• How Newsletters Are Using Sponsored Deep Dives
    2026/06/05
    Episode 33 of The Newsletter Podcast explores how newsletter writers are partnering with brands for sponsored deep dives—long-form, narrative-driven sponsored content that integrates naturally with the newsletter's voice. Lucas and Luna break down the economics, using examples from The Browser's sponsorship by Amazon Web Services and Morning Brew's deep-dive series with Salesforce. They discuss CPM rates, audience fit, and the difference between a deep-dive sponsorship and a typical banner ad. Listeners learn how to approach brands, what to charge, and how to measure success beyond open rates. The episode also touches on the risks of reader pushback and how to maintain editorial integrity. Whether you're a newsletter writer looking to monetize or a marketer exploring newsletter advertising, this episode offers practical insights into one of the fastest-growing sponsorship formats in email marketing. #SponsoredDeepDives #NewsletterMonetization #EmailMarketing #BrandPartnerships #NativeAdvertising #MorningBrew #TheBrowser #AWS #Salesforce #CPM #Substack #Beehiiv #NewsletterBusiness #ContentMarketing #Marketing #NewsletterPodcast #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    8 分
  • Why Newsletters Are Selling Sponsored Deep Dives
    2026/06/05
    Lucas and Luna examine how top newsletters are moving beyond banner ads and native sponsorships to sell sponsored deep dives — full-length, editorially framed articles paid for by a single brand. They break down the economics using real numbers from a business newsletter that charges $15,000 per deep dive, and explore why readers actually engage with these pieces more than traditional ads. The episode covers the editorial guardrails that protect trust, the pricing model based on cost per engaged reader versus cost per impression, and why this format works better for B2B and niche verticals. Luna pushes back on whether it's just native advertising with a fancier name, and Lucas explains the key difference: disclosure rules and editorial control. They also touch on how deep dives fit into a newsletter's overall revenue mix alongside subscriptions and display ads. #SponsoredDeepDives #NewsletterMonetization #NativeAdvertising #Substack #Beehiiv #EmailNewsletters #B2BMarketing #ContentMarketing #EditorialAdvertising #CostPerEngagedReader #NewsletterRevenue #BrandPartnerships #TrustInMedia #NichePublishing #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #MarketingStrategy #NewsletterBusiness Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    9 分
  • How Newsletters Are Using Retargeting Ads to Recover Lost Subscribers
    2026/06/04
    In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how newsletter writers are using Facebook and Instagram retargeting ads to bring back readers who abandoned sign-ups or stopped opening emails. They dive into a specific case: a mid-sized marketing newsletter that recovered 12% of lapsed subscribers using a $500 ad spend over 30 days. The hosts break down the mechanics — pixel-based retargeting, lookalike audiences, and ad creative that mirrors the newsletter's voice — and debate whether this tactic works better for free or paid newsletters. Listeners will learn the exact funnel setup, conversion metrics, and why retargeting is becoming a standard tool in a newsletter marketer's toolkit, not just for e-commerce. #NewsletterMarketing #Retargeting #EmailNewsletter #Substack #Beehiiv #FacebookAds #InstagramAds #SubscriberGrowth #EmailMarketing #MarketingPodcast #DigitalMarketing #AdStrategy #ConversionRate #LapsedSubscribers #PixelTracking #LookalikeAudiences #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    12 分
  • How Newsletters Are Funding Themselves With Paid Communities
    2026/06/04
    Lucas and Luna explore how newsletter writers are turning their subscriber lists into paid communities as a sustainable revenue stream beyond ads and subscriptions. Using examples like The Browser's owner Nick Linger's Clubhouse-era pivot and Morning Brew's Slack-based Local Brew meetups, they break down the economics of charging $10-30 per month for access to a private forum, Q&As, and networking. They discuss the key metric: not just how many join, but how many stay active past 90 days. Luna shares data from a 2025 survey of 200 newsletter operators showing that those with paid communities see 40% lower churn on their main subscription. The episode includes a warm reminder that listener support at buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo keeps the show ad-free, then finishes with Lucas questioning whether this model works for B2B vs B2C writers. #Newsletters #PaidCommunities #NewsletterMonetization #SubscriptionRevenue #TheBrowser #MorningBrew #NickLinger #LocalBrew #Slack #Discord #SubscriberRetention #ChurnRate #B2BvsB2C #EmailMarketing #WriterEconomy #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #NewsletterStrategy Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    8 分
  • How Newsletters Use Welcome Sequences to Cut Churn
    2026/06/03
    Episode 29 of The Newsletter Podcast dives into the neglected art of the welcome sequence. Lucas and Luna break down why most newsletters lose 30-40 percent of new subscribers within the first week, and how a three-email onboarding flow can flip that number. They walk through the exact structure used by Morning Brew's early growth phase — Day 1: deliver on the promise, Day 2: show personality, Day 3: set expectations. They also discuss a 2025 case study from a niche investing newsletter that cut unsubscribes by 22 percent just by adding a single 'what to expect' email. No fluff, just the sequence that makes subscribers actually open the next issue. #NewsletterMarketing #WelcomeSequence #EmailChurn #SubscriberRetention #MorningBrew #OnboardingEmails #EmailMarketingStrategy #OpenRates #NewsletterGrowth #EmailAutomation #SubstackTips #BeehiivStrategies #NewsletterBusiness #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Marketing #ContentMarketing #AudienceBuilding Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    9 分
  • How Newsletters Are Using Cascading Content Strategies to Retain Subscribers
    2026/06/02
    In this episode of The Newsletter Podcast, hosts Lucas and Luna explore a fresh retention tactic that top newsletter writers are quietly adopting: the cascading content strategy. Instead of dumping everything into one email, creators like Lenny Rachitsky and The Hustle's team are parceling out insights across multiple touchpoints—email, a companion podcast, a private Slack community, and even a quick video summary—each reinforcing the others. Lucas explains how this approach increases time spent with the brand per subscriber, reduces churn, and creates multiple entry points for engagement. He breaks down the specific cascade used by Lenny's Newsletter (which grew to 800,000 subscribers) and shares a counter-example where a writer burned out trying to maintain three separate newsletters. Luna challenges whether cascading works for smaller audiences and brings data from a Substack survey showing that newsletters with a second content format retain subscribers 40% longer. The episode also includes a brief, natural mention of listener support via Buy Me a Coffee. By the end, you'll have a concrete framework for testing a cascade without overwhelming your workflow. #Newsletter #CascadingContent #SubscriberRetention #LennyRachitsky #TheHustle #Substack #ContentStrategy #EmailMarketing #Podcast #SlackCommunity #RetentionStrategy #CreatorEconomy #Marketing #Business #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #NewsletterPodcast #ContentCascade Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    10 分
  • How Newsletters Are Using Audio Editions to Beat Inbox Fatigue
    2026/06/02
    Lucas and Luna dive into the rising trend of audio editions for email newsletters. With inboxes overflowing, writers like Lenny Rachitsky and The Hustle are offering narrated versions of their newsletters — boosting engagement and opening new ad inventory. Lucas breaks down the numbers: a 15-25% increase in time spent per subscriber, and a new CPM model that rivals podcast advertising. Luna asks whether audio cannibalizes the written product, and they explore the production costs, from AI voices to human narrators. The episode also covers how Substack's native audio feature is lowering the barrier for smaller writers. A practical look at whether audio editions are a gimmick or a genuine growth strategy. #NewsletterPodcast #AudioEditions #Substack #InboxFatigue #EmailMarketing #PodcastAdvertising #CPM #LennyRachitsky #TheHustle #AIVoice #ContentStrategy #SubscriberEngagement #NewsletterGrowth #Marketing #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #DigitalMedia #CreatorEconomy Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    10 分
  • Why Newsletters Are Using Interactive Quizzes to Grow
    2026/06/01
    Lucas and Luna explore how newsletter creators are using interactive quizzes to boost subscriber growth and engagement, focusing on the success story of a finance newsletter that added a 'What Type of Investor Are You?' quiz. They break down the 40% increase in conversion rate, the 35% higher open rates for quiz-takers, and the technical setup using tools like Typeform and Intercom. The episode discusses why quizzes work for list building, how to design them for high completion rates, and the pitfalls of overcomplicating questions. They also touch on quiz-driven segmentation for personalized content, with a case study of a newsletter that used quiz results to tailor product recommendations, seeing a 25% lift in paid conversions. The conversation ends with a practical checklist for implementing a quiz in under a week. #InteractiveQuizzes #NewsletterGrowth #ListBuilding #EmailMarketing #SubscriberEngagement #QuizFunnels #Segmentation #Typeform #Intercom #ContentMarketing #MarketingStrategy #NewsletterTips #AudienceDevelopment #ConversionRate #Personalization #Business #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    10 分