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
Immerse yourself in dynamic sessions led by the industry's brightest minds, where cutting-edge insights pave the way for your next breakthrough in newsletter marketing. All times in CST.
Day 0, Pre-event
Wed, Feb 26
5:00 -
7:00 PM
Early registration
at Origin Hotel • 2 hours
Day 1
Thu, Feb 27
8:30 -
9:30 AM
Registration and networking breakfast
1 hour
9:30 -
9:45 AM
Welcoming address
with Matt McGarry • 15 min
9:45 -
10:30 AM
Content strategy of the 1%
with Jay Clouse • 45 min
Email is the driving force behind many of today's top creators – but it goes far beyond a newsletter. In this session, Creator Science founder Jay Clouse will share how today's top creators utilize email as part of their overall content strategy. You'll walk away with clarity on your content strategy for 2025 and beyond.
10:30 -
11:00 AM
Why billions in revenue just shifted to newsletters
with Tyler Bishop • 30 min
For over a decade programmatic advertising has relied on Big Tech for reaching their audience but now that revenue is shifting to publishers with first-party data. Newsletters are leading in position to benefit but most still don’t know how or why. We’ll look at where this money is coming from and how to be in prime location to benefit.
11:00 -
11:15 AM
Coffee and networking break
15 min
11:15 -
11:45 AM
The best podcasting growth hacks to grow your show
with Chris Hutchins • 30 min
Breaking down dozens of tactics for podcast growth, including how to leverage a newsletter to support your growth and time for Q&A.
11:45 AM -
12:30 PM
Lessons from writing and editing 4,000+ newsletters for The Hustle, Axios, and Yahoo Sports
with Brad Wolverton & Kendall Baker, moderated by Matt McGarry • 45 min
Brad and Kendall have pioneered newsletter content and have written and published more newsletters to more readers than almost anyone.
12:30 -
2:00 PM
Lunch and learn
1 hour 30 min
2:00 -
2:30 PM
How to Use AI to Make Performance Ad Creative in 2025
with Alex Cooper • 30 min
YouTube isn’t just for views—it’s a revenue machine. Learn the framework that enables content to drive $50M+ in business, and learn how you can do the same by creating videos that captivate, convert, and compound over time.
2:30 -
3:00 PM
How to drive $50M in business with YouTube
with Ryan Hashemi • 30 min
YouTube isn’t just for views—it’s a revenue machine. Learn the framework that enables content to drive $50M+ in business, and learn how you can do the same by creating videos that captivate, convert, and compound over time.
3:00 -
3:15 PM
Coffee and networking break
15 min
3:15 -
4:00 PM
4 Flywheels You Need to Build a Million-Dollar Newsletter
with Nathan Barry • 45 min
Learn 4 essential flywheels to scale your newsletter with less effort and greater results. We’ll cover content creation, distribution, social growth, and reinvestment—so your newsletter grows sustainably and outlasts you.
4:00 -
5:00 PM
Networking reception
1 hour
7:00 -
8:30 PM
VIP and speaker dinner
1 hour 30 min
Day 2
Fri, Feb 28
8:00 -
9:00 AM
Registration and networking breakfast
1 hour
9:00 -
9:15 AM
Opening address
with Matt McGarry • 15 min
9:15 -
10:00 AM
10+ tools & tactics to take home
with Steph Smith • 45 min
In this talk, Steph will lay it on the table – sharing some of her favorite tools and tactics that you can take home and use immediately; the same tools and tactics that she’s used to create multiple digital products selling in the six-figures or build a Twitter following of 150k. From fresh AI tools to niche Internet finds, you’ll be guaranteed to take home something new.
10:00 -
10:30 AM
Delighting the reader - nothing else matters on the journey from dozens to millions of readers
with Tim Huelskamp • 30 min
We'll explore how understanding and serving readers drives retention, growth, and a flywheel business model. Topics include reader needs, building with love, MVPs, and retention. Backed by real success and 300K+ monthly growth, this session urges founders to prioritize audience obsession over short-term metrics.
10:30 -
10:45 AM
Networking and coffee break
15 min
10:45 -
11:15 AM
Growth levers the most successful newsletter creators used to hit 50k+ subscribers
with Chenell Basilio • 30 min
We'll walk through the foundations for building a standout newsletter - and the best growth strategies you can implement, from studying dozens of top creators who have grown to 50k subscribers or more.
🔒 VIP-only session, same time as main stage
How to add 200,000+ subscribers per month with paid acquisition
with Ali Qureshi & Erika Burghardt, moderated by Matt McGarry • 30 min
11:15 AM -
11:45 AM
The “paid media arbitrage system” that adds 40,000 quality subs every month – for FREE
with Andy Mackensen • 30 min
Imagine adding 40,000 new subscribers to your newsletter every single month—without spending a dime. Andy will show you exactly how to make it happen. This proven system unlocks massive growth potential while turning new subscribers into immediate revenue.
🔒 VIP-only session, same time as main stage
Audience AMA with Alex Lieberman
with Alex Lieberman, moderated by Matt McGarry • 30 min
11:45 -
12:15 PM
The future of local newsletters
with Ryan Heafy • 30 min
Join Ryan as he dives into Newsletters-as-a-Service (NaaS), sharing insights on local audience engagement, major media partnerships, and how “pride in place” brands can thrive in the evolving newsletter landscape.
🔒 VIP-only session, same time as main stage
How to create world-class content and communities
with Steph Smith & Sam Parr, moderated by Brad Wolverton • 30 min
12:15 -
1:30 PM
Lunch break
1:30 -
2:00 PM
A fireside chat with James Altucher
with James Altucher, moderated by Matt McGarry • 30 min
2:00 -
2:45 PM
The future of B2B media
with Jenny Rothenberg, Yossi J Levi & Joanna Ericta • 45 min
2:45 -
3:00 PM
Coffee and networking break
15 min
3:00 -
3:45 PM
Copywriting secrets
with Sam Parr & Neville Medhora, moderated by Matt McGarry • 45 min
3:45 -
4:30 PM
Characteristics of the top 1% email newsletters with live examples
with Alex Lieberman • 45 min
This presentation explores the characteristics of the top 1% email newsletters, highlighting key strategies, design elements, and content approaches with live examples from Brew, StoryArb, and other world-class newsletters to maximize engagement, retention, and conversion for email marketing success.
4:30 PM
Closing remarks
with Matt McGarry •
4:30 -
5:30 PM
Closing Reception
1 hour
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
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Sponsors
Want to get your brand in front of top media and education brands, newsletters, and creators? Get in touch about event sponsorship opportunities.
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?
Residence Inn Austin-University Area
1209 E 51st St, Austin, TX 78723
512-469-7842
Free parking
Origin Hotel UPDATE: Fully booked
825 McBee Street, Austin, TX 78723
512-861-1140
Paid valet and garage parking
Is there a special room rate or discount for attendees at nearby hotels?
If our hotel blocks have not reached capacity, attendees can take advantage of special room rates by Feb 13th. Please check your welcome email for details.
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.
Can I attend virtually? Will sessions be recorded, and can I access them after the conference?
There is no virtual option for this event. 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 receptions.
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].
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