CNBC recently carried a news grabbing clickbait headline about email marketing being decimated by GDPR. As this is not what I’m seeing, I discussed with Tim Watson of Zettasphere, a long-time friend and fellow email marketing consultant, to get another opinion. Having both worked together on the UK DMA Email Marketing Council for 10 years each to… keep reading →
The company’s database containing email addresses, gained through web forms, has always been an email marketer’s greatest asset. Many marketers are re-learning that lesson in the wake of GDPR implementation in May 2018. Although GDPR did not mandate re-permissioning email addresses, many brands in EU countries chose to go that route to comply with its… keep reading →
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 →
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 →
Reworking your acquisition plan, beginning with your subscribe forms, will help you do a better job of connecting with customers and launching email conversations We’ve been hearing many conflicting stories about how well EU marketers are preparing to handle all the many changes that GDPR will bring to their acquisition. So, we decided to see… keep reading →