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Blog: Email Marketing News
Blog: Email Marketing News
Blog: Email Marketing News

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  • The Power of Storytelling and Personalization

The Power of Storytelling and Personalization

Storytelling and personalization have emerged as pivotal elements that can significantly enhance the effectiveness of email campaigns. Episode 7 of the "Email Never Sleeps" podcast, hosted by Andrew Kordek, features a deep dive into these crucial topics with the expertise of Toni Rexroat, an email marketing veteran known for her exceptional storytelling skills. This blog post encapsulates [...]

  • AI Email Tactics: Best Use Cases For Email Marketing

AI Email Tactics: Best Use Cases For Email Marketing

In the rapidly evolving world of digital marketing, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force, particularly in the realm of email marketing. The latest episode of the "Email Never Sleeps" podcast, hosted by Andrew Kordek and presented by iPost, delves deep into this topic. Featuring Elizabeth Jacobi, the founder of Mocha Bear Marketing and a [...]

  • The Best Email Subject Lines - Avoid These 5 Common Mistakes

The Best Email Subject Lines – Avoid These 5 Common Mistakes

The best email subject lines are the ones that get your emails opened. The subject line is not the first thing your recipient looks at. That’s the From name. But after that, the subject line will get your subscriber to open your email—or not. Research finds 47% of recipients open an email based on the subject line. That’s almost [...]

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9 Essential Types of Email Campaigns for Marketers

There are many types of email campaigns, which are a powerful way to communicate with your email list in the ever-evolving digital marketing landscape. Each email campaign offers a unique opportunity to strengthen your relationship with your audience, from welcoming new subscribers to nudging those almost forgotten carts across the checkout line. Let's explore nine essential email campaigns every [...]

  • The Perfect Welcome Series: Setting Up Your Brand and Consumers for Success

The Perfect Welcome Series: Setting Up Your Brand and Consumers for Success

In the ever-evolving landscape of email marketing, the welcome series stands as the cornerstone of a successful brand-consumer relationship. Episode 5 of Season 3 of the "Email Never Sleeps" podcast, hosted by Andrew Kordek, shines a spotlight on this pivotal aspect of email marketing. Joining him is Jennifer Hoth, an email marketing expert with over 13 years [...]

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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 [...]

  • Maximizing Email Engagement: Insights from Monica Badiu on iPost's "Email Never Sleeps

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 [...]

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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 [...]

  • Career Growth in Email Marketing: Advice for Aspiring Professionals 02 09

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

Pros and Cons of Using AI for Email Writing in 2025

AI for email writing has become insanely popular in 2025. 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 pros and cons of using AI to write emails so you can decide if it's right 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. Essentially, [...]

By |June 27th, 2023|Categories: Best Practices, Email Marketing, Featured, Guides|
  • Email Challenges Video Series

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 [...]

By |June 7th, 2023|Categories: Email Challenges|
  • Casino Email Marketing Automation Journey with 5X ROAS

Casino Email Marketing Automation Journey with 5X ROAS

Are you a casino marketer looking to maximize your digital and email programs to increase revenue? If so, you've come to the right place! This blog post will explore a casino email marketing automation journey with 5X ROAS and game-changing strategies that can revolutionize your casino's email marketing efforts. Andrew Kordek, from iPost, will guide you through six key areas crucial for email program success. So, let's dive in and discover how to take your casino's email marketing to new heights. Increasing Wallet Share: Every casino aims to maximize customer spending. This section will explore numerous techniques to accomplish this goal. From personalized offers to loyalty rewards, we'll discuss strategies to increase wallet share effectively. [...]

By |June 2nd, 2023|Categories: Email Marketing, Featured, Videos|Tags: , , |
  • Finding a Job You Love in Email Marketing with Tony Zupancic

Finding a Job You Love in Email Marketing with Tony Zupancic

If you're new to email marketing or struggling to find a job you love in email marketing, you've come to the right place. In this blog post, we'll delve into an exciting episode of Email Never Sleeps featuring Tony Zupancic, a Salesforce Marketing Cloud developer with over six years of experience in the email marketing industry.  Tony's journey from being a photographer and graphic designer to becoming an email marketing automation and software development expert is truly inspiring. Join us as we explore Tony's career trajectory and the valuable insights he shares for aspiring marketing technologists and technical marketers. There is a great article titled How To Escape a Job You Hate and Find a [...]

  • Email Never Sleeps Season 2 Episode 7

Email Marketing Mastery: The Art of Defining Success in Email

Email marketing is a powerful tool that can yield exceptional results when executed strategically. Defining success in your email campaigns is crucial to reach email marketing mastery.  In this post, we will explore the critical aspects of defining success in email marketing and how to leverage them for optimal results. By focusing on the customer experience, utilizing data effectively, and fostering curiosity, you can unlock the true potential of your email marketing efforts. Defining Success in Email Customer-Centric Approach  A customer-centric approach lies at the heart of successful email marketing. Understanding your customers' experiences, challenges, and needs is essential for delivering valuable and relevant emails. Put yourself in their shoes and analyze their journey with [...]

  • The 8 Types of Email Marketers

8 Types of Email Marketers – Email Marketing 101

There is no such thing as an email marketer that knows it all. Many organizations want a jack of all trades (who is an expert); unfortunately, that person does not exist. There are eight types of email marketers out there. A person can be a blend of 2 or even 3 of these, but no one can be an expert at all eight, and If they say they are, they are lying. Check out this video to learn more about the following types of email marketers: The 8 Types of Email Marketers The Technical, aka A Marketing Technologist The Strategist The Creative The Production Specialist The Coder The Deliverability Specialist The Generalist The Analyst As [...]

By |May 9th, 2023|Categories: Email Marketing, Featured, Videos|Tags: |
  • Email Challenges Video Series

Get Ready to Dominate Your Inbox: The Email Challenges Series Is Here

Are you struggling to get your emails out the door effectively? You're not alone. In a recent poll, email marketers cited the overall process as their biggest challenge, which is a wide range of things. It can be overwhelming, from data to HTML to technology, project management, and the tools you use. That's why email gurus Andrew Kordek and Jen Swafford have teamed up to bring you the Email Challenge Series. In this first episode, they dive into overall process and the three P's: process, people, and perhaps most importantly, planning. Without proper planning, your email strategy will fall apart before getting off the ground. Andrew and Jen share their insights on what it takes [...]

By |May 4th, 2023|Categories: Email Challenges|

The Future of Email Creation for 2023 and Beyond

In this video, Andrew Kordek, VP at iPost, hosts a session of Email Never Sleeps with Dmitry Kudrenko, the CEO and co-founder of Stripo, an email design platform. The topic of discussion in this video is the future of email creation. Email Never Sleeps  Season 2 Episode 6 with Dmitry Kudrenko Dimitri discusses the four stakeholders in email creation: email clients, email logic, editors, and marketers. The discussion then focuses on traditional email creation and how it has been slow to develop due to security and legacy issues. Dimitri's goal is to improve the user experience for all stakeholders and discusses how changes in infrastructure and AI could impact the future of email creation. They [...]

Being Proactive with Email Deliverability – Email Marketing 101

As a marketer, you want your emails to land in your subscribers' inboxes every time. However, sometimes your emails may end up triggering those spam filters, and you may not even know it. That's why it's crucial to be proactive about your email deliverability and think about improving email deliverability from the beginning. According to Miriam Webster, being proactive means acting in anticipation of future problems, needs, or changes. It involves tracking your email campaign performance, identifying negative trends, and taking corrective action before it's too late.  In this post, we'll share some tips on being proactive with your email deliverability to avoid potential problems down the line. Track Your Email Campaign Performance One of [...]

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What is an open rate? Email Marketing 101

Email marketing is a crucial element of any digital marketing campaign. It can drive traffic to your website, increase engagement with your brand, and ultimately lead to more sales. But, as with any marketing tactic, it's essential to measure the effectiveness of your email campaigns. One metric often used is email open rates. In this article, we'll examine email open rates, how they're calculated, and what you should use them for. What is an open rate? First, let's define what an open rate is. An open rate is a metric used in email marketing that measures the number of times a recipient opens an email. This is usually expressed as a percentage of the total [...]

  • Discover the Insider Strategies for Creating a Loyalty Program That Actually Works

Discover the Insider Strategies for Creating a Loyalty Program That Actually Works

In episode 5 of the Email Never Sleeps podcast, Andrew Kordek, from iPost, interviews David Slavick Co-founder & Partner of Ascendant Loyalty, about loyalty programs and the importance of effective communication with customers. Email Never Sleeps  Season 2 Episode 5 with David Slavick Slavick explains that his company offers end-to-end customer relationship marketing loyalty services that involve designing and implementing loyalty programs, sourcing technology, and setting up clients with a foundation in loyalty. He mentions that many companies undervalue their loyalty programs and treat them as a background add-on rather than unlocking the key to customer value. Slavick shares an example of how fast-food chains like McDonald's and Taco Bell began prioritizing their loyalty programs [...]

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