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This week, we’re talking about the brands implementing a strategy on Substack. While it’s not for everyone, some have cracked the code of sharing behind-the-scenes content, thoughts from founders, and the thoughtful tips newsletter readers have come to expect. But how does this differ from email marketing, and what should brands thinking about joining the platform do before jumping in? 00:00: Intro 01:15: Brands venturing into Substack 02:43: How this differs from email marketing 07:20: Making newsletters valuable 08:30: A person vs. a brand writing 12:00: Which brands should be on the…
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