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New York Times puts newsletters behind paywall to boost subscribers

The subscriber-only emails will be a mix of new and existing newsletters written by Times journalists and contributors in its news and opinion sections

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Gerry Smith | Bloomberg
New York Times Co. is putting 18 newsletters behind a paywall, going toe to toe with rival offerings from Twitter, Facebook and Substack Inc. in an effort to boost subscribers.

The subscriber-only emails will be a mix of new and existing newsletters written by Times journalists and contributors in its news and opinion sections. They’ll focus on a range of topics, including politics, technology, religion, economics, health and lifestyle.

The Times already produces about 50 newsletters that reach about 15 million people each week. Company executives say email, a relatively primitive method of digital distribution, has proved to be especially