Email Urban Myths

4 Email Urban Myths, Busted!

In the 20+ years since email proved itself as a worthy channel for messaging and marketing, we still don’t have a single set of guidelines that’s accessible for all, for the best way to conduct business with it. For many of us, “best practices” fill that knowledge gap. So, we latch onto these concepts when… keep reading →

Personalization: It’s Both an Art and a Science

Personalization: It’s Both an Art and a Science

As marketers, we focus almost exclusively on the science of personalization – gathering the data, setting up segments and triggers, figuring out the mechanics of automating emails, creating and testing the email content and coordinating with other channels to create an omni-channel approach. We aren’t as well versed in the art of personalization—the ideas and practices… keep reading →

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Top Tips from Holistic Live! Together With Pure 360

We recently had another fantastic Holistic Live! Together event in London and Manchester.  Thanks to everyone who attended – it was great to see you all!  For those who couldn’t make it, or those who just want a reminder, here are a couple of top tips from our presentation: Optimising your forms for Increased Conversions… keep reading →

Are retailers making the most of their welcome emails?

Welcome emails by retailers – are they making the most of this valuable opportunity? We recently analysed 80 retailers signup processes and welcome emails, and what amazed me the most was how 87% of retailers have their subscribe below the fold, invisible to all, with the exception of those who are determined to work hard and… keep reading →

Helpful email marketing

Transition to ‘Helpful Email Marketing’

Helpful Email Marketing Helpful email marketing can even help you achieve one of your marketing goals – competitive superiority over everybody else in the inbox. You help your customers achieve their objectives. They, in turn, help you achieve yours. Everybody wins! Everybody talks about being “customer-centric” in their email marketing plans. “Putting the customer first”… keep reading →