# How Newsletters Use Audio Editions to Deepen Subscriber Loyalty

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Podcast: [The Newsletter Podcast with Fexingo: Substack, Beehiiv, and Email Newsletter Business](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-newsletter-podcast-with-fexingo-substack-beehiiv-and-email-newsletter-business-7871729)
Published: 2026-07-13T19:01:16+00:00
Episode link: https://audio.fexingo.com/business/the-newsletter-podcast/episode-0110.mp3
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## Resource

In this episode of The Newsletter Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how newsletter writers are adding audio editions — not just a text-to-speech robot reading the post, but a real human voice recording that subscribers can listen to on their commute or while cooking. They break down the specific case of 'The Morning Brew' which saw a 12% increase in time spent per subscriber after launching audio summaries hosted by one of their writers. They also discuss the technology stack: how to record using a decent USB mic and free editing software like Audacity, then host the audio file on a simple CDN or use a platform like Transistor. They talk about the trade-off — it takes about 20 minutes per issue to produce — but for newsletters with high open rates and a loyal audience, the payoff in retention and engagement is real. If you're a newsletter writer looking to stand out in crowded inboxes, this episode is for you. #Newsletter #AudioEdition #SubscriberLoyalty #EmailMarketing #ContentStrategy #TheMorningBrew #Audacity #Transistor #CDN #EngagementMetrics #TimeSpent #PodcastForWriters #Marketing #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #NewsletterTips #AudioContent #CreatorEconomy Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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