James Francis
Newsletters are making a big comeback. Forget all those marketing emails you delete without reading. These are the must-read newsletters designed to inform and entertain. Start expanding your world now with our selection of the best:
Morning Brew’s slogan is “Become smarter in just 5 minutes” and the rising star of the newsletter world keeps readers up to date with current news and trends in a short, readable form. Its news stories focus mainly on the US, but you’ll also find international content and easy-to-digest tech and financial news. In addition, Morning Brew has several other specialist newsletters in its stable covering topics that may be of particular interest.
Vodacom Now! consistently produces excellent content for your digital life – everything from the latest tech releases to lifestyle tips and smart ways to work, play and live your best life. If you don't always have time to check out our latest content, the monthly Vodacom Now newsletter contains our pick of the best stories. To sign up scroll to the bottom of the Vodacom Now! homepage until the subscription field appears. Enter your name and email address then click subscribe for the latest tech trends.
He's been the most iconic world champion bodybuilder, king of some classic movie one-liners (hasta la vista… baby) and even served as Governor of California! Now Arnold Schwarzenegger is also a newsletter publisher. The Daily Pump is a must-read for anyone who wants to share what Arnie’s reading and watching for inspiration to aid health and fitness. And it’s not just for hardcore gym types with bulging biceps – the focus is on advice and news that will inspire you to be more active – every day.
The News24 website has several newsletters dedicated to various topics and tastes. We particularly like the For You newsletter, which generates a personalised daily email suggesting stories on topics you enjoy. Don't worry – your data is kept strictly anonymous. It's a great way to find new stories based on what you enjoy.
The Daily Maverick daily and weekly newsletters have helped the media site to grow a large audience. The Morning Thing and Afternoon Thing newsletters summarise the day's biggest news stories and other interesting content. Plus, you have a wide choice of specialised newsletters dedicated to stock trading, legal matters, the environment, youth, and much more.
Negative news sells better than positive, and it’s easy to get caught up in all the local doom and gloom. Add some feel-good to your inbox with this monthly newsletter from The Good News, a site dedicated to publishing uplifting news stories across South Africa. Subscribe and find plenty of reasons to look on the bright side of life!
The Conversation is a gem for those who know about it; a place where academics publish articles about topics close to their heart. But no need to feel intimidated, these aren’t academic papers. The Conversation provides fascinating, plain-speaking, and easy-to-understand content from some of the world's smartest people. It also has an Africa newsletter.
Not finding a newsletter that works for you? Then make your own! Refind is a great free service where you select topics that interest you. The site then finds new articles that match your tastes and sends you a newsletter. You can choose how often and when you want to receive the newsletter.
Substack is a platform for people to create or consume newsletters. For consumers, It has a fantastic variety to browse – from news and celebrity gossip to daily comic strips. Some newsletters are free but others offer paid versions with extra content. Creators can cash in on this platform by getting paid for their content via subscriptions. They can choose how much to charge for their subscriptions and get to keep 90% of the money they generate.
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