Andy Griffiths
Publishing update
Dear Subscribers,
I owe you an explanation. You havn't seen a new issue of Champion Newsletters for months.
By now I was hoping to be publishing again but an annoyingly persistent bout of long COVID has put paid to that.
I've reduced my working hours by
CN#26. Is The Mill a model for the future of local journalism?
The Mill, a quality, broadsheet-style newsletter delivered by email in Manchester, is probably the most significant experiment in UK local news markets of the past few years.
The reader-funded publisher has achieved remarkable success, receiving praise for its journalism and achieving 40,000 free and 2,500 paid subscribers in
CN#25. The Hustle: 7 best curation tactics every newsletter publisher should employ
Curation is the secret weapon of email newsletters and The Hustle was one of the first to adopt a "no bullshit" approach.
The skills required are relevant subject matter selection, analysis and summarising, tighter, zappier writing, interest hooks, entertainment and use of graphics.
In this issue we breakdown
CN#24. User-first newsletters spearhead Community Impact's growth strategy
Clean, tightly written and edited newsletters spearhead Community Impact’s new growth strategy.
CN#23. "No cops, courts or sports." Community Impact's audience strategy, business model, tech stack and growth plans
CN#22. Building a stronger future: How local newsrooms can harness email newsletters for revenue
From indie creators to international publishing groups, the email newsletter is gaining significant traction as a nimble, flexible and low cost publishing vehicle.
There's nowhere it's needed more than the local news sector.
CN#21. Lessons From Ann Handley, queen of newsletter engagement
Ann Handley more than 42,000 newsletter subscribers. Her newsletter is a "letter" from one person to another.
CN#20. Hey DC by City Cast: There's more than one way to reinvent local news
When City Cast launched in October 2020, founder and chief executive David Plotz said he was on a mission to reignite engagement in communities through local reporting.
CN#19. FT Inside Politics: Like sharing a pint with a knowledgable friend
FT Inside Politics is written by Stephen Bush, the paper’s associate editor and columnist. The newsletter is part of a trial as a standalone newsletter and the results will be followed closely by international news publishers.