CHEAT SHEET: How to convert newsletter readers into leads

If you’re considering advertising in a newsletter, you’re already a savvy marketer.  But, even the smartest ad-buying, demand-generating, growth-focused professionals could use some tips to optimize their newsletter ad spend.  That’s why The Peak ad ops team analyzed hundreds of ads in our newsletter to make our recommendations for the top four strategies to convert readers into leads. 
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How this Canadian tech company helped raise over $120 million through online raffles

Matthew Broussard and Simon Cusack thought fundraising needed to move into the 21st century. So they led the charge, building an online platform that would handle the tedious regulatory and administrative work for charities and non-profits of all sizes—Rafflebox.
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How this social enterprise is helping seniors battle isolation through the phone

They say charity starts at home. While Chatting to Wellness is a for-profit organization, the founder was inspired to launch his solution-based business after seeing how loneliness and isolation left his own family's seniors feeling abandoned.
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How this artist makes $10,000 a month hand-making hair accessories

Some businesses struggle to scale, but not XXL and Co. Former full-time mural artist Tina Nguyen's giant scrunchie set the tone for her whole business model—go big and go home. The 29-year-old has grown her business selling big hair scrunchies into a fast-growing Canadian hair accessory empire.
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How this decor designer makes $400 a month with balloon installations

Farrah Korah is grounded, even as her balloon business is taking off. What started as a creative endeavour has quickly grown into a side hustle bringing in $400 a month for the full-time logistics manager with a flare for fun decor and stylish spaces.
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How this cinematographer makes $3,500 per month pursuing his passion

Claude Quammie is hyped that 90’s nostalgia is back. The freelance director and cinematographer draws inspiration from Hype Williams and Director X, icons in the industry, and hopes that his vision can make him the next video virtuoso.
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How this Ontario woman makes $5,000 per month selling Indonesian accessories

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How this health and fitness enthusiast makes $400 a month slinging organic juices

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How this travel agent makes over $350,000 a month booking flights for the entertainment industry

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Top 10 Most Affordable Cities For Rent In Canada

It’s no secret that Canada’s housing market is a bit wild, and the rental market is no exception. In fact, while the price to buy a home is actually falling, rental prices are going up—but some parts of the country are cheaper than others. To help you find somewhere relatively affordable to live, we’ve put together the 10 most affordable cities (with populations greater than 100,000) to rent a home in, along with some of the local attractions of each town.
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