This week Substack revealed they suffered a data breach last year that exposed some users' emails and phone numbers There's also a look at an ad spending surge in newsletters, and more.
Also the featured newsletters this week cover vintage tech, AI, cloud computing, and more!
📰 News & Articles
Substack data breach exposed users’ emails and phone numbers
Substack has suffered a data breach that exposed the email addresses and phone numbers of some users.
Newsletter ad spending surged 40%
Paved's 2026 report reveals newsletter publishers earned 30% more revenue while 64% of marketers adopted the channel.
How Marketers Budget and Scale Newsletter Advertising
Three email advertising experts share how marketers budget and scale newsletter advertising in 2026.
Revealed: How Substack makes money from hosting Nazi newsletters
The Guardian has released an investigation into Substack’s business model, revealing that the platform has profited from hosting newsletters that promote Nazi ideology.
How to Start a Newsletter for Free in 2026
Learn how to start a newsletter for free in 2026 with this comprehensive guide.
⭐ Featured Newsletters
Bite Sized Bots
Human-First AI tips for small business owners
Obsolete Sony’s Newsletter
Documenting the Golden Age of electronics
Re:connaissance
Essays & Reports on Data, Design and Visual Representation
Smart Movers Club
If you have money to move or money to make start here
The Cloud Cover
Your weekly briefing on cloud computing.
See Ya
This is our weekly newsletter covering tips and tools for newsletter operators and everything else happening in the email newsletter space. Hope you enjoyed it!
