# Why Newsletters Are Using Audio Editions to Grow Subscribers

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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: 2026-06-14T18:32:20+00:00
Episode link: https://audio.fexingo.com/business/the-newsletter-podcast/episode-0052.mp3
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## Resource

Episode 52 of The Newsletter Podcast explores the rising trend of audio editions in email newsletters. Lucas and Luna discuss how Substack's audio feature and Beehiiv's integration of audio versions are helping standalone writers and media companies boost subscriber loyalty and reach new audiences. They examine a specific case: a finance newsletter that added a 10-minute audio summary and saw a 15% increase in paid conversions within three months. The conversation covers production approaches, listener behavior data, and the economics of offering audio as a premium tier. Lucas argues that audio editions solve a key attention problem for busy subscribers, while Luna questions whether the production cost is justified for smaller newsletters. The hosts also touch on the competitive landscape—Spotify's podcast dominance versus independent newsletter platforms—and offer practical advice for writers considering the move. If these marketing conversations have sparked something you've actually used, consider supporting the show at buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo. #Newsletter #Substack #Beehiiv #AudioEdition #EmailMarketing #ContentMarketing #SubscriberGrowth #Monetization #PaidSubscribers #ConversionRate #AudioContent #PodcastStrategy #CreatorEconomy #IndependentMedia #Marketing #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #TheNewsletterPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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