Staying on top of the news agenda is really important when you work in PR. The biggest stories of the week can provide invaluable news hooks that you can leverage to secure coverage for your clients. But finding the time to read the news in detail every morning isn’t always feasible. This is where newsletters come in.
Short, digestible, (mostly) free and delivered straight to your inbox, newsletters are a great way to stay abreast of the news in your sector without spending hours trawling the web. Here is our pick of the best newsletters to subscribe to for your daily dose of tech and startup news.
Sifted
Sifted is the publication to go to for European startup stories. A quick scan of their daily newsletters will keep you informed about the latest deals, acquisitions and goings-on in Startup Land. It’s a great way to spot any emerging trends and keep an eye on other startups in your sector. Subscribe here.
The Hustle
The Hustle is another handy tech briefing (this time hailing from the States) that’s equal parts funny and informative. They share big tech stories, as well as interesting snippets, memes and things worth checking out on the wider web. You can personalise what you receive to ensure what you’re reading is relevant to you and your areas of interest. Subscribe here.
Wired Fast Forward
This biweekly bulletin from Wired’s U.S. contingent covers the latest tech developments revolutionizing the ways we work, live, and move – from AI advancements to battery breakthroughs. It’s a great way to keep abreast of the stories Wired staffers and freelancers are covering – and discover new angles and potential targets for your clients. Subscribe to Fast Forward here.
Maddyness
The Maddyness newsletter is a round-up of some of the best stories from the site each week. You can get it daily or weekly. The ‘MaddyMoney’ edition on a Friday is a good place to learn about the most interesting deals that took place that week. The ‘Voices’ section is handy for discovering what other founders and entrepreneurs are debating and championing. Subscribe here.
The Know Daily
The Know Daily is less tech, more general news, but is a must-read for any PR professional. The team delivers a run-down of the top stories of the day to your inbox every morning, making this the perfect newsletter to enjoy with your morning cup of coffee. It’s digestible, thoughtful and invaluable when it comes to finding interesting data and news hooks to weave into pitches. We’d recommend following their Instagram, too. Subscribe to the newsletter here.
StrictlyVC
StrictlyVC is a free daily newsletter which provides you with all the info you need about the VC scene in Silicon Valley and beyond. They also run events which bring together VCs and entrepreneurs. Subscribe here.
Tech Brew
Tech Brew has been created to inform business leaders about the latest innovations, automation advances and policy shifts, to help them make smart decisions. There are lots of other great newsletters in the “Brew” family, diving deeper into everything from HR and healthtech to retail and marketing. Subscribe here.
Happy reading!
by Amy Mace, Associate Director at Crest