Automated Local Newsletter in Salina, Ks Makes $500k/year
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An automated local newsletter in Salina, KS generates $500k/year, sparking interest and excitement in the community.
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Basically, how can local media adapt to decreasing ad revenue and less interest in local issues? Case study shows how one newsletter/newspaper adapts and is able to do quite well with heavy automations.
Corresponding YouTube video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWWmWo5WTGE