diff --git a/CHANGELOG.txt b/CHANGELOG.txt
index 636da5bf..eb6fbf59 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.txt
+++ b/CHANGELOG.txt
@@ -1,5 +1,9 @@
 # Changelog
 
+## 1.17.0 2016-08-29
+
+  * Added new custom field for JSON data that is rendered using Handlebars when included in an email
+
 ## 1.16.0 2016-08-29
 
   * Render list values using Handlebars templates
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index adf790ee..fbe4d87e 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 {
   "name": "mailtrain",
   "private": true,
-  "version": "1.16.0",
+  "version": "1.17.0",
   "description": "Self hosted email newsletter app",
   "main": "index.js",
   "scripts": {