New Media

Matt McGarry and Kolby Hatch

New Media is a podcast for founders and creators building independent media businesses. We explore how to grow and monetize audiences without depending on algorithms, advertising, and platforms you don't control. Each episode shares practical insights on building profitable media and education businesses.  A GrowLetter podcast, hosted by Matt McGarry and Kolby Hatch. 

  1. 20 HR AGO

    New Media in 2026: What Actually Works

    Welcome to the first episode of the New Media Podcast with Matt McGarry and Kolby Hatch. In this episode, we break down the business of media—from newsletters and YouTube to events and monetization strategies. We also dive into lessons from New Media Summit, building profitable media companies, and what’s actually working right now. If you’re building in the creator economy, this is the behind-the-scenes conversation you don’t usually hear. 🍿 Watch on YouTube here. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to New Media Podcast 02:19 Inside the New Media Summit 04:08 How Event Businesses Actually Make Money 06:32 Sponsorships & Revenue Streams Explained 08:23 Why Audience Engagement Matters More Than Ever 10:47 The Truth About Growing a Podcast 13:15 Why Most Content Fails (And What Works Instead) 16:01 Where New Media Is Heading 27:25 How Storytelling Shapes Media Success 28:10 Lessons From Past Media Trends 31:44 Gated Content: Smart Strategy or Bad UX? 39:07 Email Growth Hacks & Automation Strategies 44:59 Sponsorships Are Changing—Here’s How 52:42 Is Email Marketing Still Worth It? 55:31 Why Organic Subscribers Are 10x More Valuable 57:40 The Real Business Models Behind Newsletters 58:29 Are Newsletters Dead or Evolving? 01:02:45 Why Conferences Are a Massive Opportunity 01:04:11 IRL > URL: The Power of In-Person Networking 01:06:54 Why Big Events Are Declining 01:12:11 Building Community Through Local Events Check out Dylan's newsletter here! 🐝 Looking for the best newsletter and email marketing platform? Beehiiv is what I use and recommend: Click here to get a discount through my referral link.

    1hr 21min
  2. 21 FEB

    How To Build a 7-Figure Membership Business

    Learn more about Uscreen https://www.uscreen.tv/ In this episode, I sit down with Allison Yazdian, CEO of Uscreen, to break down how creators can build scalable, recurring revenue with video-first memberships. We cover what makes a compelling offer, how to price and tier it, and the features that drive engagement and retention. Allison shares real examples of creators generating millions through subscriptions, live streams, and community. If you want to own your audience and turn content into predictable monthly revenue, this is a must-watch. Connect with Allison on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonyazdian/ Timestamps: 00:00: Meet Allison Yazdian (CEO of Uscreen) 01:20: What Uscreen Does 04:00: How Creators Make Money with Memberships 06:00: Big Creators Using Uscreen 09:00: Why Memberships Beat Ads & One-Off Products 12:00: What Makes a Great Membership Offer 16:00: Free Tiers, Trials & Entry Offers 18:00: Pricing Strategy & Benchmarks 22:00: Structuring Your Membership Tiers 24:30: Must-Have Features (Community, Live, Challenges) 27:30: How to Market & Sell Your Membership 31:30: Onboarding New Members the Right Way 33:30: Reducing Churn & Increasing Retention 36:00: One Thing That Improves Retention Fast 38:00: Who Uscreen Is Best For + How to Get Started Other Resources: 🎤 Pre-order recordings from our conference with speakers like Codie Sanchez, Ryan Deiss, and 15+ more: https://recording.newmediasummit.com/

    49 min
  3. 23/12/2025

    The Future of Newsletters: Experts’ Predictions For 2026

    What’s changing in newsletters, email marketing, and the creator economy — and how do you grow, monetize, and scale in 2026? In this FREE online event, 8 industry experts share 15+ data-backed predictions on newsletter growth, email deliverability, audience development, and media monetization — plus actionable strategies you can apply immediately. 🎤 Featuring: Tyler Denk (beehiiv), Matt McGarry (GrowLetter), Robin Re (Industry Dive), Greg Van Horn (Launch Potato), Nathan May (The Feed Media), Max Bidna (Growth Daily), Chris Miquel (Audience Bridge), and Daniel Bustamante (Ship 30 for 30). If you’re building a newsletter, email list, or media business, this event will help you create a clear, tactical plan for growth in 2026. Timestamps: 1:00 Speaker Introductions 3:06 Tyler Denk 18:20 Greg Van Horn 29:10 Nathan May  44:07 Robin Re 55:50 Chris Miquel 01:08:10 Marketing Max 01:22:57 Daniel Bustamante 1:36:56 Matt’s Takeaways  1:38:20 New Media Summit Bonus 1: Use code 'NEWMEDIA' and receive 20% off Beehiiv. Bonus 2: FREE Guide: How to get your first 1000 newsletter subscribers in 30 days. Bonus 3: Our New Media Summit promotional discount has ended — however, you can still save $400 by purchasing today with early-bird pricing. 👉 Grab your ticket to New Media Summit. New Media Summit is where today’s top speakers, media founders, newsletter operators, publishers, and marketers come together to share real tactics and build meaningful connections — and many of the experts in this event will be there. February 26-27

    1hr 41min

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New Media is a podcast for founders and creators building independent media businesses. We explore how to grow and monetize audiences without depending on algorithms, advertising, and platforms you don't control. Each episode shares practical insights on building profitable media and education businesses.  A GrowLetter podcast, hosted by Matt McGarry and Kolby Hatch. 

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