Definition

Noun: A newsletter is a regularly distributed publication, typically in digital or printed form, that provides news, information, or updates of interest to a specific group of subscribers, such as members of an organization, customers, or people with a shared interest.

Usage

A newsletter is used to communicate informally or confidentially within a defined community. It serves to report news, announce events, share updates, or offer insights to its readers. - It is often issued periodically (e.g., weekly, monthly). - It is directed at a special, subscribed audience. - It can be a primary tool for organizations to maintain engagement with their members or customers.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "To be featured in a newsletter": To have one's news or story included in a newsletter publication.
  • Her promotion was featured in the corporate newsletter.
• "Newsletter campaign": A series of newsletters sent as part of a coordinated communication or marketing strategy.
  • The newsletter campaign successfully increased membership renewals.

Variants and Related Words

• Bulletin (noun): A short official statement or report, often issued more urgently than a newsletter.
• Circular (noun): A letter or advertisement distributed to a large number of people.
• Ezine (noun): A magazine published in electronic form, often distributed via email, similar to an electronic newsletter.

Synonyms

• Report: A spoken or written account of something.
• Update: The latest news or information about a recent event or situation.
• Dispatch: A report sent to a newspaper or broadcasting organization by a correspondent.

Related Phrases

• Email newsletter: A newsletter distributed electronically via email.
  • Most of our communication is now through an email newsletter.
• Subscribe to a newsletter: To sign up to receive a newsletter regularly.
  • Don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive content.

Noun

1. report or open letter giving informal or confidential news of interest to a special group