Morning Brew’s $75M acquisition wasn’t just about the success of their flagship newsletter. It was fueled by the ability to launch new business lines — like the hit Business Casual podcast — on top of that core audience. It’s the difference between writing a newsletter and building a full-blown media empire.

Starting today, you’ll have the same tools to launch your own standout podcast — directly within the beehiiv platform.

Plus, we’re launching a whole suite of new AI tools and advanced content gating options to help you grow, engage, and monetize like never before.

Let’s dive in 👇

Thinking about launching a podcast, but dreading the grind of recording and editing? This one’s for you.

Now, you can transform your newsletter content into a professionally-edited podcast, right within your existing beehiiv workflow — no fancy equipment or software needed.

Your episodes will be available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere else your audience listens. It’s double the distribution with no extra work.

The best part? We make it dead simple to set up and run your show on autopilot. Here’s how to get started:

1. Go to Settings → RSS → Podcast Show Feed.

2. Submit your podcast feed to the major platforms. You’ll need at least one podcast episode prior to submitting, so you can start by converting an existing post.

3. The next time you publish a post, you’ll see the one-click option to create a podcast episode. Pick your preferred voice and style, or customize it with your own prompt.

4. Reach new audiences and rack up downloads.

To show you what’s possible, I turned our recent Direct Sponsorships product update into a podcast — now live on Apple Podcasts. Give it a listen to hear the new feature in action.

Plus, there’s more to come — support for existing podcasts, a full analytics suite, and seamless website integration are all on the way. Stay tuned 👀

CONTENT GATES

Turning casual visitors into subscribers (and paying customers) just got a whole lot easier.

By default, your website is fully open to everyone. But with Content Gates, you can now control access to individual pages, making them available only to your newsletter subscribers or paying customers.

Previously, gating was only available on posts. Now, thanks to the all-new Website Builder (currently in beta), you can restrict access on any custom webpage.

Here’s what that unlocks:

• Deepen relationships by sharing exclusive video content that only paying customers can view.

• Supercharge growth by gating lead magnets that only active newsletter subscribers can download.

• Foster community by embedding live chat or streaming experiences on pages that only paid members can access.

The possibilities for growth, engagement, and retention are truly limitless.

AI CONTENT TOOLS

We’re all about using AI to supercharge your creative workflows. That’s why we just rolled out a suite of AI-powered tools designed to save you time and elevate your writing.

Think of them as your behind-the-scenes assistant, helping you craft:

• Engaging subject lines

• Catchy preview text

• Optimized SEO metadata

And these aren’t just generic suggestions. These new tools analyze your content and consider past performance to deliver personalized recommendations tailored to your audience.

This means you can focus on the big picture, while AI helps fine-tune the details.

ADVERTISER PREFERENCES

The beehiiv Ad Network is like having a dedicated ad sales team for your newsletter, landing sponsorships without you lifting a finger.

We recently launched Advertiser Preferences, with the goal of making that sales team a whole lot smarter.

It’s a way for you to tell us exactly what kinds of sponsorships are the best fit for your brand, so we can deliver opportunities that align with your audience.

• Looking to partner with more finance brands?

• Only want ad opportunities that pay over $2.00 per click?

• Are health and wellness advertisers a poor fit for your audience?

Just let us know. Filling out the form takes less than a minute to complete and sets you up to maximize your earning potential on beehiiv. That’s an unbeatable ROI, if you ask me.

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WHAT ARE BOOSTS?

The easiest way to passively earn revenue from your newsletter. Period.

Browse hundreds of offers like the ones below in the Boosts Marketplace, apply to those that align with your newsletter, then passively earn revenue for each subscriber you send their way.