to attend, we offer full refunds for cancellations made no later than 30 days before the event (January 27th).
Is there a deadline for registration, or can I buy tickets at the door?
Tickets will not be available at the door. The deadline for registration is currently one week before the event and is subject to change depending on ticket availability.
Other General Information
Who can I contact for questions not covered in this FAQ?
Contact our Head of Events Ahrif Sarumi at [email protected].
Save your seat before prices go up
4 Tickets Left At This Price!
General Admission
Provides access to all non-VIP sessions.Prices go up by $200 soon.$799 $999
VIP TICKET SOLD OUT
All VIP tickets have sold out.
$1999
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