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The Economist’s week ahead

Name: The Economist’s week ahead Newsletter Analytics
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by The Economist

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Engagement: < 0.1%2.1 posts/wk #5 in category

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Subscriber Growth

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Engagement

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Avg Comments

17.8

Avg Likes

258.4

Engagement Rate

<0.01%

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This newsletter

24.5K

Bottom 25%MedianTop 25%Top 10%

Bottom 25%: 1KMedian: 2KTop 25%: 4KTop 10%: 24.5K

3.3M places you in the top 10% of newsletters in this category.

vs Category Medians

Posts per Week

2.1

Above median

median: 1.0

Publishing Consistency

69/100

At median

median: 68/100

Subscribers

3.3M

Above median

median: 2K

Publishing

~ Estimated

Publishing Frequency

~2x per week

Last published Oct 14, 2026

Usually publishes Mon, Wed

2.1 posts/week avg

Consistency:69Consistent

Business Pricing

$5/mo median

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