The problem with a graphics art degree is that you have a lot of encumbrances to overcome in order to give good advice. Take images. When used in email marketing the need is not for graphic excellence, but to capture the attention of a reader for just enough time to make them read on. With … READ MORE »
The general advice is not to use stock images for email marketing and website design. The reasoning is quite persuasive. Unique works and your subscribers might think more of a company that has obviously put a bit of effort into the design of an email. One of the most difficult aspects of email marketing to … READ MORE »
AI tools are changing the way we create everything — from ad copy to entire email campaigns. But there's one area where debate still rages: images. Should you stick with stock photos and brand photography? Or, embrace the shiny new world of AI-generated visuals? The Appeal of AI-Generated Images Think of AI as your creative intern who never … READ MORE »
AI-generated images are often described as the next big shift in email marketing. The claim is simple: they will replace stock imagery and transform how campaigns are created. That’s unlikely. AI images are useful — but they are not a revolution. They are an addition to an already well-equipped toolkit. We Already Have More Images … READ MORE »
Whether or not the near future will be one of watching where every penny, let alone pound, is spent on email marketing, the one thing we should be searching for is a cheaper source of images. Stock images are generally of a high quality. If you’ve been searching for a specific kind of picture for … READ MORE »
The cheapest method of sourcing images for email marketing campaigns is to take them yourself or have your staff do so, for suitable reward one hopes. You’ll eventually have quite a few to choose from, although, of course, they’ll lack that bit of professionalism you want to encourage. If you’ve got the budget, you might … READ MORE »
I have been both an article writer, submitting unsolicited manuscripts, and a magazine editor, and I can assure you that the acceptance rate of articles are much higher when they are accompanied by images. Candid images, or at least those that appear unposed, increase the rate dramatically. There is a lesson to be learned here … READ MORE »
We all believe that the perfect image will make an otherwise mediocre email marketing campaign but the truth is that most people will glance at one in the same way they will scan-read the text. It is unfortunate that this does not mean any old picture will do. Whilst it is unlikely your images will … READ MORE »
With the majority of emails being opened first on mobile devices your first reaction might be not to bother with images in an email marketing campaign. If they are not going to be looked at, there’s no point in them being there. We all know, though, that images sell. Is it worth the effort to … READ MORE »
Start simple — but start with a plan Launching your first email marketing campaign doesn’t need to be complicated. In fact, the most effective way to begin is to keep things simple, structured, and focused on what works. Learning from successful companies is a sensible starting point. Proven processes reduce risk and help you avoid … READ MORE »