Production block

Editorial Newsletter Feature

Lead-story feature block for newsletter intros, editorial campaigns, and long-form content sends.

Newsletter LayoutsNewsletterAcquisition

Use this block when

Use as the main feature story near the top of a newsletter before smaller follow-on article sections.

Typically appears in

Inside recurring editorial, digest, and update emails.

Why it exists

To keep recurring content sends consistent without rebuilding structure every week.

Production role

Where this block earns its place

Treat the component as one production section inside a larger message system. It should support the send goal, survive handoff, and remain easy to review before compilation.

For repeatable editorial sends, product updates, and digest sections that need a stable rhythm.

Acquisition

For campaign intros and launch moments where the first screen needs a clear action.

Workflow context

Typically used in

These relationships help buyers understand the block as part of a send, not as an isolated catalogue item.

Newsletter digest

Publish recurring digests faster while keeping formatting and handoff stable.

View workflow

Product launch

Lead with a clear announcement, supporting proof, and one primary CTA.

View workflow

Weekly digest

Support repeatable content sections and link-heavy editorial sends.

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Implementation

Practical QA before handoff

Keep the checks short and action-oriented. The goal is to help teams decide whether this block is ready to enter a workflow.

Review every CTA href after the ESP rewrites or tracks links.
Confirm image assets are absolute HTTPS URLs before handoff.
Check the mobile preview before placing this block into a full workflow.
Review every content item, image alt text, and link destination before export.
Use meaningful alt text for the editorial image because it frames the lead story visually.
Keep the CTA descriptive so it is obvious which article or destination the reader will open.
Gmail (Web + Mobile): Primary spacing, stack order, and CTA rendering hold up in Gmail web and mobile views.

Pairs well with

Build the next section around it

A production email usually needs a stack of blocks. These nearby sections are a sensible next choice when assembling a full send.

Newsletter Layouts

Multi-Article Newsletter Grid

Two-by-two article grid for heavier editorial newsletters, curated reading, and content roundups.

Newsletter Layouts

Newsletter Editor Note

Short editorial intro block for newsletters and digest-style sends.

Newsletter Layouts

Weekly Digest List

Compact digest list for weekly summaries, curated links, and editorial update sends.

Source and output

MJML and HTML remain available

Source stays below the preview and workflow context. Copy MJML when assembling a system, or compiled HTML when preparing ESP handoff. Template Hedgehog Pro includes the full offline archive for teams that need the complete system locally.

Block assembly: place this section inside the same <mj-body> as your other production blocks, then stack sections in send order.

Editable source

Block MJML

Section-only MJML for assembling an email from multiple reusable production blocks inside a shared project.

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Compiled output

Block HTML

Component-only compiled markup for block-level inspection and HTML assembly workflows.

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