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The Art of Casino Marketing
In the latest episode of "Email Never Sleeps," hosted by Andrew Kordek, we had the privilege of discussing the evolving marketing landscape with Scott Wolson, a seasoned expert in casino marketing. The conversation centered around a critical issue many marketers face today: the overshadowing of copy and creativity by technological advancements and artificial intelligence (AI). This blog post [...]
Maximize Engagement: Pro Tips for a Successful Email List Cleanup
Welcome to another episode of "Email Never Sleeps," hosted by Andrew Kordek of iPost. In Season 3, Episode 3, we had the pleasure of hosting Monica Badiu, an esteemed email marketing copywriter and coach, from Bucharest. This episode, titled "Maximizing Engagement," delves into the crucial world of email list cleanup and the art of maintaining a responsive [...]
Foundations of Email: The Building Blocks of Saying Hello
Welcome to Season 3 of Email Never Sleeps Email Never Sleeps is the podcast where we dive deep into the essentials of email marketing. In this episode, titled "The Foundations of Email: Building Blocks of Saying Hello," join our host, Andrew Kordek, and guest, Scott Cohen, to explore the intricacies of crafting that perfect first email. With [...]
Email Marketing 2024: Launching Season 3
Welcome to Season 3 of Email Never Sleeps: A New Chapter for the Email Marketing Podcast As we step into the exciting new season of "Email Never Sleeps," I can't help but look back with pride and forward with anticipation. Since our inception in 2021, our journey through the realms of email marketing has been nothing short [...]
Maximizing Email Marketing for the Casino and Gambling Industry in 2024
The casino and gambling industry constantly evolves and adapts to new trends and technologies. In recent years, email marketing has become essential for businesses in this sector to reach and engage their audience. As we enter 2024, casinos and gambling businesses must stay ahead of the curve and maximize email marketing for the casino & gambling industry. In this [...]
Casino Email Senders Are Being Canceled ❌
This video serves as an urgent wake-up call for casino marketers and technologists. Andrew Kordek from iPost recently attended a specialized conference focused on Casino Marketers and Technologists. He was fortunate enough to share insights from his team’s recent research. The findings are somewhat unsettling, especially if you're in the casino, sports betting, or general gambling industry. The [...]
Casino Marketing: Master These 3 Emails in 2023
Join Andrew Kordek of iPost and special guest Mike Austin, the CEO and co-founder of Fresh Relevance, as they jump into casino marketing through email. With 40+ years of combined experience in the field, they discuss the 3 pivotal emails that every casino gaming operator, or any travel and service organization, should incorporate in their marketing strategy. From [...]
Legalese and Footers: Are They Necessary in Email Marketing?
In today's episode of Email Never Sleeps, we dive deep into the world of email footers, legalese, and their impact on your email marketing campaigns. Our guest speaker, Aysha Zouain, a marketing technologist and email marketing specialist at the City National Bank of Florida, shares her insights and experiences in this fascinating discussion. In this episode of the [...]
Maximizing Email Marketing for the Casino and Gambling Industry in 2024
The casino and gambling industry constantly evolves and adapts to new trends and technologies. In recent years, email marketing has become essential for businesses in this sector to reach and engage their audience. As we enter 2024, casinos and gambling businesses must stay ahead of the curve and maximize email marketing for the casino & gambling industry. In this blog post, we'll explore five tips to help you effectively utilize email marketing for your casino or gambling business in 2024, including a crucial reminder to check your Email Service Provider's Acceptable Use Policy to avoid any potential bans on email sending. Let's dive in and ensure your email marketing strategy is ready for the future of [...]
Casino Email Senders Are Being Canceled ❌
This video serves as an urgent wake-up call for casino marketers and technologists. Andrew Kordek from iPost recently attended a specialized conference focused on Casino Marketers and Technologists. He was fortunate enough to share insights from his team’s recent research. The findings are somewhat unsettling, especially if you're in the casino, sports betting, or general gambling industry. The Startling Discovery iPost's marketing team has uncovered a list of about 36 Email Service Providers (ESPs) whose acceptable use policies specifically forbid companies engaged in gambling activities from using their platforms. See the full list here: https://www.ipost.com/casino-prohibited/ This might not sound like big news, but here’s the kicker: many ESPs categorize casinos and gambling companies alongside high-risk [...]
Casino Marketing: Master These 3 Emails in 2023
Join Andrew Kordek of iPost and special guest Mike Austin, the CEO and co-founder of Fresh Relevance, as they jump into casino marketing through email. With 40+ years of combined experience in the field, they discuss the 3 pivotal emails that every casino gaming operator, or any travel and service organization, should incorporate in their marketing strategy. From a powerfully personalized welcome email to a meticulously crafted cart abandonment sequence and a thoughtful post-visit engagement strategy, these industry experts reveal how to humanize your emails and make the most of your customer data to encourage repeat business and sustain strong relationships with your clients. Stay tuned to the end for a comprehensive breakdown of strategies, [...]
36 Cloud Vendors Prohibit Services to Casino Businesses, iPost and QCI announce an exclusive relationship to provide a solution for digital communication
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 4, 2023 /-- Cameron Kane, CEO at iPost, stated, "We have identified 36 email vendors explicitly excluding casinos from their platforms in their Acceptable Use Policies (AUP). Some Email Service Providers are even advising casinos to seek alternative platforms. While we respect their decisions, we firmly believe that every casino should have a reliable avenue for conducting email and SMS campaigns. We take pride in reaffirming our commitment to serving the casino and gaming industry." Andrew Cardino, CTO of QCI, shared, "One of my multi-property customers called me to say that their chosen email and text vendor would not work with a tribal nation. Upon further investigation, we were shocked to discover that 36 cloud marketing providers have prohibited provision of services to gaming companies. We [...]
Legalese and Footers: Are They Necessary in Email Marketing?
In today's episode of Email Never Sleeps, we dive deep into the world of email footers, legalese, and their impact on your email marketing campaigns. Our guest speaker, Aysha Zouain, a marketing technologist and email marketing specialist at the City National Bank of Florida, shares her insights and experiences in this fascinating discussion. In this episode of the Email Never Sleeps podcast, we explore the often-overlooked aspect of email marketing—footers. We examine the role of footers in different industries, the need for legalese, and how they can affect the overall user experience. Aysha brings her extensive knowledge from working in various sectors, including e-commerce, government, insurance, and banking, to this topic. Throughout the conversation, we [...]
Compelling Emails: A Visual Guide for Associations and Non-Profits
Introduction An inbox is a crowded place these days. Besides the general noise and deals, subscribers are inundated with asks of all kinds from brands. Associations and Non-Profits have an even bigger task at gaining the subscriber's attention and conversion, so a solid strategy coupled with high-performing creative is essential. Compelling emails are important. Here are ten examples of Association and Non-Profit emails Email Designs that we love at iPost. Take Action Email Feeding America In America, 1 in 9 people struggle with hunger. The Feeding America network is the nations' largest domestic hunger-relief organization. When the Hunger Action Month arrived in our inbox, we immediately noticed their direct and very [...]
QCI and iPost Set the Game in Motion: Eight Casino Resorts Engaged in Strategic Partnership
SAN DIEGO, July 18, 2023 /-- Quick Custom Intelligence (QCI) and iPost's strategic partnership is off to a strong start, already engaging with eight prominent casino resorts. QCI, a leading generative AI enterprise integration platform company in the resort industry, and iPost, a premier email marketing, SMS, and automation provider in the North American gaming industry, are excited to announce their collaborative efforts. The synergy of iPost's advanced email delivery capabilities and QCI's AGI-powered enterprise platform services offers a heightened digital communication experience for the gaming and resort industry. In recognition of the early successes and potential of this partnership, QCI will work with iPost to provide an integrated digital marketing solution to its 140 Casino Resort properties across the globe. "Digital communication has [...]
The 20 Do’s & Don’ts for Association Email Marketing
Introduction The biggest question that many Associations have regarding Association email marketing is, “What are the best practices I should adopt?” There are fundamental best practices such as not purchasing lists, privacy, compliance, and those that minimize risk. However, the best practices we will focus on assume that the fundamentals are in place. We will be looking at those that YOU must implement using your creativity and leveraging the experience of a vendor or a group of experienced people who have seen and done it all - the ones that incrementally will move the needle on your email marketing program. This post is written from 21 years of email experience on the client, agency, and [...]
Career Growth in Email Marketing: Advice for Aspiring Professionals
In episode 9 of the Email Never Sleeps podcast titled "Career Growth in Email Marketing: Advice for Aspiring Professionals," Andrew Kordek and Eric Kriegermeier engage in an insightful discussion about their journey in the email industry. Eric, the Director of Solutions Engineering at Shaw/Scott, shared his experience and valuable advice for those looking to thrive in the field. This blog post delves into their conversation, highlighting key takeaways and shedding light on career growth in the email marketing industry. Getting Started and Staying Motivated: Andrew started the discussion by asking Eric about his background and how he entered the email marketing industry. Eric shared that his journey began with opening a gym in Atlanta in [...]
Pros and Cons of Using AI for Email Writing
AI for email writing has become insanely popular in 2023. AI technologies can automate the creating and sending of emails process. They also provide helpful insights into how to improve the effectiveness of emails. While AI has many advantages for email writing, there are also potential drawbacks. This blog will discuss the good and bad things about using AI to write emails so you can decide if it's good for your business. What is AI email writing? According to TechTarget, Artificial intelligence is the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems. Artificial Intelligence (AI) email writing refers to using advanced computer programs and algorithms to write email messages on behalf of human beings. [...]
Field Manual For Better Franchise Email Marketing
Introduction If you are a marketer inside a franchise organization, email marketing for franchise is an effective and cost-efficient way to connect with current and future customers. While most consumers love to hate email and claim that they get too much, they are addicted to it. People check email while driving, in bed, on vacation, in the bathroom, and even at the dinner table. Consumer content consumption continues to rise, but retention and patience are decreasing. Email is here to stay despite what some critics think, but email marketing is hard and gets more complex as the channel evolves. A well-run franchise email program drives incremental value and influences revenue, and it doesn't matter if [...]
Do Fonts Matter in Email? 452 Email Gurus Polled, Results Video
A poll on LinkedIn's Email Gurus group asked whether the average subscriber cares about font choice in emails, landing pages, and preference centers. Comments from participants highlighted the importance of consistent branding and elements for premium brands, as well as focusing on readability and matching the brand. Join the Group. With over 18K impressions and 450 votes, the results were surprising! Check out our post to see what people had to say, and don't forget to vote for our next poll! This video is sponsored by iPost and Vertex Communication Group Andrew Kordek & Jennifer Swafford. Special thank you to the Email Marketing Gurus LinkedIn group for allowing us to post the poll. NOTE: Our [...]
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