Interactive emails continue to be a top trend in email marketing and it’s easy to see why. Email interactivity allows brands to add a wide variety of elements to their messages—from image carousels, offer reveals, videos, surveys, polls, and more. In this blog post, we cover: What are interactive emails? Reasons why interactive emails work … Read more
We all know by now that Dark Mode is here to stay, with more than 35% of subscribers opening emails in Dark Mode. There are many benefits of Dark Mode: it reduces eye strain, enhances battery life on devices, and can improve focus by providing a less distracting interface. But despite its growing popularity, many … Read more
Why did my email go to spam? Most of the time, it feels like a big ‘ol shrug. ¯_(ツ)_/¯ Every email you send goes through a maze of deliverability obstacles before it reaches its destination. Three factors influence whether or not someone receives your email in the inbox: Infrastructure: Your identification and authentication records Reputation: … Read more
Email is personal. Unlike most marketing channels, email really is communication at a 1:1 level. It’s your opportunity to reach people with messages just for them. Email personalization has revolutionized the way we engage with audiences, turning generic promotional and transactional email programs into tailored conversations that resonate with each recipient. However, despite its proven … Read more
The best way to insult an email marketer is to call their emails spam. No one wants to be in the company of scammers sending hidden malware, demanding ransom money, or promoting illegal activities. But the original definition of spam actually comes from the fact that these messages are annoying, repetitive, and can’t be prevented. … Read more
I’ve been breathing life into email campaigns since 2007 when the iPhone was the newest thing on the block. Even though the learning resources for email marketers have evolved since then, I still have countless re-engagement email examples in my inbox which don’t prompt me to, well, re-engage. While getting ignored by your subscribers is … Read more
There are two kinds of people: Those who chase after inbox zero and those who have 45,000 unread emails. Whether you’re always curating your incoming emails into carefully considered folders or letting it ride, chances are you have some kind of organizational system. As email geeks, we subscribe to all kinds of random emails in … Read more
Welcome to Creator Columns, where we bring expert HubSpot Creator voices to the Blogs that inspire and help you grow better. I’ve tested 100s of psychological tactics on my email subscribers. In this blog, I reveal the five tactics that actually work. You’ll learn about the email tactic that got one marketer a job at … Read more
I’ve never been more nervous about writing a job application email than when applying for my first marketing internship. I felt like everyone could tell I had no experience and was utterly desperate for that to change. The jitters are normal, and I’ll help make it easier today by showing you exactly how to write … Read more
In the realm of email marketing, few things are sadder than working hard on an email and sending it out, only to see Gmail truncate your content with the dreaded “[Message clipped]” text. Gmail is the second-most popular email client, and we know that avoiding unnecessary user experience friction is important for increasing engagement with … Read more
As a full-time freelancer, I’ve sent out hundreds of job inquiry emails. While I also reply to freelance role ads, I know first-hand that you can win some of the best projects by being proactive and running outreach. In fact, that’s how I started cooperating with some of the world’s most renowned brands. Just because … Read more
Goodbyes are hard. And it’s even more challenging when you must say goodbye through email. Recently, I left my full-time teaching position to pursue a writing career. Sending a farewell email to my close colleagues, unaware of my decision to transition to a new job, was bittersweet. I preferred to say goodbye in person, but … Read more
In 2023, I decided to run a half marathon. As any long-distance runner would do, I found a training plan and set out to crush some practice miles. But you know what they say about the best-laid plans, right? My body failed me, and I fractured my hip. Which, unfortunately, resulted in me needing to … Read more
Here’s a confession: If someone asked me how I was able to land two of the most exciting full-time marketing roles in my career, my first instinct would have been to say that I was just “lucky.” A second later, though, I’d be much fairer to myself and admit that I was able to make … Read more
Here’s the deal: whether they’re subscribers, prospects, or loyal customers, the demand for personalization is non-negotiable. (And we’re not just talking about “Hello %%first_name%%.”) With artificial intelligence (AI) becoming increasingly prevalent, there’s a growing demand for more human-centric marketing. In fact, 64% of emails sent by companies leverage personalization using dynamic content—making it a standard … Read more
Welcome back to our monthly series where we dive into the best email campaigns that hit our inboxes in December (aka the second busiest month of the year for engagement!). What stood out? Playful animations, clever campaigns, and thoughtful timing were top of our list. Keep reading for our handpicked selection, or skip ahead to … Read more
We’re back, with the highlights of our inbox in this weird liminal space between Thanksgiving and December! Is it the holiday season yet? Can we get away with putting up Christmas lights before December 1st? Who can say? But what we can do is tell you who blew us away in the inbox this month! … Read more
There are two kinds of people in the world: The ones who already have their holiday shopping checked off, cookies made, and tree lit the day after Halloween…and the ones who wait until the last possible second to get their holiday planning in order. (Hi, it’s me. I’m #2.) Like clockwork, the last few weeks … Read more
