Thanks to the success of newsletters like the Hustle and theSkimm, newsletters are on the rise. Most marketers are adding newsletters to their B2C email marketing strategy because they establish a link between the brand and consumers that doesn’t rely on third-party data. And, of course, newsletters are effective for B2B companies as well. In this article, we’ll cover the…
Email marketing is one of the most critical channels available to your business. The ROI for email campaigns is 42:1, so clearly email marketing is a great way to drive sales. But your campaigns won’t succeed if your subscribers don’t find them compelling. That means your number one priority should be to increase email engagement. The Benefits of Email Engagement…
B2C email marketing is one of the most affordable and efficient ways to grow your customer base. But there are a few things you’ll need to run an effective customer acquisition email campaign. This article will cover how to build your list, segment your audience, and develop campaigns that increase revenue. Email Acquisition Email acquisition is the most significant obstacle…
Every marketer makes mistakes, but that doesn’t make it any less embarrassing. Fortunately, you can avoid most mistakes with a solid email marketing checklist. Follow the steps in the following email pre-send checklist to make sure you’re sending error-free emails. 1. Should you be sending this email? Before you get too deep into the quality assurance process, take a step…
With an ROI of 42:1, email marketing is a no-brainer. But, like all channels, there are pros and cons to email marketing. This article will cover the advantages and disadvantages of email so that you can get all the benefits while minimizing the risks. Pros: The Advantages of Email Marketing Email marketing is an ASSET because it is: Affordable Simple…
Email marketing is great, but it’s hard to develop and optimize a successful email marketing strategy if you don’t have a good list. We’ve covered several email acquisition tactics elsewhere. But this article will zero in on three email list building tools to help you grow your audience. Popup Forms Research shows that popups are an effective (if annoying) way…
We’ve talked about B2C email marketing best practices, tips, and strategy, but what if you don’t even know how to write a marketing email? In this article, we’ll take a step back to cover the basics of good B2C email marketing messages with our version of Chip and Dan Heath’s SUCCESs framework. The SUCCESS Framework The Heath Brothers explained the…
B2C email marketing is a great way to reach your audience. In the United States, the CAN-SPAM Act sets the rules and requirements for commercial email (see our CAN-SPAM compliance checklist[1] for more information). But emails sent to consumers in the European Union must also comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This article will provide a GDPR email…
B2C email marketing is one of the best ways to reach your audience but complying with anti-spam laws is critical. In the United States, the CAN-SPAM Act sets the rules and requirements for commercial email. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enforces these requirements, and penalties for non-compliance can lead to fines and other penalties. Fortunately, the law is easy to…
Email engagement is critical to the success of your B2C email marketing[1] efforts. This article will share tips for increasing engagement in key areas along with the six email engagement metrics to track your progress. The Email Engagement Metrics That Matter First, let’s talk about those metrics. These are essential not only to optimize your email marketing campaigns, but also…
