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DIY Email Copy: Good Idea or Risky Move?

It might surprise you to hear this from someone who writes email marketing copy for a living, but here goes: You can write your own email campaigns. You probably will. And — with a bit of structure and determination — you might even do a decent job. There. We said it. (Excuse us while our copywriting team collectively winces.) When … 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 »

Don’t Dump Gen Z’s Into a Single Email List

It's tempting. You see a subscriber in 19 and think: "Ah, Gen Z. I know what they want – TikTok, protein power and wireless earbuds." But if you're segmenting your email marketing list based solely on age, you're playing a dangerous game of stereotypes. Let's unpack why that's a bad idea – and what to do instead. The Myth of … READ MORE »

Boost Your Email Campaign Productivity

Creating an email marketing campaign can feel like juggling batons while reciting Shakespeare – blindfolded. Between strategy, copy, visuals, segmentation and analytics, it's no wonder marketers fall into the trap of "busy work" instead of "smart work". You want to flip the script? These productivity tips will certainly help you build email campaigns faster and better, without … READ MORE »

Do Not Alienate Subscribers

You've worked hard to build your email list(s). Blood, sweat, and lead magnets. So why are you treating your subscribers like disposable extras in a low-budget sci-fi movie? Too many brands collect emails like souvenirs – nice to have, rarely dusted off, and barely acknowledged. Or worse: they go full alien invasion mode – blasting subscribers with … READ MORE »

Stop Clickbaiting Your Subscribers: Build Trust

If you think there's something revolutionary about the latest email marketing tactics, think again. Strip away the tech and tools, and it all comes down to one thing: trust. And guess what destroys trust faster than a dodgy-looking link or a misleading Subject Line? Clickbait. You want email marketing campaigns that don't just get clicks, but earn loyalty? Of … READ MORE »

Speed Up Email Campaign Image Search

The email copy is done. The CTA is strong. The layout looks epic. Now all that's missing from your email campaign is the image – the visual cue that stops the scroll and sells the click. Cue the great stock image safari. You open your favourite stock image site, type in a keyword, and suddenly you're knee-deep … READ MORE »

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