Updated: Mar 9, 2026
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How to place an ad in your newsletter
When using the beehiiv Ad Network, placing ads in your post is quick and easy. Once you've claimed one or more ad offers from the marketplace, you can insert them directly into your posts. For the most relevant ad opportunities, make sure to set up your ad preferences.
How to include an ad in your post
- Start a new post or open an existing draft in the post editor.
- Once you open a post, any claimed ads will appear in a module at the top of the canvas. Simply drag and drop from the module to place the ad wherever you'd like it in your post.
- If you would like to claim a new ad, type / to open the command menu and choose Ad Network under Monetize (or type /ad).
- A module with your Available offers will appear in your post. Click to select one.
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The selected ad will show on your post canvas where you can manage it in a number of ways.
You can click on the block to access the icons above it, or click on View details to see the payment type and amount, ad creative, scheduled date, and a preview of the ad.Reminder: Ads can only be published one time and must be sent prior to the deadline.
Featuring the ad’s ‘In partnership with’ info to the top of your post
When you select an ad with a logo, the creative will be placed at the top of your post where you can resize the sponsored ad logo or adjust the text.
From the ad at the top of your post, you can:
- Hover over the block to access the icons above it.
- Click the image icon to adjust the image width or alignment.
- Click the settings icon to change the sponsor text.
- Click the trashcan icon to remove the ad from your post.
Adjusting the ad’s visual and visibility settings
You can also control a number of other settings for the ad using the 6 dots menu found to the left of the ad block.
Click the 6 dots menu for the ad block to access:
- Group to section: Combine the ad with a group of blocks in one section.
- Comment: Leave a comment for a team member.
- Visual settings: Click the arrow to access settings for spacings, borders, the background color, and text color.
- Visibility: Click the arrow to access toggles to show the ad on web or email, and to free or paid subscribers.
- Duplicate: Make a copy of the ad block.
- Copy to clipboard: This option isn’t available.
- Delete: Remove the ad block from your post.
Preview your post and ad
After you are done compiling your post, you can view the designed look of the ad by selecting to Preview it in the top-right corner.
In Preview, the ad will automatically match the style and aesthetic of your newsletter for a seamless, branded experience.
Got questions about the Ad Network? Check out our FAQs!
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