I’ve had an email from my accountant. Not the concerning moment you might think as I subscribe to their newsletter and ‘incident related’ emails. They obviously know about my job in email marketing and mostly keep the information they send relevant to my needs. That’s something we should all learn from. The personalisation means I … READ MORE »
Despite its inherent cost effectiveness, email marketing success requires careful attention to budgeting. Whilst the only real expense is the creation of an email list, it should be remembered that your competitors are also enjoying the reduced costs. Fail to compete and you will fail. What to include when trying to work out how much … READ MORE »
It's tempting to think that once you've picked a free email marketing template, the hard part's over. Just fill in the blanks, hit send, and wait for the sales to roll in… right? Not quite. If your first few email campaigns didn't set the world on fire, that might be why. The truth is, great … READ MORE »
A logo redesign can feel like the marketing equivalent of spring cleaning – refreshing, slightly daunting, and often completely ignored by those who aren’t you. But if you’re using email marketing as a core channel, your logo matters more than you think. It's not just decoration – it’s a key brand cue. So before you … READ MORE »
Segmentation isn't a luxury in email marketing – it's the backbone of relevance, personalisation, and ultimately, results. Yes, we've covered the basics – location, age, gender, etc. – but if you want email campaigns that actually perform, you'll need to go deeper. This is where the word "could" earns its place in the title. There's one one-size-fits-all approach. Your segmentation … READ MORE »
Free email marketing templates are one of the most accessible tools available to SMEs. They reduce design costs, speed up production, and eliminate the need for an in-house design team. But how effective are they – really – and how often should you be changing yours? Let's break it down. Templates vs Custom Design Teams: … READ MORE »
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 »
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 »
Last year we mentioned video in email marketing was not the coming thing; it has arrived. It’s not for everyone. It might not increase your open rates. However, it seems many are using it and, unless they are not split-testing, it is probable that it works for them. Come on – give it a go. … READ MORE »
It seems bizarre. You could imagine something like this on a targeted email marketing campaign, but the advert went out to everyone on social media. Beans on the Bix was retweeted 37,000 times, quoted over 68,000 times and received 131,000 likes. You will now appreciate why brand awareness increased by 40%, and, rather weirdly, there … READ MORE »