I wanted to see if an original, data-driven resource could attract engaged readers and drive long-term growth. It did even better than I expected. Here’s exactly how I used that lead magnet to build my list.
The best alumni magazines, like the ones at the University of Chicago, combine storytelling and fundraising into one publication. There’s a lot that the newsletter world can learn from their example.
Don’t chase reach — chase resonance. Find a niche and scale things from there. And a whole bunch of other lessons, on topics ranging from newsletter metrics to growth, that stood out to me at the 2025 edition of The Newsletter Conference.
An email course is an automated series designed to teach readers new skills, habits, or lessons. My newsletter list — and client base — took off as soon as I started building them. And the best part: With a course, you can stop writing new content and start teaching what you have. Here’s how you can use courses to grow and monetize your email list.
These six newsletters — from Help Scout, the Republic, Dense Discovery, the Financial Times, TextHacks, and Only In Your State — are innovating in remarkable ways. Here’s what you can learn from them about creating amazing experiences for the inbox.
No matter where a reporter works — from legacy newspapers to broadcast TV to digital outlets — there’s a good chance they’ll need to know how to use newsletters to engage their readers. Here’s how some of today’s journalism schools are teaching the next generation to use newsletters.
Best-in-class publishers are launching lots of different newsletters to deliver stories and engage with their readers. Here’s what newsrooms like yours should consider launching next.
Like many consultants, Anne-Kathrin uses her newsletter to drive business. But she’s built something bigger than that, expanding her newsletter with paid subscriptions, ads, and even a licensing business.
18 finalists made the cut. Now’s your turn to pick which newsletters created the most innovative strategies for content, design, engagement, growth, revenue, and technology.
Just getting started with ads in your newsletter? Looking to level up your ad strategy? Here are a few ideas for ad formats, rates, and tools that can help you make more money for your newsletter.