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Crafting clickable emails | Email teardown with Emily Ryan
Tattly’s emails are full of colour, packed with big graphics, and instantly recognisable - even if you didn’t read a word. They use a clear layout so even though the emails are on the longer side, it doesn’t feel like a chore to scroll. You just want to keep going.

Mastering email marketing for luxury brands | Email teardown with MaryAnn Pfeiffer
Luxury brands can fall into the trap of style over substance - prioritising sleek visuals and dreamy aesthetics while neglecting the strategic backbone that drives conversions. But successful luxury marketing often has more in common with B2B than it does with traditional ecommerce.

How Phox Water drives growth with rewards programmes | Email teardown
When you're ready to grow, don’t ignore your existing fans. These are the people already buying from you, opening your emails, and telling their friends. If you’re not tapping into that loyalty, you’re missing one of the most cost-effective marketing strategies available.

Consistency and creativity in email design| Email teardown with Jasmin Plouffe
Branding Designer Jasmin Plouffe and I explore the balance between creativity and consistency in email design. We dive into how visual appeal supports engagement, and how to maintain your brand identity without being boring!

Building connection through email | Email teardown with Jill McClennen
Jill recently turned to art. It was during this journey that she came across an email list that continues to inspire her - not just for its creative content, but for its value-driven approach to marketing.

Marketing something people “need” but don’t “want” | Email teardown with Janel Torkington
Janel Torkington, Co-Owner & Content Designer at Strange Birds and I dove deep into how email marketing works for unsexy products – like taxes. Yup, taxes.

The power of clarity in email marketing | Email teardown with Growth Coach Chanti Zak
In email marketing, sometimes clarity over clever works best. Chanti Zak, Quiz Growth Strategist and Growth Coach joins me to break down how Cut 30 structures its emails to drive engagement and conversions.

How to write a high-converting welcome email | Email teardown with sales copywriter Rachael Johnson
Rachael Johnson and I discuss Maha Copy's welcome email. We explore the importance of hooks, consistency in email marketing and the significance of authenticity in building a personal brand.

How Four Sigmatic uses playful product personalities in email marketing | Email teardown
Most brands describe their products in a way that’s, well… bog standard. But what if you gave them a personality? Characters make your brand feel human, and humans build relationships.

How Fortnum & Mason uses an opt-out strategy in their Valentine’s email | Email teardown
Ah, Valentine’s Day - the marmite of holidays. Some love it, while others would rather skip it entirely. For email marketers, this raises an age-old question: Should you offer subscribers the option to opt out of celebration emails?

What Made You Hit ‘Buy Now’ In 2024? 28 Experts Reveal The Emails That Got Them To Act!
In the world of email marketing, some campaigns stand out more than others, making us click "buy now" without hesitation. But what exactly makes an email campaign memorable? Is it the timing, the offer, or the personal touch that makes you pull out your wallet?

Why Post-Purchase Emails Are More Than Just Receipts (and How To Make Them Actually Stand Out)
The transactional and marketing emails you send following a purchase are the place to have fun, celebrate your customer, stop buyers' remorse, build loyalty, and STAND OUT. But most brands do them badly. Or neglect them altogether.

How To Use Bold And Italics In An Ecommerce Email
When I sit down to write an eCommerce email, choosing when to hit the bold or italics button is not a casual decision. I know what you’re thinking - it’s just text formatting, right? But these little tweaks have some big power.

Why I Still Love Mailchimp After All These Years
I’ve been in a Mailchimp niche since 2020, and I’ve found that “I just do” isn’t a good enough answer when asked to explain why I like the platform and why I’m so loyal. Being pinned down to a ‘real’ answer is hard, but I’ve always tried to address the FAQs I receive. So, I’m going to tackle it here.

Why It's Time To Move Beyond Traditional Email Marketing Advice
During my seven years in the email marketing industry, I've delved deep into the nitty-gritty. Along the way, I've picked up a collection of pet peeves that I just can't shake. These things aren't just minor annoyances; they're reminders of where our industry falls short…

6 Email Powerhouses: Mailchimp Features We Love, Key Automation Strategies & How To Bag An Email Win!
It's a rare treat to have so many brilliant email minds in one place, but in celebration of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, myself and five other Mailchimp Pros gathered for a fun roundtable discussion.

9 Innovative Email Marketing Strategies For A Winning 2024
As the new year approaches, I've asked nine innovative thinkers to share their out-of-the-box email marketing ideas for 2024. These insights emphasise the importance of balancing the allure of trends with the value of innovative thinking.

Boosting Your Small Business Saturday Sales: 8 Proven Email Strategies
To help you maximise your Small Business Saturday sales and customer engagement, I reached out to CEOs, Digital Marketing Managers, and industry leaders, asking them to share email marketing strategies that have worked for them.

Exploring Email's Evolution: A Day at the Design Museum
My musings on the future of email were invited to be part of a vibrant exhibition. Titled "Email is Dead," the immersive display aimed to explore the transformative power of email in our ever-evolving digital landscape.

How To Overcome Email Marketing Overwhelm Right Now
You’re continually bombarded with 'best practices'. You encounter these ‘best practices’ in all aspects of business, not just in email marketing… and it’s overwhelming. So, here's my list of remedies to break free from an email rut.