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Sly Google Recants: Search Giant Will No Longer Scan Email Content

Sly Google Recants: Search Giant Will No Longer Scan Email Content

Google is getting kudos for its decision to stop scanning the content of email for use in serving advertising. But does it reflect a desire to protect consumer privacy, or is it a hard-headed business decision? Most reports attribute the move to a desire by

Why Email Marketing Is a Missed Opportunity for Agencies

Why Email Marketing Is a Missed Opportunity for Agencies

After 40 years in the game, email still outperforms other channels with the highest ROI, at$44 per $1 spent. But for agencies offering email marketing, it's also a force multiplier that complements other marketing channels without much comparative

How Your Reputation Affects Email Marketing and How to Improve It

How Your Reputation Affects Email Marketing and How to Improve It

Reputation is an important thing for any business or industry. This is extra true for email marketing. When consumers open their inbox, they are more likely to open a message from a company or brand they trust. But before the consumer gets a chance to decide,

From My Inbox: PSA on Triggered Email Campaigns for IBM Security and Others

From My Inbox: PSA on Triggered Email Campaigns for IBM Security and Others

From time to time I’ll pull a message from my inbox and do a walk-through of its pros and cons. These gentle critiques are intended to educate; I hope that the companies mentioned as well as readers will keep that top of mind.  Email marketing automation

How to Write Email Newsletters People Open & Act On

How to Write Email Newsletters People Open & Act On

Though a person receives an average of 88 emails a day, email is still widely regarded as one of the most effective marketing tools at our disposal. The average open rate for marketing email across all industries is around 24% and the average click-through

Meet Emily McLoughlin from CED - iContact

Meet Emily McLoughlin from CED - iContact

For over 30 years, The Council for Entrepreneurial Development (CED), the largest and longest-running network for entrepreneurs in the country, has grown its membership to over 4,000 entrepreneurs, investors, academics, and business partners in North

Avoid Blocked Images in Emails with Inline Images Feature – Email Marketing Blog

Avoid Blocked Images in Emails with Inline Images Feature – Email Marketing Blog

Ieva Baranova What does a perfect email campaign look like? Clear message, thoughtful design, eye-catching pictures… However, blocked images can ruin your email campaign, making emails look very different in subscribers’ inboxes – broken, messy and

Email Marketing: Don't Forget Boomers and Seniors - iContact

Email Marketing: Don't Forget Boomers and Seniors - iContact

For marketers, tapping into the tech-savvy, millennial market is akin to unearthing a goldmine. It often seems as if this demographic represents the Marketing Holy Grail for advertisers eager to decode, reach, and engage the younger crowd. Of course that is

Engaging email marketing must be relevant [#EMD17]

Engaging email marketing must be relevant [#EMD17]

Email Marketing Day, the email conference held by FreshMail, Holistic Email Marketing and Return Path kicked off in London, UK. Taking place June 14 – Email Marketing Day (#EMD17) brought together digital experts and business leaders to discuss topics of