Newsletter Sponsorships
Build a free email newsletter and monetize through paid sponsorships from brands.
Overview
Free newsletters with large subscriber bases can earn significant income through sponsorships. Brands pay to reach your engaged audience, with rates based on your subscriber count and niche.
How to Get Started
- 1Choose a niche topic with advertiser appeal
- 2Build your subscriber list through content marketing and social media
- 3Publish consistently to grow and retain subscribers
- 4Reach 5,000+ subscribers to start attracting sponsors
- 5Join newsletter ad networks like Swapstack or Paved
Pros
- Scalable income
- Own your audience
- Content gets easier over time
- Multiple monetization options
Cons
- Takes time to build subscribers
- Consistent publishing required
- Need to balance sponsors with content quality
Recommended Tools & Platforms
Pro Tip
Niche newsletters (fintech, AI, climate, etc.) command higher CPMs than general topics. A 10,000-subscriber newsletter in a B2B niche can earn $1,000-3,000 per sponsored send.
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