1-Minute Recap If you only skim, here’s the playbook: “Average” CTR is not your ceiling. Recent benchmarks put the average email click-through rate around 2–2.5%, with 3.5%+ considered excellent. On paid channels, typical ad CTRs are even lower (e.g., ~0.8–1.5% on TikTok/Meta, ~0.5–0.6% on YouTube), which is why “average CTR” content feels so pessimistic. Casinos, [...]
Email is still a casino’s highest-ROI digital channel, but commoditized “batch-and-blast” campaigns are fading fast. Casinos that win the inbox will combine artificial intelligence (AI), dynamic personalization, and predictive analytics to create one-to-one player experiences at scale. Below is a concise look at the trends that matter—and how to prepare your program today. (Need [...]
If you’re an enterprise marketer in casino & gaming, publishing, or franchise development, your email program lives under a microscope. You’re not just worried about opens and clicks. You’re juggling: Regulatory scrutiny (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, state privacy laws, gaming regulators, franchise agreements) Complex, high-risk data (Player IDs, loyalty data, subscriber billing, franchise locations) Multiple brands, [...]
Most “enterprise” email marketing platforms were built for broad B2C use cases. We're talking about retail, ecommerce, and generic digital brands. But if you’re running a casino, sportsbook, tribal or commercial gaming operation, hospitality group, franchise system, financial services brand, or a regulated publisher, your world looks very different. You’re not just trying to [...]
Updated August 2024 → Updated April 2026 TL;DR AI can write, segment, and send faster than any human, but it can’t feel.The most effective email marketing today combines machine intelligence with human creativity to craft messages that predict behavior and build emotional connection. Marketers who master this balance will dominate inboxes in 2026 and [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
TL;DR Email marketing remains one of the most powerful tools for player acquisition, engagement and retention. With an average open rate of ~21.6%, operators must go beyond standard blasts by harnessing player data, personalization, automation, and responsible marketing practices. This guide will show you how to build a gambling-friendly casino email marketing strategy that [...]
Email marketing for higher education is an effective way for educational institutions to reach their target audience, engage with current and prospective students, and increase visibility and engagement. Adhering to email marketing best practices and sending the right types of emails is essential for any successful email marketing strategy. It’s also incredibly beneficial to [...]
When you hear the term “best practice” in email marketing for higher education, your mind whisks away to some magical place for a moment, allowing you to consider what life would be like if you had all of them in place. Then reality hits, and you begin to question if any of those “best [...]
