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Newsletters

Newsletters

Reach our most engaged readers in distraction-free environments. Our suite of newsletters deliver native ad units that flow seamlessly with the rest of the newsletter right into the inboxes of our dedicated readership

  • 100% SOV sponsorships 
  • Native ad with brand CTA
  • Brand logo included in newsletter header

Reach an opt-in, highly engaged audience in their inboxes.

Newsletters are an intimate, distraction-free environment, allowing brands to reach audiences when they’re in an engagement mindset. Our subscribers spend an average of 19 minutes per day reading newsletters.

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The majority of subscribers to The Athletic's newsletters have visited an advertiser's website for more information after seeing a newsletter ad
10
M
Total subscribers
49%
Open rate

Newsletters

Reach our most engaged readers in distraction-free environments. Our suite of newsletters deliver native ad units that flow seamlessly with the rest of the newsletter right into the inboxes of our dedicated readership

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The Pulse

The Pulse

Start your day with The Pulse, our free daily newsletter delivering the top stories in sports directly to your inbox.

4.3M Subscribers
44% Average Open Rate
Until Saturday

Until Saturday

The five-star college football newsletter, direct to your inbox from Jason Kirk and The Athletic CFB staff.

695K Subscribers
56% Average Open Rate
The Windup

The Windup

The biggest stories in baseball, delivered daily by Levi Weaver with Ken Rosenthal and The Athletic MLB staff.

960K Subscribers
51% Average Open Rate
The Bounce

The Bounce

The essential NBA newsletter from Zach Harper and The Athletic NBA staff, delivered free to your inbox.

780K Subscribers
47% Average Open Rate
Prime Tire

Prime Tire

Stay ahead of the curve with top F1 storylines from Patrick Iversen with Luke Smith and Madeline Coleman.

66K Subscribers
46% Average Open Rate
Full Time

Full Time

The biggest women's soccer stories on the USWNT, NWSL, and more, headed straight to your inbox..

192K Subscribers
57% Average Open Rate
Scoop City

Scoop City

Get the daily briefing of top NFL stories written by Jacob Robinson with Dianna Russini, snapped directly to your inbox.

1.52M Subscribers
55% Average Open Rate
The Athletic FC

The Athletic FC

Renowned soccer writer Phil Hay's daily newsletter unpacks the truth behind the game's biggest stories.

803K Subscribers
54% Average Open Rate
MoneyCall

MoneyCall

The best of The Athletic's sports business and media reporting, curated by Dan Shanoff, with industry-leading reporter insights.

467K Subscribers
51% Average Open Rate
Red Light

Red Light

Essential hockey news and analysis from Sean McIndoe, James Mirtle and our deep roster of reporters — directly to your inbox.

452K Subscribers
53% Average Open Rate
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The Athletic newsletter sponsorships give partners 100% SOV of the newsletter, including seamless native ad integration to promote the brand.

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Newsletters Specs

(1) Logo
  • Vector-based (EPS, AI, SVG format preferred)
  • Horizontal layout (vs vertical)
  • Flat-color (preferably white)
(1) Native Ad Image
  • 16:9 or 3:2 ratio
  • Preferences:
  • Lifestyle image (vs branded)
  • Provide multiple images if possible.
Proposed Native Ad Headline:
  • 6 words max
Proposed Native Ad Body Copy:
  • 100 words max
CTA
  • 15 characters max
URL :
  • Click-thru URL for Native Ad unit
  • Do not use “bit.ly” URL ← this can result in being marked as Spam
  • Can apply a 3P click tracker, no impression tracker.
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