Cinema8's tools are being used to encourage users to sign up to a newsletter by adding their email address.

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Video hosting for newsletters

Cinema8 helps marketing teams and content creators add high-impact videos to their newsletters. Host videos securely, generate fast-loading thumbnails or previews, and track engagement through advanced analytics. With branded players, ad-free playback, and interactive tools, your newsletter videos look professional, perform better, and help increase both click-through and conversion rates.

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Cinema8 Customer - Eastern Michigan University
Cinema8 Customer - Leica
Cinema8 Customer - Siemens
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Cinema8 Customer - BAU
Cinema8 Customer - Brim
Cinema8 Customer - Ceinsa
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Cinema8’s video hosting platform makes it simple to add high-quality videos to your newsletters without slowing down delivery or loading times. Upload your videos, generate preview thumbnails, and link to fully branded, ad-free playback pages. Built-in analytics let you track viewer behaviour and measure which newsletter content drives engagement. With Cinema8, every newsletter can include measurable, on-brand video storytelling.

Add videos to newsletters

How to add hosted videos to newsletters

Use Cinema8’s video hosting tools to include videos in your newsletters safely, quickly, and with full brand control.

Step 1

Upload your video to Cinema8. The platform automatically optimises your file for fast playback, secure streaming, and easy sharing across email campaigns.

Step 2

Generate a thumbnail to use within your newsletter. Link it to the hosted video or embed the video directly in your newsletter if your email platform supports inline video playback.

Step 3

Track engagement with Cinema8 analytics. Monitor views, click-through rates, and watch time to measure your newsletter video's impact and refine future campaigns.

Why use Cinema8 to host newsletter videos?

Cinema8 helps marketers and content creators deliver videos in newsletters without technical complications or performance issues. Every hosted video plays smoothly, loads quickly, and looks completely on brand. With analytics, custom players, and ad-free playback, you can track viewer engagement, improve content strategy, and enhance your overall email marketing performance with video.

How Cinema8 improves video performance in newsletters

Boost engagement and click-through rates with video content

Deliver ad-free playback that keeps viewers focused on your brand

Track viewer activity and refine future newsletter campaigns

Promote new products through newsletter videos

Showcase your latest launches or updates using linked video thumbnails in your newsletters. Cinema8 hosts your videos securely, offers branded playback, and tracks engagement; helping you boost click-through rates, spark interest, and turn subscribers into customers.

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Share customer stories or case studies

Add testimonial or case study videos to your newsletters to build credibility. With Cinema8’s high-quality playback and detailed analytics, you can see how long readers watch and how your brand storytelling influences engagement and trust.

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Boost engagement in marketing newsletters

Cinema8 helps marketing teams improve newsletter performance by adding interactive, trackable videos. Create eye-catching thumbnails, measure click-through rates, and ensure smooth playback across all devices while maintaining full control of your brand design and viewer experience.

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See why marketers and business owners use Cinema8 to make newsletters more engaging and measurable with hosted video content.

During travel restrictions, Cinema8 proved valuable as a tool. Its platform offered straightforward yet complete tools, allowing us to give virtual demonstrations of our solutions in a secure and efficient way.

Jay Yalung

Art Director, Marketing and E-Commerce / Leica Geosystems

Cinema8 software engaged and motivated students with 360-degree videos at the Tate Gallery, featuring past student projects. Staff support was responsive and helpful with training. A valuable tool for educational institutions.

Chi-Ming Tan

Unit Lead Lecturer LCCA / London College of Contemporary Arts

Cinema8 has been instrumental in compiling all of the videos for a research project on employment for the blind or visually impaired, by offering an easy-to-use web-based platform for building Interactive Videos.

Sarah Moody

Communications Coordinator / Mississippi State University

Cinema8 was chosen for its ease of use and ability to create interactive videos through an intuitive interface. The team received great support and reasonable pricing. leading to a renewal of their partnership. Cinema8's support helped them meet project deadlines.

Michel Sohel

Media Consultant / Eastern Michigan University

Starter

$12

per month billed annually

Everything in Free, plus:

  • Lead gen forms with CRM/email integration
  • 360 degree interactive video support
  • Unlimited screen recording
  • Customisable video player
  • 1TB bandwidth

Pro

$24

per month billed annually

Everything in Starter, plus:

  • Sticky hotspots for moving objects
  • AI chaptering + SEO metadata
  • AI-powered speech search
  • Video heatmaps + advanced reports
  • 2TB bandwidth

Pro Plus

$84

per month billed annually

Everything in Pro, plus:

  • FTP upload for video libraries
  • Webhook-based event notifications
  • Domain restriction
  • Priority + dedicated support
  • Unlimited seats

Frequently asked
questions (FAQs)

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Cinema8 makes it easy to include videos in newsletters by generating secure, shareable links and embed cos. You can embed the videos within your email, or add a link to a hosted video that plays ad-free on any device. This approach improves deliverability, boosts engagement, and ensures every view is tracked through detailed analytics.
Cinema8 hosts your videos externally and provides secure embed codes or shareable links. For newsletters, use a linked thumbnail or instead of embedding large files directly. This keeps emails lightweight, ensures reliable delivery, and offers instant, high-quality playback with full engagement analytics in the Cinema8 player.
Cinema8 allows you to customise your video player with your logo, colour scheme, and thumbnail design. This ensures that when subscribers open your videos, the experience reflects your brand identity. Combined with ad-free playback and domain control, your content looks professional and remains consistent with your overall brand image.
Cinema8 provides in-depth analytics that show how recipients interact with your videos. You can track views, click-through rates, engagement time, and drop-off points. These insights help you understand which newsletter content performs best, allowing you to adjust your strategy, improve conversion rates, and refine future campaigns with confidence.
Cinema8 works with most popular email marketing and automation platforms. You can embed videos or add links to campaigns created with tools like HubSpot or Mailchimp and use Cinema8’s analytics to measure viewer engagement. It’s an easy way to combine hosted video content with your existing email workflows for better marketing results.