January 18, 2026
The Broadcast Beat weekly newsletter has achieved a new milestone, with 50,000 verified subscribers across broadcast engineering, post production, and motion picture industries — making it the most widely read newsletter in the sector.
SHERIDAN, WY — January 18, 2026 — Broadcast Beat today announced that its weekly newsletter has reached 50,000 verified subscribers, cementing its position as the most widely read newsletter serving broadcast engineering, post production, and motion picture professionals in North America.
The milestone represents a 28% increase in newsletter subscribers over the past 18 months, driven by the publication's expanded editorial coverage of emerging technologies including IP-based broadcast infrastructure, cloud-based post production workflows, and AI-assisted content creation tools.
"Fifty thousand verified subscribers is a number that speaks for itself in the broadcast trade media landscape," said Jeff Lasky, Publisher of Broadcast Beat. "These are working professionals — chief engineers, post supervisors, technology directors, and equipment buyers — who have actively chosen to receive Broadcast Beat in their inbox every week. That's an extraordinary level of trust, and it's what makes our newsletter the most valuable advertising vehicle in the broadcast sector."
The Broadcast Beat newsletter is published every Tuesday morning and includes:
Industry News Roundup: A curated summary of the week's most important broadcast and post production news, including product launches, company announcements, and industry events.
Featured Editorial: An in-depth article on a topic of current relevance to broadcast professionals, ranging from technical tutorials to industry trend analysis.
Product Spotlight: A weekly feature highlighting a notable product or technology solution, often timed to coincide with major trade shows or product launches.
Sponsor Spotlight: A dedicated sponsor block available to advertising partners, offering direct access to the newsletter's 50,000 subscribers.
Subscriber demographics reflect the newsletter's strong penetration among senior decision-makers: 67% of subscribers hold director-level or above titles, 43% are directly involved in equipment purchasing decisions, and 78% work at organizations with annual technology budgets exceeding $500,000.
"For broadcast technology brands, reaching the Broadcast Beat newsletter audience is the single most efficient way to put your message in front of the people who specify and purchase broadcast equipment," said Lasky. "Our open rates consistently run 35–40%, which is roughly three times the industry average for B2B trade newsletters."
Newsletter advertising packages for 2026 are now available. Sponsor Spotlight placements, dedicated send opportunities, and multi-issue packages can be arranged by contacting the Broadcast Beat advertising team.
For advertising inquiries, contact jeff@broadcastbeat.com.
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