Why hypothesis-driven testing transforms your email marketing strategy A/B testing in email marketing is everywhere. But truly strategic, insight-generating tests? They’re rare. Why? Because too often, marketers jump into testing without the one thing that turns a test from a gamble into a learning tool: a hypothesis. Without a clear hypothesis, tests become random stabs… keep reading →
One of the most common “shortcuts” I see in email marketing is this: Test two variants on 10% each of your audience. Send the winner to the remaining 80%. Sounds efficient, right? But in truth, this 10/10/80 split is a gamble. It cuts corners and can do more harm than good, especially if your goal… keep reading →
In the fast-paced world of email marketing, re-engaging inactive subscribers remains a perennial challenge. Subscribers drift away for myriad reasons — inbox overload, changing interests, or simply because they forgot about your brand. Regardless of the reason, win-back email campaigns are a golden opportunity to reignite their interest. This blog post delves into the wisdom… keep reading →
When done right, testing is a revenue driver for the email channel. Companies should consider it an investment, not an expense. Whenever I meet with a new email marketing team, one of my first questions is “What kind of email testing do you do?” Often, the answer is “We tried that, but it didn’t work… keep reading →
Don’t let bad data poison your email relationship with your clients. Learn how to avoid personalization failures in your email program. In the space of three days recently, I received three individual emails that showed me brands are beginning to take the concept of “helpful marketing” seriously. That’s good news because I believe helpful marketing… keep reading →