Navigating Newsletter Ads in 2024: Expert Strategies with Ryan Sager & Jesse Watkins of Who Sponsors Stuff

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Welcome back to another episode of the Send & Grow podcast. This week, SparkLoop's Dylan Redekop chats with Ryan Sager & Jesse Watkins of Who Sponsors Stuff.

In this episode, Dylan, Ryan & Jesse discuss…

• How they became Experts: Ryan and Jesse's journey from managing a multimillion-dollar newsletter ad division to founding Who Sponsors Stuff
• 2023 Ad Market Retrospective: A look back at the challenges and shifts within the newsletter ad space in 2023, setting the stage for what's to come.
• 2024 Ad Market Trends & Predictions: What newsletter operators should be paying attention to in 2024.
• Starting with Sponsorships: Whether you're at 1,000 or 100,000 subscribers, uncover the right time and strategy to introduce ads to your newsletter.
• Pricing and Performance: Learn how to set your ad rates and ensure your ads perform well, enhancing sponsor relationships and securing renewals.
• The Future of Newsletter Sponsorships: Ryan and Jesse's take on the balance between subscription and ad-supported models, and why ads can be a win-win for your content and audience.
• ...and much more!

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