Marketing should guide, not pressure. This post explores ethical persuasion in marketing — how to use behavioural psychology with empathy, not manipulation, to build trust and lasting customer relationships without resorting to dark patterns or emotional blackmail.
We don’t decide rationally—emotion leads the way. This post explores what neuroscience and behavioural psychology reveal about how customers really choose, and how marketers can build campaigns that speak to the heart, not just the head. Use emotional cues and ethical biases to create marketing that actually converts.
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 →
“GenAI is not just a buzzword; it’s a tool that, if used correctly, can significantly enhance the effectiveness of email marketing,” commented Skip Fidura when opening the latest episode of Email More. Tracy Ilunga added to this by highlighting her use of AI for creating engaging subject lines, thereby enhancing customer journeys. Tony Allen shared… keep reading →