Although in many situations, the two coincide, there’s a significant difference between risqué and risky. Simply put, being risqué is often too much of a risk in email marketing, as Tesco discovered recently. Mind you, a bit of thought might have made them think again. They used the words ‘shiitake’, ‘pistachio’, and ‘fettucine’ in newspaper … READ MORE »
Keep the hook at the top of your screen on a Post-It, in big bold type and keep looking at it. Know what you, or your boss, wants from the copy. More importantly, know what the subscribers to your email marketing list want and target them. Try to locate yourself somewhere quiet where interruptions will … READ MORE »
It’s one of the most repeated rules of testing in email marketing; only test one criterion at a time. If you test two, the results are no longer statistically clear and precise, which is the what makes testing such an essential tool. Do it properly and you know. Anything else is a guess and will … READ MORE »
I’m no politician. However, if I’m asked how to stop customers unsubscribing from email marketing lists, I will answer a completely different question. It’s the one you really want the answer to. You can’t stop people unsubscribing. The legislation controlling email marketing is quite explicit on the point and requires us to facilitate those who … READ MORE »
The need to conform is an effective technique sales staff use when speaking with potential purchasers. It’s a gift that keeps giving. Much research has been conducted on it over recent years and some of the findings have been remarkable. Look it up. While it is fascinating, you might be wondering what it has to … READ MORE »
I always do it, despite knowing there is no benefit. I learn nothing, it doesn’t improve my email marketing performance, and it does nothing for my mood, yet every year I go over any predictions I made the previous January. I do manage to drag something from it. 2021 consisted of a series of incidents … READ MORE »
I was told by a specialist eyesight doctor there’s a degree of concern with regards the sight ability of youngsters today. A number of universities have discovered that many of their students have increasing levels of accessibility needs. It has obvious implications for email marketing. The causes for this impairment is currently in dispute, but … READ MORE »
We recently mentioned influencer marketing. When I read an article suggesting ‘Influencers are going nowhere’ I had to read on. It became clear that the author meant that influencer marketing is likely to become a significant trend for email marketing in 2022. Don’t get left behind. There are significant benefits with using an influencer. Having … READ MORE »
If you want to scare yourself, run an online search with the criterion, ‘data breach claims’. You will find a long list of companies offering ‘no-win no fee’ with the question, ‘Was your personal data leaked?’ If you remember the PPI frenzy, it might concern you. There are specifics in the search results, such as … READ MORE »
We recently covered some reasons for trying video in email marketing, particularly noting its increase in popularity over recent years. If you think it will be useful for you, now is the time to jump. It’s not without its dangers. Many companies new to the use of video, particularly where it is placed on a … READ MORE »