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Tool of the week: BEEHIVV
If you’ve ever thought about starting a newsletter, Beehiiv is one of the easiest ways to get going. It’s simple to use, you can have your newsletter up and running in just a few minutes. Plus, it’s free for your first 2,500 subscribers, which is perfect when you’re just starting out. Beehiiv also comes with built in tools to help you grow, like referral programs and analytics, and when you’re ready to earn, it makes monetization easy with subscriptions and ad options.
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This newsletter? It’s powered by the platform built for growth, monetization, and jaw-droppingly good reader experiences.
From sponsorships that actually pay you fairly to referral programs that grow your list on autopilot, beehiiv gives publishers, creators, and writers the tools to grow their newsletter like never before. And yeah, it is just that easy.
Ai News
OpenAI and Microsoft new deal: The agreement will let OpenAI restructure itself into a for profit company, while its nonprofit keeps control, along with a stake worth over $100B. The deal still awaits regulatory approval.
Perplexity raises $200M, valuing startup at $20B. Encyclopedia Britannica & Merriam Webster filed a federal lawsuit against Perplexity for copying content and diverting traffic.
TikTok parent ByteDance has launched Seedream 4.0, a new AI image generation model that performs better than Google’s ‘Nano Banana’, according to some benchmarks.
Claude can now remember previous conversations and carry context across projects automatically but only for Team and Enterprise users
Crypto News
Japan to cut crypto tax from 55% to 20%.
US DOJ to seize $584K in crypto linked to Iranian drone supplier Mohammad Abedini.
Solana price prediction: SOL targets $300 after 19.4% weekly gain(currently $242).
Productivity in 60s
If you’re feeling a little lazy, take a 60-second walk. When you come back, you’ll automatically feel more energetic.
If you’re feeling a bit stressed, take deep breaths for 60 seconds to calm your mind.
If you need serious focus, set a 60-second timer and start working without any distractions. You’ll be amazed at how much you can get done in just one minute.
Idea of the Week: Start Your Own Newsletter
Case Study: Cup of Coffee
Newsletters are one of the few ways you can own your audience. Social media followers? You don’t truly control them. Email? It’s yours direct, reliable, and powerful. Whether you’re sharing insights, curated content, or your expertise, a newsletter helps you build authority, trust, and revenue.
Cup of Coffee is a daily baseball and culture newsletter that provides fans with a comprehensive summary of significant news in Major League Baseball, along with analysis, commentary, and coverage of other current events, reaching over 10,500 subscribers and generating average monthly revenue of $18,400.
Craig Calcaterra, a former lawyer and sports writer, came up with the idea for his baseball and culture newsletter, Cup of Coffee, as a way to continue sharing his writing and analysis after being laid off by NBC Sports. He wanted to provide readers with a daily briefing on the latest baseball news and other topics of interest, all delivered in the morning to start their day. Since launching, Calcaterra has built a loyal subscriber base through social media promotion, offering free newsletters, and running occasional sales. Word of mouth has also played a significant role in the growth of the newsletter.
How much money it makes: $221K/year
How much did it cost to start: $200
How many people on the team: 1
That’s your alley dispatch for the week.Next one drops soon.
— Arman from Fringe Alley