| A lot of people tend to use the words 'email | | | | words, certain people believe that the characteristic |
| newsletter' and 'ezine' interchangeably. To the majority | | | | traits that define an ezine are its length and number of |
| of people who use these terms on a frequent basis, | | | | articles. They are also believed to be longer than email |
| there is little or no difference between these two | | | | newsletters and are thought to contain numerous |
| terms. However, to some people the meaning of these | | | | articles. On the other hand, newsletters are thought to |
| two words are unique and are considered to be two | | | | be shorter and relatively more frequent in terms of |
| distinct terms, each having its own characteristics and | | | | production and delivery. |
| individual traits. | | | | Another difference is that some people believe ezines |
| A newsletter, in the traditional sense, is supposed to | | | | cater to audiences that are interested in entertainment |
| cater to a particular interest segment by providing that | | | | topics while email newsletters cater to audiences on |
| segment with relevant news or information. Since the | | | | the subjects of business and other issues. Certain |
| advent of the Internet era, online newsletters, or email | | | | people even use the word to describe any site on the |
| newsletters as they are most commonly called, try to | | | | Internet that frequently updates its articles and |
| follow tradition by providing information tailored to suit a | | | | information. This basically means that such people |
| particular audience. | | | | believe ezines are zines that are placed electronically |
| The term 'ezine' has been created as an abbreviation | | | | through the Internet. Some people refer to this as |
| for the term 'electronic zine'. The term 'zine' has its | | | | 'Web-zines'. |
| roots form the word 'fanzine' and has not been | | | | The verdict is that there really is no specific difference |
| created as a short form for the word 'magazine' as | | | | between these two terms. People tend to use these |
| most people tend to assume. A fanzine is a publication | | | | two terms according to what they believe the word |
| that is in print which is created by 'fans' on a select | | | | means. Depending on who you ask, you will get a |
| topic. Fanzines are usually created to express the | | | | reason for why that person uses ezines instead of |
| genuine passion of a fan, and are not normally created | | | | email newsletters - and visa versa! Simply put, there is |
| for purely monetary reasons. | | | | no right or wrong when it comes to using either of |
| When it comes to the difference between these two | | | | these words. |