How to Launch a Newsletter People Read

Understand formats and good design, while building audience, loyalty and brand

This one-day course on how to launch a newsletter will give you all the tools you need to get started, monitor your success and build long-term engagement. 

What you’ll learn 

Are you thinking about launching a newsletter but unsure where to start? This course will give you the confidence to finally take the leap and the skills and knowledge needed to do so.   

We’ll begin with a deep dive into the world of audience, from how to identify who yours is – and what they want – to the best ways to measure growth and loyalty. You’ll also learn all about the different types of newsletter, as well as the common mistakes people often make and, crucially, how to measure your success.  

We’ll cover how to make sure you’re adding value to each newsletter, how to encourage sign-ups and retain subscribers, and receive invaluable advice on building a long-term audience strategy.  

The second half of the full-day course, taught in-person, will include practical exercises on developing a newsletter and an audience recruitment strategy. You’ll leave brimming with ideas and ready to take your newsletter project to the next level.

How you’ll learn

Your training day will be led by an experienced editor and trainer who will share their practical expertise through presentations, discussion and guided tasks – ensuring you have opportunity to reinforce your learning and test your understanding.  

Who the course is for

This course is for anyone who wants to know how to launch a newsletter, whether it would be part of your day job or a personal project. Delegates should have basic writing skills – this course does not cover topics such as grammar, punctuation or how to structure an article. If you’re looking for more support with writing skills, you might like our Effective Writing For Digital: Fundamental Skills course.

BOOK FOR YOUR TEAM: The in-person course will be tailored to your needs and can be delivered in your offices. Get in touch using the button below to discuss times and dates for bespoke training. 

 

Course Modules

Launching a Newsletter That Works

  1. How newsletters build audience, loyalty and brand
  2. Knowing your audience and what they want
  3. Newsletter formats
  4. Common pitfalls to avoid
  5. Measuring newsletter success

Growing Subscribers and Long-Term Engagement

  1. Engagement and long-term recruitment
  2. Setting a purpose and goals for your newsletter
  3. Adding value and becoming essential reading
  4. Good design and user experience
  5. Sign-up messaging for subscribers

Guided Tasks

  1. Generating a newsletter idea
  2. Pitching a newsletter
  3. Creating an audience recruitment strategy

How to Launch a Newsletter People Read

Understand formats and good design, while building audience, loyalty and brand

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What our students say

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I really could not recommend Press Association enough to anyone who is looking to jump into the fascinating world of journalism. The course equips you with all the necessary skills you need to enter the industry and the wide range of topics covered leaves it hard for you to ever feel bored.

Holly Bishop
, Digital Reporter
, GB News

The small class sizes nurture a comfortable environment where everyone supports and learns from each other. The staff helped me hone in on my writing skills and develop the confidence to feel comfortable on camera.

Camilla Foster
, Reporter
, Newsquest

The lifelike interview settings and tasks that PA Media Training deal in replicate perfectly the real-world feel of a tough media interview and help the delegates come out of the day feeling much more confident that they can play an active role in representing their organisation.

Transport for London
, Director of Communications & Corporate Affairs

Not only did I develop the necessary toolkit to become a journalist, but I also did so in an environment that fosters a real sense of community and personal career support.

Erin Waks
, Trainee Sub-Editor
, Daily Mail

The training scenarios are as real to life as you could possibly get. They took considerable time to research our current plans and issues and used these to design a series of true to life radio and TV interviews. The team is outstanding, and their expertise and knowledge has been invaluable. Book them – you’ll be glad you did.

NHS Vale of York Clinical Commissioning Group
, Communications Manager

I learned to write concise articles and features, while developing my skills in social media, interviewing sources, and producing stories for an increasingly online audience. The course has allowed me to start a full-time journalism career.

Jonathan Moynihan
, Social Media Producer
, Forces News

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