Editorial · Fortnightly
Premium Research Newsletter Template
Paid-only deep research reports for professionals. A paid newsletter where each issue is a substantial research report — 3,000–8,000 words with primary research, models, or proprietary data. High price point, low volume, professional audience.
Who this template is for
Analysts and operators selling to professional buyers — investors, executives, consultants.
Issue structure
- Executive summary. Half a page covering the top findings — the only part free readers see
- The report. 5–10 sections covering methodology, findings, implications
- Data appendix. Tables, models, sources — the moat of credibility
- What we'd watch next. Specific signals to monitor going forward
When to use this template
- ✓ You have genuine expertise and access in a niche where buyers pay $500+/year for information
- ✓ You're building toward consulting, advisory, or fund-management revenue alongside subs
- ✓ Your audience is professional — they expense the subscription
Examples that work
Newsletters using a version of this template successfully:
- Stratechery (Daily Update tier)
- Matt Levine's Money Stuff (Bloomberg)
- Ben Thompson's Sharp Tech
Use this template in Aldus
Aldus's AI editor uses this template as a starting prompt — paste your sources and the editor produces the first draft in your voice. Suggested prompt:
Topic: Premium research report on [niche question]. Voice: Authoritative analyst — would not embarrass me in front of a professional reader. Sources: [proprietary data, expert interviews, public filings]. Structure: half-page executive summary, 5–10 substantive sections with charts and citations, appendix with raw data, signals to watch next. Length: 4,000–6,000 words.
Frequently asked questions
What price point works for premium research?
$199–$999/year is typical for individual subscribers; $5,000–$25,000 for enterprise seats. Stratechery's $300/year is the well-known anchor. Price as high as your audience will pay — research subscribers expect to pay.
Can Aldus support paywalls and tiering?
Yes. Aldus integrates with Stripe for paid subscriptions and lets you mark issues as free, paid, or premium. Stripe Customer Portal handles billing, dunning, and refunds.