Real examples of brands working with newsletter writers, tagged by format and category, with a note on why each works. Every card links to the original post.
Sponsor Notion · Dialectic by Jackson Dahl · 5 Nov 2026
“Dialectic is presented by Notion .”
Why it works: It seamlessly weaves the sponsor into the core theme of the newsletter with a clear value proposition and a direct call to action.
Sponsor Lovable · Feed Me · 30 Oct 2026
“Today’s newsletter is free because it’s sponsored by Lovable .”
Why it works: Integrating the brand naturally into the creator's personal building journey drives high engagement.
Sponsor Shopify · Embedded · 22 Oct 2026
“This interview is part of a limited series on Embedded, brought to you by In Stock , Shopify’s Substack about the craft and culture of entrepreneurship.”
Why it works: It seamlessly integrates the sponsor into an ongoing editorial series that matches the brand's core audience and entrepreneurship focus.
Sponsor Delta One · Feed Me · 20 Oct 2026
“Today’s newsletter is free, because it’s sponsored by Delta One .”
Why it works: The sponsor is woven deeply into the entire narrative, perfectly aligning travel luxury with the author's personal lifestyle content.
Sponsor Notion · Dialectic by Jackson Dahl · 9 Oct 2026
“Dialectic is presented by Notion .”
Why it works: The sponsor message is deeply integrated with the themes of productivity and AI, offering a clear value proposition and call to action.
Sponsor Google · Dialectic by Jackson Dahl · 1 Oct 2026
“This episode is supported by Google.”
Why it works: The creator integrates the sponsor naturally into the workflow, demonstrating real use cases and building strong trust.
Sponsor Notion · Dialectic by Jackson Dahl · 1 Oct 2026
“Dialectic is presented by Notion .”
Why it works: The sponsor integrates naturally into the newsletter's theme of productivity and deep thinking with a clear call to action.
Sponsor Tracksuit · WHAT'S ANU · 11 Sept 2026
“This issue of the newsletter is sponsored by Tracksuit , the always-on brand tracker built for marketers and agencies to answer the question “Is my strategy working?””
Why it works: It seamlessly ties the sponsor into the overarching marketing themes of the newsletter with multiple mentions and a strong audience match.
Sponsor 80,000 Hours · Understanding AI · 1 Sept 2026
“Today’s Robot Week article is sponsored by 80,000 Hours , a non-profit that helps early-career professionals make the most of their careers.”
Why it works: The sponsor integrates its mission naturally into the theme of the article, reaching the right audience.
Sponsor Notion · Dialectic by Jackson Dahl · 20 Aug 2026
“Dialectic is presented by Notion .”
Why it works: The sponsor integrates naturally into the podcast theme, offering deep alignment with creators and a clear call to action.
Sponsor Notion · Dialectic by Jackson Dahl · 22 Oct 2026
“Dialectic is presented by Notion .”
Why it works: The sponsor is deeply woven into the newsletter's theme with a natural introduction and a clear call to action.
Sponsor Notion · Dialectic by Jackson Dahl · 16 Oct 2026
“Dialectic is presented by Notion .”
Why it works: The sponsor is deeply integrated into the newsletter with frequent mentions and a clear call to action.
Sponsor Notion · Dialectic by Jackson Dahl · 27 Sept 2026
“Dialectic is presented by Notion .”
Why it works: The sponsor is heavily integrated into the post theme with repeated mentions and a clear product tie-in.
Sponsor Notion · Dialectic by Jackson Dahl · 11 Aug 2026
“Dialectic is presented by Notion .”
Why it works: The sponsor is deeply integrated into the overarching theme of the newsletter with multiple mentions and a clear call to action.