Aug. 26, 2026

Should Your Brand Be on Substack?

Should Your Brand Be on Substack?

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 platform

16:10: The days of the brand magazines

19:00: Not a place for AI

20:00: Brands we do and do not want to see on the platform


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