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Should you anonymise email data?

We recently covered what personal data is, albeit in the form of a brief overview, and there is a lot more to it than can be covered in 500 or so words. Come to that, 1000 words. It’s involved. It’s complex. It can get you into severe trouble with the ICO. It can cost you … READ MORE »

Win over the email list doubters

Let’s be honest – email marketing doesn’t always get a standing ovation. To some, it’s synonymous with spam, inbox clutter, or pushy sales tactics. But those perceptions, while understandable, are outdated – and it’s our job to shift them. If someone is hesitant to join your email list, that’s a concern worth listening to. Because … READ MORE »

Can Email Marketing Data Be Too Good?

One of email marketing's greatest strengths? Data. It's instant. It's reliable. It's rich. Best of all, it's yours – not something your competitors can get their hands on. But here's the catch: there's a lot of it. And while data is powerful, too much of it can be paralysing if you don't know where to start. Open rates, click-throughs (CTR), conversions, … READ MORE »

Dodgy Pricing Tactics in Email Marketing

A Shortcut to the Spam Folder A recent feature in Which? – that bastion of consumer trust – had a headline that should make any email marketer sit up: "Dodgy pricing tactics exposed". And they weren't pulling punches. In the wake of the Ticketmaster backlash and the growing spotlight on misleading pricing, this is the kind of attention … READ MORE »

Why Your Emails End Up in Spam?

You did everything right. You followed the spam laws. You got consent. You even triple-checked your footer. So why are your emails still vanishing into the black hole of the spam folder? Here's the uncomfortable truth: compliance doesn't equal deliverability. Just because you're playing by the rules doesn't mean the inbox gatekeepers are letting you in. … READ MORE »

Is Your Email List Personal Data Under UK GDPR?

Spoiler: it probably is. And that matters – a lot. Because if your email marketing list contains personal data, then UK GDPR rules apply. That means obligations, responsibilities, and a serious risk of fines or claims if you mess it up. If that gave you a mild adrenaline spike – good. You're paying attention. What Is Personal Data, Really? The … READ MORE »

Transparency in Email Marketing: A Superpower

Trust: It's the currency of every email campaign. There's a reason your email subscribers hesitate to hand over their details. It's not just inbox fatigue or signup apathy. It's trust – or the lack of it. According to the ICO, trust is a critical factor in email marketing performance. We want subscribers. We need their … READ MORE »

The CX Factor in Email Marketing

In 2008, United Airlines broke a musician's guitar. He tried calling. He emailed. He begged. They ignored him. So, he did what any frustrated customer with a guitar and a grudge might do – he wrote a song. "United Breaks Guitars" went viral, racked up millions of views, and torched the airline's reputation overnight. Moral of the … READ MORE »

DOs & DON’Ts For Email Newsletters

Want more people to open, read, and love your email marketing newsletter? Start by asking yourself: what’s actually in it for them? There’s no shortage of newsletters out there – some brilliant, some painfully dull. The difference almost always comes down to relevance, clarity, and value. Here’s how to make sure yours stands out for the … READ MORE »

The ICO’s Guide for Email Marketers

As financial pressures weigh heavily on SMEs, especially those relying on email marketing, some important reminders may have slipped under the radar. One of them? Data Protection Day – marked every year on 28 January. The ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) certainly didn’t miss it. This year, the ICO used the opportunity to urge the UK’s 5.5 … READ MORE »

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