Create Beautiful Newsletters with Complete Editorial Control
Build and send custom newsletters by selecting the stories, images, and content that matter most to your readers.
Not every newsletter should be automated.
Some newsletters deserve a personal touch, with carefully selected stories, customized introductions, and thoughtfully arranged content.
Surf New Media's Manual Newsletters feature gives your newsroom complete control over every edition, allowing editors to hand-pick articles, organize layouts, and create engaging newsletters that reflect your publication's voice.
Whether you're producing a daily briefing, a weekly roundup, or a special edition, Surf CMS makes newsletter creation fast, flexible, and easy.
Choose Every Story
Editors decide exactly what appears in each newsletter.
Simply browse your published content and add stories with a click.
Include:
- Breaking News
- Local News
- Sports
- Business
- Opinion
- Community Events
- Obituaries
- Sponsored Content
- Photo Galleries
- Videos
Every newsletter is built to match your editorial goals.
Drag-and-Drop Organization
Arrange stories in any order using an intuitive drag-and-drop interface.
Quickly:
- Reorder articles
- Highlight featured stories
- Add section headings
- Move content blocks
- Adjust layouts
Creating a polished newsletter takes just minutes.
Add a Personal Introduction
Write a custom welcome message that speaks directly to your readers.
Or use Surf CMS's AI Newsletter Blurbs feature to generate a professional introduction that you can review and personalize before sending.
Include Advertising & Sponsorships
Generate additional revenue by inserting:
- Newsletter Sponsors
- Banner Advertisements
- Sponsored Stories
- Business Spotlights
- Promotional Offers
Everything blends seamlessly into the newsletter design.
Preview Before You Send
Review your newsletter before publication.
Preview it as it will appear on:
- Desktop email clients
- Smartphones
- Tablets
Ensure every edition looks professional before it reaches your subscribers.
Schedule or Send Immediately
When your newsletter is ready, choose to:
- Send immediately
- Schedule delivery
- Prepare future editions
- Coordinate with breaking news coverage
Your newsroom stays in complete control of timing.
Mobile-Friendly Design
Every newsletter is automatically optimized for:
- Smartphones
- Tablets
- Desktop computers
Providing subscribers with an excellent reading experience on every device.
Built Into Surf CMS
Manual Newsletters integrate seamlessly with:
- Newsletter Automation
- AI Newsletter Blurbs
- Publish Everywhere
- Subscriber Forms
- Newsletter Sponsorships
- AI Ad Copy
- Analytics & Reporting
- Breaking News Alerts
Everything works together from one publishing platform.
Benefits
Surf New Media's Manual Newsletters feature helps your newspaper:
- Maintain complete editorial control
- Create highly curated newsletters
- Highlight important stories
- Generate advertising revenue
- Increase reader engagement
- Build subscriber loyalty
- Support multiple newsletter editions
- Deliver professional email experiences
Why Surf New Media?
Some stories deserve more than automation.
Surf CMS gives your newsroom the flexibility to create newsletters by hand, ensuring every edition reflects your editorial judgment, priorities, and connection to the community.
You decide what readers see—and when they see it.
Every Newsletter Tells a Story
A well-crafted newsletter keeps readers informed, strengthens loyalty, and brings your community back to your website.
Surf New Media's Manual Newsletters feature gives editors the freedom to create polished, engaging email editions that showcase the best of your journalism while maintaining complete editorial control.
Schedule a Free Demo to see how Manual Newsletters can help your newsroom create professional email editions with speed, flexibility, and complete control.