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  <title>Could Your Opt-in Form Be Hurting Your List?</title>
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</style><div class='beehiiv__body'><h1 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Are You Accidentally Driving Away Potential Newsletter Subscribers?</span></h1><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Here&#39;s an awkward truth: your potential subscribers aren’t actively looking for more emails to stuff into their already overcrowded inboxes. But here&#39;s another truth, they absolutely want value, entertainment, education, or solutions. If your newsletter promises any (or all!) of these, your job becomes convincing visitors that your newsletter deserves a coveted spot in their inbox. So, how do you make signing up irresistible?</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Let&#39;s dive into the finer points of creating an irresistible signup experience, because first impressions really are everything.</p><h3 class="heading" style="text-align:left;">Make Your Landing Page Irresistibly Clear</h3><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">When visitors land on your signup page, you have just a handful of seconds to charm them into subscribing. Your page must instantly communicate why your newsletter is worth their email address. Skip vague promises like &quot;weekly updates&quot;, no one knows what that means. Instead, get specific:</p><ul><li><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">&quot;Weekly tips that simplify your email marketing&quot;</p></li><li><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">&quot;Insider insights delivered straight to your inbox every Friday&quot;</p></li></ul><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Clarity is magnetic. Confusion, however, is kryptonite.</p><h3 class="heading" style="text-align:left;">Keep Your Opt-in Forms Short and Sweet</h3><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Ever abandoned a signup form because it started asking overly personal questions, like your phone number, birth date, or astrological sign? We’ve all been there. Unless you have a compelling reason to request additional details (and you usually don&#39;t), keep your forms short:</p><ul><li><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Ask only for an email address and maybe a first name.</p></li><li><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Skip anything that&#39;s not strictly necessary.</p></li></ul><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Shorter forms equal higher conversions. Don&#39;t scare off potential subscribers with a form that feels like a mortgage application.</p><h3 class="heading" style="text-align:left;">Design Matters. Yes, Really!</h3><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Imagine visiting a landing page that looks like it hasn&#39;t seen an update since dial-up internet was a thing. Visual appeal isn&#39;t superficial, it&#39;s trust-building. A clean, professional design signals credibility. On the other hand, outdated fonts, clashing colors, or broken layouts signal amateur hour.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Make sure your landing page and signup form look polished and appealing. You don’t have to win any design awards, but your signup page shouldn’t give visitors flashbacks to the early 2000s either.</p><h3 class="heading" style="text-align:left;">Offer Something Irresistible (But Genuine)</h3><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Let’s face it: people love freebies. A &quot;lead magnet&quot;, like an ebook, a checklist, a video series, or a discount, can significantly boost signups. Make your freebie something truly valuable, not just a throwaway PDF.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">But a quick word of caution: deliver on your promises. Nothing turns off subscribers faster than receiving a &quot;free guide&quot; that’s mostly a pitch. Value first, sales second.</p><h3 class="heading" style="text-align:left;">Make It Easy (Ridiculously Easy)</h3><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Signing up for your newsletter should be effortless. Remove all barriers:</p><ul><li><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Ensure your signup form is easily accessible across your site.</p></li><li><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Embed forms on key pages, like popular blog posts.</p></li><li><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Avoid multiple clicks or complicated processes. Simplicity wins every time.</p></li></ul><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">If visitors need to play detective to find your opt-in form, you&#39;re doing it wrong.</p><h3 class="heading" style="text-align:left;">Final Thoughts: Test, Adjust, Repeat</h3><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">No signup strategy is set in stone. Regularly test your landing pages, opt-in forms, headlines, and offers to see what resonates most with your audience. A tiny tweak in wording or a slight shift in layout can boost signups dramatically.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Remember, you’re not just building an email list, you’re building trust. Get it right, and your potential subscribers will eagerly welcome your emails rather than rolling their eyes at another inbox intruder.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Until next week!</p><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/5788b734-3779-4090-84e6-2130972ab469/rich-headshot-round-white-outline.png?t=1740735559"/></div><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Richelo “Rich” Killian</p><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Consultants</span></h2><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">10 Creative Lead Magnet Ideas That Bring in Buyers - Email Marketing Heroes</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Sick of your lead magnets collecting dust rather than dollars? Here&#39;s the scoop: most magnets attract freebie hunters, not spenders. But we&#39;ve got the secret sauce—10 lead magnet ideas that&#39;ll reel in the big fish, the buyers. From showcasing your unique method to hosting a live challenge, these aren&#39;t your grandma&#39;s free PDFs. They&#39;re buyer bait. Choose one, make it shine, and watch real customers bite. Ready to turn subscribers into spenders? Dive into these ideas and watch your sales soar. 🎣💸 </p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://www.emailmarketingheroes.com/10-creative-lead-magnet-ideas-that-bring-in-buyers/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=could-your-opt-in-form-be-hurting-your-list"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">How To Create A Lead Magnet That Converts The step-by-step guide to creating PDFs, EBCs, quizzes, and other freebies. - EmailTooltester</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Lead magnets that fail to convert are often too broad, lack action steps, or overwhelm with complexity. To attract and retain engaged subscribers who&#39;ll become paying clients, your freebie must offer specific, actionable value. Find your audience&#39;s pain point, choose the right lead magnet format, and deliver content that&#39;s clear, concise, and problem-solving. Design matters too—keep it clean and branded. Remember, a great lead magnet is a problem solver, not just an email collector.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://www.emailtooltester.com/en/blog/create-lead-magnet-converts/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=could-your-opt-in-form-be-hurting-your-list"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Easter Emails: Inspiring Ideas, Examples and Subject Lines - Flowium</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Hop into profits with Easter email marketing! Flowium&#39;s guide reveals that April&#39;s egg hunts and bunny hops aren&#39;t just for kids; they&#39;re prime time for brands to boost conversions and open rates. With $118 million in Easter week sales in 2023, smart segmentation and creative campaigns like &quot;Happy Easter&quot; greetings, &quot;Egg-cellent&quot; deals, and animated surprises can crack open customer engagement. So, whether you&#39;re hiding discounts in riddles or serving up festive DIY content, make sure your Easter emails basket is full of tailored treats for every type of peep in your subscriber list. 🐣💸💌</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://flowium.com/blog/easter-email/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=could-your-opt-in-form-be-hurting-your-list"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Email Service Providers (ESPs)</span></h2><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">How to generate leads: 10 strategies & tools to help - GetResponse</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">In the bustling bazaar of digital marketing, capturing leads is akin to catching butterflies with a net woven from strategy and savvy. GetResponse&#39;s latest guide serves as your entomologist&#39;s manual, detailing ten surefire methods to attract and convert potential customers. From deploying AI-driven email campaigns that whisper sweet nothings into inboxes, to crafting landing pages so compelling they practically autograph themselves, this playbook is your ticket to a flourishing contact list. Remember, in the realm of lead generation, it&#39;s not about casting the widest net, but the wisest one.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://www.getresponse.com/blog/blog-how-to-generate-leads?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=could-your-opt-in-form-be-hurting-your-list"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">5 Proven Ways to Re-Engage Inactive Subscribers (That Media Brands Swear By) - Omeda</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Feeling ghosted by your subscribers? Time to win back their hearts with these savvy tactics: 1) Personalize your emails like a love letter with dynamic content and preference options. 2) Dazzle them with interactive content and VIP invites to keep the flame alive. 3) Tempt them with contests and referral goodies—everyone loves a little bribe. 4) Mix up your content cocktail to keep things fresh. 5) Play the field with A/B testing and segmentation to find that perfect match. Now, go rekindle those subscriber sparks! 💌💥</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://www.omeda.com/blog/re-engage-inactive-subscribers/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=could-your-opt-in-form-be-hurting-your-list"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">The Ultimate Guide to Growing Your Newsletter With Giveaways - beehiiv</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Giveaways are the espresso shot for your newsletter growth, turbocharging subscriber counts faster than you can say &quot;freebies!&quot; Top newsletter gurus spill the beans on how to charm thousands into your email list using well-crafted giveaways. It&#39;s not about luring just anyone; it&#39;s about reeling in the genuinely interested fish with the perfect bait—a prize so irresistible it aligns with their passions. Remember, a smooth giveaway needs a simple hook, a splash of strategic promotion, and a pinch of post-party engagement to keep the new crowd sipping your content. So, brew up your best giveaway and watch your subscriber count percolate to new heights! 🚀💌</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://blog.beehiiv.com/p/how-to-run-a-giveaway-to-drive-email-subscribers?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=could-your-opt-in-form-be-hurting-your-list"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Other</span></h2><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Email Fusion: Integration Seen As Main Benefit Of Automation - MediaPost</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Email marketers are all about that integration, with a Selzy study showing a whopping 60% prioritize it when picking automation tools. Why? Because blending email platforms with CRMs and CMSs is like a marketing smoothie for boosting customer lifetime value—over 20% higher for the mix-masters. Plus, consistent messaging is key for winning over those picky Gen Z and Millennials who value a seamless digital vibe over price tags. So, get your integration game on to avoid giving customers the irrelevant-content eye-roll.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/404751/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=could-your-opt-in-form-be-hurting-your-list"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Spamhaus Domain Reputation Update, Oct 2024 – Mar 2025 - Spamhaus Technology</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Spamhaus just dropped their latest domain rep report, and it&#39;s a doozy. From Oct &#39;24 to Mar &#39;25, the email watchdogs have been sniffing out the good, the bad, and the spammy. If you&#39;re in the biz of inbox charm, you&#39;ll want to check if you&#39;re on the naughty or nice list. Stay sharp, email marketers – stay off that list, or it&#39;s the junk folder for you!</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://www.spamhaus.com/resource-center/spamhaus-domain-reputation-update-oct-2024-mar-2025/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=could-your-opt-in-form-be-hurting-your-list"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="other"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Tools</span></h2><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">DMARC Fail: Causes, Implications, and Solutions - EasyDMARC</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Get ready to lock down your email security like Fort Knox! Our step-by-step guide to setting up DMARC will turn you into a digital gatekeeper in no time. In just five minutes, you&#39;ll learn how to authenticate your messages and tell those pesky phishing attempts to &quot;Return to Sender.&quot; So buckle up, and prepare to give email imposters the boot with DMARC&#39;s cyber shield! 🛡️📧</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://easydmarc.com/blog/why-is-dmarc-failing/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=could-your-opt-in-form-be-hurting-your-list"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">What Skiing Can Teach Us About Email Marketing & How to Avoid a Wipeout - Kickbox</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Just like hitting the slopes, email marketing requires a blend of finesse, planning, and the right amount of gusto to avoid a digital faceplant. So, before you schuss into your subscribers&#39; inboxes, remember: it&#39;s all about balance, baby! 🎿✉️</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://blog.kickbox.com/what-skiing-can-teach-us-about-email-marketing/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=could-your-opt-in-form-be-hurting-your-list"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Jobs</span></h2><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">None This Week </span>😢</h4><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="jobs"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Events</span></h2><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="none-this-week"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">None This Week </span>😢</h4><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="meme-of-the-week">😂 <span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Meme Of The Week</span></h2><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><b>THIS</b> is the one we should have used last week! 🤣</p><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/4b73aff1-a95d-4de1-a826-409bdcc0f723/1744180548891.jpeg?t=1744368742"/></div></div><div class='beehiiv__footer'><br class='beehiiv__footer__break'><hr class='beehiiv__footer__line'><a target="_blank" class="beehiiv__footer_link" style="text-align: center;" href="https://www.beehiiv.com/?utm_campaign=49da0539-b074-427f-9138-befd5ba03fea&utm_medium=post_rss&utm_source=email_marketing_journal">Powered by beehiiv</a></div></div>
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  <title>Welcome to the party, Microsoft!</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 13:01:38 +0000</pubDate>
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    <dc:creator>Richelo Killian</dc:creator>
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</style><div class='beehiiv__body'><h1 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Better Late Than Never: Microsoft Joins Google and Yahoo in the Email Security Club</span></h1><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Microsoft has finally decided to tighten its email authentication standards in a move that surprises exactly no one, except perhaps those who stopped holding their breath years ago. Beginning May 2025, Microsoft will join the modern era, implementing stricter email security protocols already enforced by tech giants Google and Yahoo since last year.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Microsoft, a company renowned for pioneering technologies (and, admittedly, for sometimes arriving fashionably late to its own party), has finally RSVP’d to the exclusive email authentication soirée. Google&#39;s Gmail and Yahoo Mail made headlines in 2024 by declaring stringent email authentication protocols, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC, mandatory rather than optional. Microsoft, however, continued its leisurely stroll, giving the digital equivalent of a nonchalant shrug.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">But why rush things, right? After all, it&#39;s only cybersecurity. Spam, phishing, and spoofing attacks, what could possibly go wrong by waiting? Apparently, Microsoft finally realized that relying on good intentions and crossed fingers wasn&#39;t the most robust security strategy.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Starting May 2025, senders to Microsoft&#39;s email domains, like Outlook, Hotmail, and Exchange Online, will need properly configured SPF (Sender Policy Framework), DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail), and DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance) records. In layman&#39;s terms, email authentication ensures your emails aren’t pretending to be Nigerian princes or urgent tax refund notifications from places suspiciously spelled as &quot;Micros0ft.&quot;</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Sure, skeptics may argue that Microsoft’s delay allowed phishers an extra year to wreak havoc, but let’s look at the bright side: Maybe Microsoft just enjoys dramatic timing, much like arriving fashionably late to a fancy gala. Or perhaps their strategy involved watching how Google and Yahoo navigated the initial hiccups so Microsoft could breeze in gracefully after the initial chaos subsided.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Whatever the reasoning, Microsoft&#39;s stricter email requirements mean better security and fewer headaches for all. Legitimate senders will benefit from improved deliverability, recipients can breathe easier knowing that fake lottery wins will no longer clutter their inbox, and IT professionals worldwide can finally put away their voodoo dolls labeled &quot;Microsoft Security Team.&quot;</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">But seriously, this change is a positive step forward in cybersecurity hygiene. Email continues to be one of the most exploited vectors for cybercriminals, making stringent authentication not just a good practice but a necessary one. While Microsoft’s pace may be reminiscent of a Windows update (slow, slightly mysterious, and often inconveniently timed), the fact remains: they&#39;re finally here, and we should all celebrate (perhaps quietly, lest we startle them back into their cautious ways).</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">So, as May 2025 approaches, dust off your SPF records, polish your DKIM keys, and ensure your DMARC policy isn’t set to the ever-so-optimistic &quot;none.&quot; Microsoft&#39;s finally enforcing the rules, and it’s about time.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Welcome aboard, Microsoft … we&#39;ve been expecting you.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Till next week!</p><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/5788b734-3779-4090-84e6-2130972ab469/rich-headshot-round-white-outline.png?t=1740735559"/></div><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Richelo “Rich” Killian</p><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Consultants</span></h2><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Microsoft Email Authentication Requirements: What Businesses Must Know Before May 2025 - Email Industries</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Microsoft is tightening the screws on email security, folks. By May 2025, businesses must adopt specific email authentication methods to play nice with Microsoft&#39;s servers. This means waving goodbye to spoofed emails and hello to protocols like SPF, DKIM, and DMARC. Time to get your IT teams on board to ensure your emails don&#39;t end up as digital dust in the wind.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://www.emailindustries.com/microsoft-email-authentication-requirements-2025/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=welcome-to-the-party-microsoft"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Outlook’s 2025 Email Rules for Marketers - EmailKarma</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Outlook&#39;s upping the ante for email marketers with a May 5, 2025, crackdown on authentication. Sending over 5K emails a day? Better align with SPF, DKIM, and DMARC protocols, or risk the dreaded Junk folder exile. Already in sync with Yahoo and Google&#39;s standards? You&#39;re likely set, but double-check to avoid deliverability drama. Remember: clean lists, transparent tactics, and accurate headers aren&#39;t just polite—they&#39;re now prerequisites. Get your DNS ducks in a row and keep an eye on Microsoft&#39;s moves to stay in the clear.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://emailkarma.net/outlooks-2025-email-rules-for-marketers/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=welcome-to-the-party-microsoft"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Google, Alignment, and DMARC - Word to the Wise</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Google&#39;s been tinkering under the hood, and email geeks are noticing. When DMARC policies are MIA, Google&#39;s &quot;Alignment&quot; warning takes the stage, even if SPF passes muster. But publish that DMARC record and normal service resumes. Some bugs are crawling around though, like a misaligned warning despite a perfect DKIM-SPF match. Google&#39;s message to email pros: Get your DMARC straight, or we&#39;ll keep tweaking until you do. It&#39;s all about that authentication, baby. No deliverability drama yet, just Google flexing its email muscles.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://wordtothewise.com/2025/03/google-alignment-and-dmarc/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=welcome-to-the-party-microsoft"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Gmail Tabs: Friend or Foe? - Spam Resource</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Apple&#39;s new mail categorization might give email marketers déjà vu—it&#39;s not unlike Gmail&#39;s 2013 tabs. As we&#39;ve navigated the tabbed email waters for over a decade, the same strategies likely apply. If you&#39;re fretting about landing in the right inbox category or just curious about tab popularity, Al Iverson and Alison Gootee dive deep into the topic. Check their video before you hit send on your next campaign—and remember, not everyone&#39;s a tab fan.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://www.spamresource.com/2025/03/gmail-tabs-friend-or-foe.html?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=welcome-to-the-party-microsoft"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Email Service Providers (ESPs)</span></h2><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Microsoft’s new authentication requirements — All you need to know - GetResponse</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Michal Leszczynski&#39;s latest update brews fresh insights on the email marketing landscape. Stay perked as he spills the beans on the latest trends and tips to keep your campaigns steaming hot. From personalization to automation, Leszczynski&#39;s blend of strategies promises to keep your click rates high and your unsubscribes low. Sip on his expertise and watch your email game perk up!</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://www.getresponse.com/blog/microsoft-authentication?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=welcome-to-the-party-microsoft"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">How To Measure Email Marketing Effectiveness in 2025 - beehiiv</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">In a data-driven world, Nicola Vaughan dishes out the scoop on measuring email marketing success. She&#39;s like a marketing detective, sleuthing through metrics to boost ROI and efficiency. Vaughan&#39;s toolkit? Open and click-through rates, conversion and bounce rates, and list growth – all vital clues to solve the mystery of audience engagement. She swears by beehiiv for simplifying analytics and offers pro tips like A/B testing and avoiding spammy pitfalls. With a decade in the game, Vaughan&#39;s advice is pure gold for refining your email strategy.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://blog.beehiiv.com/p/email-marketing-effectiveness?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=welcome-to-the-party-microsoft"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Apple iOS 18 Mail App Updates: What Email Marketers Need to Know - emfluence</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Apple&#39;s iOS 18.2 update spices up the Mail app with a fresh brew of features. Miriam Domain from emfluence percolates the details: new inbox categories to sort your emails, snazzy branded mail icons for instant brand recognition, and a Digest View that bundles messages from the same sender. But wait, there&#39;s more—AI-generated summaries are now brewing, replacing your crafted preview text with on-device magic. Email marketers, it&#39;s time to tweak those strategies—focus on subject lines, revamp designs for Digest View, and don&#39;t hide the good stuff in images. Want to keep your emails hot and ready to serve? Check out emfluence&#39;s full breakdown or chat with their email strategy baristas for a personalized blend of advice.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://emfluence.com/blog/apple-ios-18-mail-app-updates-what-email-marketers-need-to-know?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=welcome-to-the-party-microsoft"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Other</span></h2><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Discount Desire The Key To Driving Email Marketing Response - MediaPost</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Craving a discount might just be your golden ticket to email marketing glory. ZeroBounce&#39;s study reveals a whopping 41% of consumers are swayed to open emails by the promise of brand discounts, neck-and-neck with messages from loved ones. But don&#39;t get too clingy—43% will hit unsubscribe if you&#39;re too frequent in their inbox. Keep it concise, too, as 67% of readers prefer short and sweet emails. And remember, relevance is key, with 46% opening emails that matter to them. Stay sharp, marketers—email isn&#39;t going anywhere!</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/404373/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=welcome-to-the-party-microsoft"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="other"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Tools</span></h2><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Microsoft Outlook Email Joins DMARC Compliance Push - EasyDMARC</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">In the ever-evolving game of cat and mouse that is email security, 2025&#39;s best practices are a digital fortress. From multi-factor authentication to regular phishing simulations, staying one step ahead of cyber ne&#39;er-do-wells is a full-time gig. Encryption is the new black, and password hygiene is non-negotiable. And remember, the weakest link in security might just be human error—so keep those staff trainings regular and engaging. Stay safe out there in the inbox battlefield!</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://easydmarc.com/blog/outlook-new-email-sender-policy-update/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=welcome-to-the-party-microsoft"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Microsoft Strengthens Email Sender Rules: Key Updates You Shouldn’t Miss - PowerDMARC</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Microsoft Outlook is cracking down on email shenanigans by tightening sender rules for those blasting out over 5000 emails a day. By May 5th, 2025, these prolific senders must authenticate with SPF, DKIM, and DMARC or face the digital walk of shame to the junk folder. PowerDMARC is swooping in to save the day, making compliance a breeze—even for the technically challenged. Bottom line: Outlook&#39;s beefing up its security game, and high-volume senders need to get with the program or get out of the inbox.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://powerdmarc.com/dmarc-outlook-email-authentication/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=welcome-to-the-party-microsoft"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Jobs</span></h2><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">None This Week </span>😢</h4><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="jobs"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Events</span></h2><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="none-this-week"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">None This Week </span>😢</h4><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="meme-of-the-week">😂 <span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Meme Of The Week</span></h2><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/0c42bb4c-d4d4-4659-b76b-77d247055c2d/1740375543705.jpeg?t=1743769099"/></div></div><div class='beehiiv__footer'><br class='beehiiv__footer__break'><hr class='beehiiv__footer__line'><a target="_blank" class="beehiiv__footer_link" style="text-align: center;" href="https://www.beehiiv.com/?utm_campaign=2015afa1-920a-40b4-9a46-5f48703b330d&utm_medium=post_rss&utm_source=email_marketing_journal">Powered by beehiiv</a></div></div>
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  <title>How&#39;s your list?</title>
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    <dc:creator>Richelo Killian</dc:creator>
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</style><div class='beehiiv__body'><h1 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Why Your Email List Shouldn&#39;t be a Garbage Collector</span></h1><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Hey there, savvy marketer!</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Ever tried to throw an epic party, only to realize half the guests on your list never even intended to show up? That&#39;s exactly what it&#39;s like when your email marketing list is cluttered with unengaged, uninterested subscribers. Quality, my friends, always beats quantity, especially when it comes to your email list.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Here&#39;s the juicy truth: building a top-notch email list from the outset isn&#39;t just good practice; it&#39;s the foundation for your long-term marketing success. Let&#39;s dive into why it&#39;s essential, and how you can keep your list sparkling clean and fabulously effective from day one.</p><h3 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="confirmed-optin-the-velvet-rope-of-">Confirmed Opt-in: The Velvet Rope of Email Lists</h3><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Think of confirmed opt-in (also known as double opt-in) as the velvet rope outside an exclusive club. Sure, it seems like an extra step, but it ensures only those truly interested get on the list. How? Subscribers sign up, receive a confirmation email, and must click a link to verify their intent to join your fabulous subscriber squad.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Why bother? Because confirmed opt-ins dramatically reduce fake or mistyped emails and guard against pesky spam traps. Result: better engagement, higher open rates, and a drastically lower chance you&#39;ll be mistaken for that dreaded email party-crasher, SPAM.</p><h3 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="protect-your-opt-in-forms-captcha-h">Protect Your Opt-In Forms: CAPTCHA & Honey Pot Magic</h3><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Every thriving email list attracts the occasional bot attempting to gate-crash the party. Enter CAPTCHA and honey pot fields, your frontline defenses.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">CAPTCHA is the bouncer checking IDs at your club door, challenging visitors to prove they&#39;re human. It effectively keeps automated spam sign-ups at bay. Yes, it may slightly inconvenience genuine users, but better a small hurdle than a horde of robotic freeloaders.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Honey pots are sneakily effective, hidden fields that humans can&#39;t see but bots can&#39;t resist filling out. Think of honey pots as the hidden camera catching party-crashers in the act. When bots take the bait, their sign-ups get booted before they clutter your list.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Together, CAPTCHA and honey pots ensure your subscriber base stays clean, responsive, and bot-free. Goodbye fake subscribers, hello authentic engagement!</p><h3 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="sunset-your-inactives-time-to-say-g">Sunset Your Inactives: Time to Say Goodbye</h3><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Breakups are tough but necessary, especially in email marketing. &quot;Sunsetting&quot; or removing inactive subscribers may feel harsh, but keeping them around does more harm than good. Subscribers who haven&#39;t engaged in months (or years!) drag down your open rates and hurt deliverability. Essentially, they&#39;re taking up valuable space on your guest list without contributing to the party.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Periodic sunsetting helps maintain high engagement metrics, boosts your sender reputation, and ultimately increases your reach to subscribers who genuinely care. Before you remove them completely, consider sending a cheeky re-engagement email … think &quot;Hey, you still interested or what?&quot; … giving them one final chance to reconnect.</p><h3 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="quality-from-day-one">Quality from Day One</h3><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Building a high-quality email list is like assembling your dream guest list—it&#39;s all about attracting the right crowd, screening carefully at the door, and knowing when to politely show non-participants the exit.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">The reward? An engaged, responsive subscriber base that eagerly anticipates your emails, higher open and click-through rates, and better overall marketing outcomes. Quality email lists translate directly into better ROI and happier subscribers. Who doesn&#39;t want that?</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Here&#39;s to building an email list worth partying with!</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Until next week,</p><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/5788b734-3779-4090-84e6-2130972ab469/rich-headshot-round-white-outline.png?t=1740735559"/></div><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Richelo “Rich” Killian</p><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Consultants</span></h2><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Signup Best Practices: Banning Bots and NHI - Spam Resource</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Al Iverson spills the tea on keeping your email list cleaner than a germaphobe&#39;s kitchen. Even small fry lists attract bots like ants at a picnic, turning your marketing efforts into an all-you-can-eat spam fest. The fix? A hearty serving of double opt-in with a side of CAPTCHA to keep the bots guessing. Add a dash of NHI reduction techniques and you&#39;ve got a recipe for a pristine list. And for dessert, a sprinkle of vigilance with feedback loops to catch any spam complaints. Bon appétit, email marketers!</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://www.spamresource.com/2025/03/signup-best-practices-banning-bots-and.html?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=how-s-your-list"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">The Power of Permission in Email Marketing - Send It Right</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Lauren Meyer schools us on why playing it cool and asking for permission isn&#39;t just for the dating scene—it&#39;s the heartthrob of email marketing too. Ignore it and you&#39;re ghosted by inboxes, slapped with fines, or worse, branded a spammy ex. Get it right with a solid opt-in strategy (single or double—pick your type), and you&#39;ll be crafting a love story with your subscribers, complete with high engagement and conversion rates. Just remember, no misleading during the courtship phase, and always protect your forms from those pesky bots. Want to keep the flame alive? Let subscribers use their personal emails to avoid the dreaded break-up when they job-hop.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://send-it-right.com/blog/the-power-of-permission-in-email-marketing?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=how-s-your-list"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">What Spamtraps Tell Us - Word to the Wise</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Watch your step for email booby traps! Spamtraps are like virtual tripwires in the email marketing jungle, signaling sloppy sender practices. These addresses may look like any other, but they&#39;re decoys—unmanned and waiting to catch you sending emails without permission. There are pristine traps (totally fabricated), recycled ones (old, abandoned emails turned traps), and typo traps (you guessed it, misspelled addresses). They&#39;re not the problem but a symptom—highlighting issues in your data collection and list hygiene. The cure? Don&#39;t buy lists, refresh old data, and verify new sign-ups. Remember, a clean list is a happy list!</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://wordtothewise.com/2025/03/what-spamtraps-tell-us/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=how-s-your-list"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Email Marketing Trends for 2025: Proven Essentials - Email Marketing Rules</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">In the ever-shifting world of email marketing, 2025 brings a mix of old reliables and fresh challenges. Amidst economic shake-ups and tech changes like Apple&#39;s iOS 18, marketers are banking on &quot;Proven Essentials&quot;—tried-and-true strategies that continue to deliver results. Late adopters beware: these aren&#39;t shiny new toys, but neglecting them could leave you in the digital dust. Oracle&#39;s experts have pinpointed 17 high-impact essentials to keep your campaigns ahead of the curve.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="http://www.emailmarketingrules.com/email-marketing-trends-for-2025-proven-essentials/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=how-s-your-list"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Email Service Providers (ESPs)</span></h2><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Why You Need to Show Unengaged Subscribers the Door - Benchmark Email</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Cold emails are like knocking on a stranger&#39;s door with a sales pitch, while email marketing is sending a newsletter to your book club. Use cold emails for targeted, personalized pitches to new prospects. Stick to email marketing to nurture and inform an existing audience who actually wants to hear from you. Know your audience, tailor your approach, and don&#39;t be that person who spams inboxes with irrelevant offers.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://www.benchmarkemail.com/blog/show-unengaged-subscribers-the-door/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=how-s-your-list"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Email marketing deliverability: Key takeaways from Road to the inbox 2025 - MailJet</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">In the inbox battleground of 2025, Sinch Mailjet&#39;s report reveals that while 78.5% of email marketers value deliverability, almost half struggle with spam&#39;s gravitational pull. Despite the allure of shady list-building shortcuts, such as purchasing emails, the savvy marketer knows engagement and consent are the secret sauces to stellar sender reputations. Yet, a staggering 70% ignore free tools like Google Postmaster, which could skyrocket their inbox placement. Remember, folks, in the email game, it&#39;s not just about sending; it&#39;s about sending smart.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://www.mailjet.com/blog/deliverability/road-to-inbox-takeaways/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=how-s-your-list"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Lost Subscribers? Here’s How to Re-Engage Your Email List Fast - beehiiv</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Feeling ghosted by your email subscribers? Beehiiv&#39;s got your back with a re-engagement game plan that&#39;s as smooth as your morning coffee. Revive that list with a three-email charm offensive, from a &quot;We Miss You&quot; nudge to a &quot;Sorry to See You Go&quot; wave goodbye. Segment your sleepyheads based on how long they&#39;ve been snoozing, and give them a reason to wake up and smell the content. Remember, a clean, engaged list is the secret ingredient to keeping your emails out of the dreaded spam folder. Now, go win back those hearts (and opens)! 💌✨</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://blog.beehiiv.com/p/here-s-how-to-re-engage-your-email-list-fast?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=how-s-your-list"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Expert Insights: How To Boost Your Email Marketing Engagement - Moosend</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Attention, email aficionados! Unlock the secrets to boosting your engagement rates and turning passive readers into active participants. From personalized content and interactive elements to strategic timing and list hygiene, these expert insights will have your inbox game stronger than a triple-shot espresso. Ditch the generic blasts and embrace the power of meaningful connections. Ready to take your email marketing to new heights? Let&#39;s brew up some engagement magic, shall we?</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://moosend.com/blog/boost-email-engagement/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=how-s-your-list"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="other"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Tools</span></h2><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Email Verification: Why It Matters, How It Works, and the Best Tools to Use - GlockApps</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">In the digital jungle, email verification is your trusty Swiss Army knife—keeping your inbox sane, your marketing on point, and the cyber baddies at bay. It&#39;s the digital nod that confirms &quot;Yep, I&#39;m real&quot; when you sign up somewhere. For businesses, it&#39;s about dodging fake fans and ensuring their emails cozy up in the right inboxes, not bounce back like awkward party crashers. Tools like NeverBounce, ZeroBounce, and Mailgun keep email lists spick-and-span, while best practices like regular list cleaning and real-time validation ensure your email game stays strong. Remember, verification checks if an email exists; authentication is the bouncer checking IDs at the door. Don&#39;t just click verify—embrace it; it&#39;s keeping your digital world turning without the spammy spam.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://glockapps.com/blog/email-verification/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=how-s-your-list"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">19 Easy Ways to Capture Email Leads Without Being Pushy - OptinMonster</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Struggling to grow your email list? Fret not, because we&#39;ve got 19 top-notch strategies to supercharge your lead capture game. From verifying leads to savvy timing with OptinMonster, these tips will help you reel in quality contacts and save money, all while keeping your emails out of the dreaded spam folder. Say goodbye to platform shutdown paranoia and hello to direct audience engagement, better retention, and a boost in sales. Ready to up your email marketing ante? Dive into these tactics and watch your list flourish.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://optinmonster.com/ways-to-capture-email-leads-without-disturbing-your-visitors/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=how-s-your-list"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Jobs</span></h2><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">None this week again </span>😢</h4><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="jobs"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Events</span></h2><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="none-this-week-again"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">None this week again </span>😢</h4><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="meme-of-the-week">😂 <span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Meme Of The Week</span></h2><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/3b1be424-df0e-4d5b-a9a7-fe2f879f8d22/1741811452374.jpeg?t=1743148990"/></div></div><div class='beehiiv__footer'><br class='beehiiv__footer__break'><hr class='beehiiv__footer__line'><a target="_blank" class="beehiiv__footer_link" style="text-align: center;" href="https://www.beehiiv.com/?utm_campaign=5ec1e31d-4cdf-46ca-8fdd-3a605b112f0a&utm_medium=post_rss&utm_source=email_marketing_journal">Powered by beehiiv</a></div></div>
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  <description>Never use a no-reply address in your email marketing!</description>
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</style><div class='beehiiv__body'><h1 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Why Your &quot;No-Reply&quot; Email Address Is Hurting Your Business (and How to Fix It)</span></h1><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Let&#39;s talk about &quot;no-reply&quot; emails, you know, those cold, robotic addresses that basically scream, &quot;Don&#39;t talk to me, I&#39;m busy!&quot; If you&#39;re still sending emails from a no-reply address, it&#39;s time for a friendly intervention.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">First off, &quot;no-reply&quot; is about as customer-friendly as a locked door at a customer service desk. Imagine walking into a store, needing help, only to find a giant sign saying, &quot;DON&#39;T ASK ME ANYTHING.&quot; Sounds absurd, right? That&#39;s precisely how your customers feel when they see that dreaded &quot;<b>no-reply@company.com</b>.&quot;</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">When you use a no-reply address, you&#39;re essentially telling your customers that you&#39;re not interested in their feedback, questions, or even praise. Yes, you might avoid a bit of spam, but at what cost? You&#39;re missing out on valuable customer interactions, insights, and relationship-building opportunities.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Worse yet, a no-reply address could tank your email deliverability. Email providers love seeing genuine two-way communication; it signals that your emails are welcome and engaging. But when replies bounce or are blocked outright, your emails look suspiciously spammy. It&#39;s like repeatedly knocking on someone&#39;s door and then running away. Eventually, they’ll stop answering.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Now, let&#39;s fix this.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Better ways to handle replies:</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Use a Real, Monitored Email Address: Something friendly and approachable, like &quot;<b>hello@company.com</b>&quot; or &quot;<b>support@company.com</b>.&quot; Make sure actual humans are checking this inbox regularly and responding promptly.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Invite Conversations: You can encourage your readers to reply directly to your emails. You could say something like, &quot;Got a question or feedback? Reply directly; we’d love to hear from you!&quot;</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Automate Wisely: Set up automated responses that acknowledge receipt of emails and give realistic timelines for replies. This way, customers know they&#39;ve been heard even if you can’t respond immediately.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">By ditching your no-reply address, you&#39;ll show customers they&#39;re valued, boost your brand&#39;s trustworthiness, and ultimately enjoy higher engagement rates.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Remember, email marketing isn&#39;t just about blasting messages; it&#39;s about starting conversations. So go on, open your inbox doors wide, and welcome the dialogue. Your customers (and your business) will thank you.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Till next week!</p><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/5788b734-3779-4090-84e6-2130972ab469/rich-headshot-round-white-outline.png?t=1740735559"/></div><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Richelo “Rich” Killian</p><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Consultants</span></h2><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">DMARC Alignment: Strict vs. Relaxed - EmailKarma</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">In the battle against email imposters, DMARC alignment is your digital shield. Choose &quot;relaxed&quot; for a forgiving approach that plays nice with subdomains, or go &quot;strict&quot; for a no-exceptions policy on domain matching. Most brands can chill with relaxed, avoiding the dreaded spam folder while still keeping the bad guys at bay. Pro tip: monitor, test, and keep your domains consistent to stay on the inbox&#39;s good side.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://emailkarma.net/dmarc-alignment-strict-vs-relaxed/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=no-reply"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Is double opt-in required? Generally no, but use it anyway - EmailTooltester</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Double opt-in&#39;s causing a stir in the marketing world—some say it&#39;s a time-suck, others swear by it for quality control. Not a legal must, but a smart move for a pristine list of eager beavers. It boosts deliverability, weeds out typos and fakes, and those who click are keepers. Sure, it may slow growth, but who wants a crowd of no-shows? For a thriving email garden, double opt-in&#39;s your trusty fence. Keep it legal, keep it clean, and watch your domain rep to avoid the spam trap.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://www.emailtooltester.com/en/blog/is-double-opt-in-required/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=no-reply"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">iOS 18.3.2 reportedly causing email delivery issues in Apple Mail - Spam Resource</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">It seems iOS 18.3.2 has a rotten core, with Apple Mail users forced to manually refresh their inboxes to see new messages. No SMTP snafus for senders, but recipients are left refresh-happy. Apple Insider has the juicy details, and there&#39;s a Reddit thread for those who like to peel back the layers. Al Iverson&#39;s take? It&#39;s a user-end glitch fest. 🍎🐛</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://www.spamresource.com/2025/03/ios-1832-reportedly-causing-email.html?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=no-reply"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Email Service Providers (ESPs)</span></h2><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Dark mode email design tips - EmailOctopus</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">As screens darken, savvy email marketers are lighting up their campaigns by embracing dark mode. This trendy feature isn&#39;t just easy on the eyes and battery-saving; it&#39;s a style statement, especially among the youth. With 80% of users surfing in the shadows, neglecting dark mode design could turn your messages into unreadable hieroglyphs. Optimize with contrasting texts, visible logos, and legible images to keep your emails shining bright—even in the dark. Remember, neglecting dark mode is like winking in the dark; you know what you&#39;re doing, but no one else does.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://blog.emailoctopus.com/dark-mode-email-design/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=no-reply"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Is there such a thing as too big? Let’s talk email length - TouchBasePro</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">In the fast-paced world of email marketing, size does matter. Keep promotional blasts concise at under 125 words, while engagement emails can afford a bit more storytelling at 125-250 words. For the real info-dumps like newsletters, feel free to cross the 250-word threshold. Make sure your emails are skimmable with bite-sized paragraphs and bullet points, and don&#39;t forget to make your call-to-action pop! Just like your morning coffee, keep your content strong and your emails short.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://www.touchbasepro.com/lets-talk-email-length/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=no-reply"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="email-service-providers-es-ps"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Mailbox Providers (MBPs)</span></h2><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Gmail&#39;s upgraded search results help you find the emails you want, faster. - Gmail</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Gmail&#39;s new AI-powered search is like a digital bloodhound for your inbox chaos. No more sifting through the digital dumpster—this clever update sniffs out the emails you actually care about. It prioritizes relevance over recency, so the needle in the haystack lands right in your hand. Personal account users can now toggle between &quot;most relevant&quot; and &quot;newest&quot; finds, with business users soon to join the efficiency party. Inbox zero, here we come!</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://blog.google/products/gmail/gmail-search-update-relevant-emails/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=no-reply"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Other</span></h2><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Opt-Out Spike: Why Email Unsubscribes Rose In 2024 - MediaPost</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Email unsubscribes soared in 2024, thanks to a cocktail of inbox overload, tighter privacy laws, and tech tweaks like Gmail&#39;s one-click opt-out. Acoustic&#39;s report reveals that while open rates stayed steady, unsubscribe and bounce rates nudged up across the board. The antidote? Privacy-first tactics, squeaky-clean data hygiene, and a sprinkle of personalization to make those emails feel less like spam and more like a VIP invite. Keep it relevant, or watch your emails bounce into the abyss.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/404066/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=no-reply"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Supporting researchers: How Passive DNS enabled a study into abuse of newly registered domains for phishing - Spamhaus Technology</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Spamhaus&#39; Passive DNS played detective for researchers at University College London, tracking down the shady underworld of freshly minted domains turned phishing traps. Over 15,000 domains were put under the microscope, revealing that most phishy sites go dark after just 48 hours. The biggest bait? Brands like Royal Bank of Canada and Royal Mail, with cyber crooks quick to set up shop as soon as a domain is born. The study highlights the need for swift blocklisting and the challenges of playing whack-a-mole with ever-sprouting malicious domains.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://www.spamhaus.com/resource-center/supporting-researchers-with-passive-dns/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=no-reply"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="other"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Tools</span></h2><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Sunset Policy in Email Marketing: The Smart Way to Clean Your List - GlockApps</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Don&#39;t let ghost subscribers haunt your email list. A sunset policy is your garlic to these vampires, cutting off unresponsive contacts before they bite your sender reputation. This tactic isn&#39;t about ghosting your audience; it&#39;s a kindly nudge to see if they&#39;re still into you. Send a series of re-engagement emails, and if they still play dead, move them to a suppression list, not the graveyard. Keep your list alive with engagement, not with zombies.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://glockapps.com/blog/sunset-policy-in-email-marketing/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=no-reply"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Why No-Reply Emails Are a Cybersecurity Hazard - PowerDMARC</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">No-reply emails might keep your inbox clean, but they&#39;re leaving the digital door wide open for cyber-sneaks. These one-way missives could be the reason your finance department is the cybercriminals&#39; favorite playground, with phishing topping the FBI&#39;s cybercrime charts. The cost? A cool $4.88 million on average for a data breach hangover. The fix? Ditch the no-reply norm, suit up with DMARC armor, and train your team to spot the cyber cons. Stay sharp, stay safe, and maybe let your emails have a two-way convo.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://powerdmarc.com/no-reply-emails-risks/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=no-reply"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Jobs</span></h2><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">None this week </span>😢</h4><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="jobs"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Events</span></h2><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="none-this-week"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">None this week </span>😢</h4><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="meme-of-the-week">😂 <span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Meme Of The Week</span></h2><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/6af4d0d7-fd49-4cfa-8f3f-75e0a18fe588/1740744423447.jpeg?t=1742531608"/></div></div><div class='beehiiv__footer'><br class='beehiiv__footer__break'><hr class='beehiiv__footer__line'><a target="_blank" class="beehiiv__footer_link" style="text-align: center;" href="https://www.beehiiv.com/?utm_campaign=02aef8b8-8aba-43f7-ac8e-144dc6b944f1&utm_medium=post_rss&utm_source=email_marketing_journal">Powered by beehiiv</a></div></div>
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  <title>Is AI eating the world?</title>
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    <dc:creator>Richelo Killian</dc:creator>
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</style><div class='beehiiv__body'><h1 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Is AI eating the world?</span></h1><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">It&#39;s easy to feel overwhelmed by headlines suggesting AI is taking over everything. But let&#39;s clear the air—AI isn&#39;t here to replace us; it&#39;s here to empower us. Think of AI as a powerful tool, one that, when used wisely, can help you achieve incredible results, especially in email marketing.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Imagine sending emails that resonate perfectly with your subscribers, arriving at precisely the right time with just the right message. That&#39;s what AI makes possible. Here are a few ways AI can be a game-changer for your email marketing efforts:</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">1. <b>Personalized Content</b>: AI analyzes subscriber behaviors and preferences, helping you deliver personalized recommendations, products, and content tailored specifically to each subscriber&#39;s interests.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">2. <b>Optimized Send Times</b>: Forget guessing when your audience checks their inbox. AI can determine the best time to send emails to maximize opens and engagement.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">3. <b>Enhanced Subject Lines</b>: Struggling with subject lines? AI can test, suggest, and refine compelling subject lines that boost your open rates.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">4. <b>Predictive Analytics</b>: AI can predict customer behaviors, enabling you to proactively target subscribers who are likely ready to make a purchase or who might need a bit more nurturing.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">5. <b>Content Creation Assistance</b>: AI can also assist in generating email content, from drafting engaging introductions to creating clear and persuasive calls to action. Do you need ideas for promotions, articles, or newsletters? AI can spark inspiration and even help write initial drafts, making your job easier and your emails more impactful.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Remember, AI doesn&#39;t replace your creativity; it enhances it. Used correctly, it can help you build stronger relationships with your audience, save valuable time, and achieve more impactful results than ever before.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Ready to embrace the future of email marketing? AI isn&#39;t eating the world; it&#39;s feeding your potential!</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Till next week!</p><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/5788b734-3779-4090-84e6-2130972ab469/rich-headshot-round-white-outline.png?t=1740735559"/></div><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Richelo “Rich” Killian</p><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Consultants</span></h2><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Inbox Tabs Become Standard: What Marketers Need to Know - Email Marketing Rules</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Apple Mail&#39;s jump onto the tabbed inbox bandwagon in iOS 18 is shaking up the email marketing world. With half of all emails cuddling up in Apple&#39;s inbox, marketers better pay attention to how these new tabs sort their digital love letters. Gaming the system? Forget it, Chad S. White says. Instead, focus on measuring your email&#39;s tab tango for real success. Catch the full scoop on Oracle&#39;s blog—just don&#39;t try to comment; that ship has sailed.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="http://www.emailmarketingrules.com/inbox-tabs-become-standard-what-marketers-need-to-know/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=is-ai-eating-the-world"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Current A/B email testing tools are failing marketers. AI can fix that. - Only Influencers</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Kath Pay, the email maestro, is calling out the shortcomings of current A/B testing tools—they&#39;re too simplistic and don&#39;t cut the mustard for savvy marketers. She&#39;s brewing a revolution with her AI-powered Holistic Testing Methodology, promising to spice up our email game. By tackling the grunt work and digging deeper into customer insights, AI is set to transform A/B tests from a shot in the dark to strategic masterstrokes. Get ready to say goodbye to guesswork and hello to data-driven decisions that pack a punch.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://onlyinfluencers.com/email-marketing-blog-posts/best-practice-email-strategy/entry/current-a-b-email-testing-tools-are-failing-marketers-ai-can-fix-that?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=is-ai-eating-the-world"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Do spamtraps exist? - Word to the Wise</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">In the world of email, spamtraps are like the mythical creatures of the inbox—real, but not in the way you&#39;d think. They&#39;re legit addresses, but no human is behind the curtain, just a database waiting to catch unwary spammers. While they might not be RSVPing to your e-party, they&#39;re busy collecting data on who&#39;s naughty or nice in the email world. And don&#39;t be fooled, even these automated gatekeepers might throw you a curveball with a rare open or click—just enough to keep email marketers on their toes. Stay tuned for more on navigating this spamtrap-laden landscape.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://wordtothewise.com/2025/03/do-spamtraps-exist/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=is-ai-eating-the-world"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Email Service Providers (ESPs)</span></h2><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">How to Use AI in Your Newsletter Writing Workflow (ft. Kortex) - beehiiv</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Staring at a blank Google Doc? Joey Justice of Kortex has your back. With over 600 ghostwritten Twitter threads, he&#39;s spilling the beans on AI-assisted newsletter writing. From capturing ideas to repurposing content across socials, his tips are newsletter gold. Remember, personality trumps AI—write from experience, and track what resonates. Want to write newsletters that stick? Talk to your past self and share those gems with flair.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://blog.beehiiv.com/p/how-to-use-ai-in-your-newsletter-writing-workflow-ft-kortex?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=is-ai-eating-the-world"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Boost Email Productivity: 60 ChatGPT Prompts for Every Scenario - iPost</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Drowning in email? ChatGPT&#39;s got your back with 60 prompts to jazz up everything from sales pitches to legal notices. Wave goodbye to robotic replies and hello to personalized, engaging emails that sound like you, not a machine. With tips to humanize AI chatter and workflow hacks, you&#39;ll be saving hours and charming inboxes in no time. Ready to boost productivity and make your emails a hit? Let AI draft your first pass, then sprinkle in your brand&#39;s unique flavor.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://www.ipost.com/boost-email-productivity-60-chatgpt-prompts-for-every-scenario/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=is-ai-eating-the-world"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Apple Intelligence: How it Impacts Email Marketing - Moosend</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Buckle up, folks, because Apple&#39;s new AI-powered features are about to shake up the email marketing game. The tech giant&#39;s latest updates include AI-generated email summaries and smart inbox categorization that could send your carefully crafted campaigns straight to the dreaded &quot;Promotions&quot; tab. But fear not, savvy marketers - the article lays out seven surefire strategies to keep your emails front and center, from optimizing for those AI previews to maintaining top-notch list hygiene. Time to get your AI-proofing on, folks!</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://moosend.com/blog/apple-intelligence-impacts-email-marketing/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=is-ai-eating-the-world"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Other</span></h2><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">B2B Bets On Email: Most Buyers And Sellers Prefer It - MediaPost</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Email&#39;s not dead, especially in the B2B arena where 73% of buyers and 75% of sellers are singing its praises for solid ROI. Daily, a whopping 193 million business emails fly across the digital skies. But don&#39;t get too comfy with just one channel; email-only campaigns are slipping, losing 30% of leads year over year. Meanwhile, AI and CRM tools are the new hotness, boosting revenues and smashing sales goals. Just don&#39;t forget to call back—five times seems to be the charm.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/403825/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=is-ai-eating-the-world"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">If you query the Spamhaus Project’s legacy DNSBLs via Microsoft, move to the FREE Data Query Service - Spamhaus Technology</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Email guardians, time to level up! If you&#39;re using Microsoft&#39;s network for your email flow and relying on The Spamhaus Project&#39;s free legacy DNSBLs, mark your calendars for an upgrade before April 9th, 2025. Microsoft&#39;s lack of reverse DNS is playing the party pooper, making it tough for Spamhaus to track fair use. To avoid a total email meltdown (imagine the horror!), switch to the Data Query Service (DQS)—it&#39;s still free, but with more perks like real-time updates and extra blocklists. Don&#39;t dawdle; sign up, get your key, and tweak those settings. Questions? Spamhaus is just a tweet or click away.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://www.spamhaus.com/resource-center/query-the-spamhaus-projects-legacy-dnsbls-via-microsoft/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=is-ai-eating-the-world"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="other"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Tools</span></h2><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Breaking language barriers with GenAI translator for emails - Stripo</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Bridging the language divide, next-gen AI translators like ChatGPT are stepping up to the plate, promising to smash through the awkwardness of current tools with context-savvy, brand-consistent translations. They&#39;re learning from feedback, remembering your &quot;recipient&quot; preference over &quot;user,&quot; and aiming for that human touch in every email. While they&#39;re still in the batting cage, these systems could soon be hitting linguistic home runs, keeping your brand&#39;s voice pitch-perfect across the globe. Stay sharp, language lovers; the game&#39;s about to change.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://stripo.email/blog/breaking-language-barriers-with-genai-translator-for-emails/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=is-ai-eating-the-world"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Coming to Terms with Tabs: Why Apple Mail Categorization is a Good Thing - Validity</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Apple Mail&#39;s new categorization has marketers sweating over inbox visibility, but it&#39;s not all doom and gloom. Think back to Gmail&#39;s tabs, which didn&#39;t tank engagement for those who kept their subscribers keen. Apple&#39;s sorting hat—dividing emails into Primary, Transactions, Updates, and Promotions—means it&#39;s time for a customer-centric email strategy. Authentic emails, dynamic content, and brand boosting can help you shine, no matter the tab. And remember, trying to trick the system is a no-go; Apple&#39;s algorithms are sharp. Stay chill, email marketers, and adapt.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://www.validity.com/blog/coming-to-terms-with-tabs-why-apple-mail-categorization-is-a-good-thing/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=is-ai-eating-the-world"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Jobs</span></h2><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">None this week </span>😢</h4><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="jobs"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Events</span></h2><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="none-this-week"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">None this week </span>😢</h4><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="meme-of-the-week">😂 <span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Meme Of The Week</span></h2><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/86d14c0d-a0ed-4478-9265-9695b3aa8eaf/1741710120036.jpeg?t=1741951229"/></div></div><div class='beehiiv__footer'><br class='beehiiv__footer__break'><hr class='beehiiv__footer__line'><a target="_blank" class="beehiiv__footer_link" style="text-align: center;" href="https://www.beehiiv.com/?utm_campaign=4737bd5e-c154-4b7f-a92f-42655c6bbd3f&utm_medium=post_rss&utm_source=email_marketing_journal">Powered by beehiiv</a></div></div>
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  <title>Is social media dying?</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 13:08:00 +0000</pubDate>
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    <dc:creator>Richelo Killian</dc:creator>
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</style><div class='beehiiv__body'><h1 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Why are we talking about social media?</span></h1><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">&quot;Is Social Media Dying?&quot; might sound like a headline from a conspiracy theorist&#39;s blog, but it&#39;s really a playful invitation to explore what&#39;s changing in the world of digital communication. The subject line of our newsletter is designed to spark curiosity—challenging the status quo and inviting you to consider the evolving relationship between social media and email marketing.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">In recent years, email marketing has quietly been making a comeback. While social platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and X are still buzzing with activity, many marketers have found that email offers a more intimate and reliable way to reach audiences. Unlike social media feeds, which are crowded with competing posts and fleeting trends, a well-crafted email lands right in your inbox. It’s personal, measurable, and often has a higher return on investment.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">But does this mean social media is on its last leg? Not at all. Social platforms are evolving rather than disappearing. For example, Instagram Stories and TikTok have transformed how brands engage with consumers, focusing more on short, authentic video content. LinkedIn has reinvented itself as the go-to platform for professional networking and thought leadership. These shifts suggest that while the way we interact on social media is changing, the platforms themselves remain vital.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">The newsletter subject &quot;Is Social Media Dying?&quot; taps into this tension—hinting that the future of digital marketing might not be about choosing one channel over the other, but about blending the strengths of both. Email marketing gives us the space to deliver thoughtful, curated content directly to you, while social media continues to offer the real-time buzz and community engagement that keep our digital lives vibrant.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Ultimately, this headline isn’t about predicting an apocalypse for social media; it’s about acknowledging that the digital landscape is shifting. And in a world where consumers are bombarded with information, having a direct line to your audience through email can be a real game changer.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Till next week!</p><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/5788b734-3779-4090-84e6-2130972ab469/rich-headshot-round-white-outline.png?t=1740735559"/></div><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Richelo “Rich” Killian</p><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Consultants</span></h2><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">3 Lead Magnets You MUST Have (Get More Leads That Actually BUY!) - Email Marketing Heroes</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Struggling to convert your email list into sales? This week&#39;s episode of The Email Marketing Show reveals the trifecta of lead magnets: problem-based to hook, solution-based to build trust, and product-aware to seal the deal. Forget about attracting freebie hunters; with these three magnets in your arsenal, you&#39;re on your way to a list brimming with bona fide buyers. Tune in for the secret sauce that transforms subscribers into spenders. 🚀💸</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://www.emailmarketingheroes.com/3-lead-magnets-you-must-have-get-more-leads-that-actually-buy/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=is-social-media-dying"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Is This the Beginning of the End of Big Social Media? - Email Marketing Rules</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">In a digital plot twist, 2025 might mark the decline of internet Goliaths. Google&#39;s search supremacy is wavering under AI&#39;s fresh charm, with its market slice dipping below 90% for the first time in a decade. Meanwhile, the social media titans are trembling as their era wanes. Buckle up—change is brewing, and it&#39;s not looking back.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="http://www.emailmarketingrules.com/is-this-the-beginning-of-the-end-of-big-social-media/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=is-social-media-dying"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Webinar Alert: Deliverability Data Deep Dive: Benchmarks, Trends, & Tactics - Spam Resource</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Dive into the data sea with Al Iverson and the Validity crew in a free webinar on March 12. They&#39;ll spill the tea on deliverability benchmarks, inbox placement, and regional trends. Whether you&#39;re a seasoned email marketer or just curious, they&#39;ve got the insights to boost your inbox game. Register to geek out on email analytics and maybe, just maybe, learn the secret handshake of email gurus.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://www.spamresource.com/2025/03/webinar-alert-deliverability-data-deep.html?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=is-social-media-dying"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Email Service Providers (ESPs)</span></h2><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">How to Beat the Algorithm and 99% of Creators (ft. Hypefury’s Co-Founder) - beehiiv</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Facing the wrath of fickle social media algorithms? Hypefury&#39;s co-founder Yannick spilled the beans on outsmarting the digital overlords. Ditch platform monogamy, pick places you love, tailor for each, and mingle with the big fish. Your bio&#39;s your handshake—make it platform-appropriate. And remember, your email list is the only party that won&#39;t end. Tools like Hypefury and beehiiv are your wingmen. So diversify, engage, and build that list—your content empire&#39;s counting on it.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://blog.beehiiv.com/p/how-to-beat-the-algorithm-ft-yannick-veys?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=is-social-media-dying"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Prevent your emails from going to spam: Plus 10 tips to fix it - Mailgun</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Facing the dreaded fate of the spam folder? You&#39;re not alone. To keep your email marketing campaigns from becoming digital ghosts, start with a reputable ESP and comply with anti-spam laws. Authenticate your emails with SPF, DKIM, and DMARC to prove you&#39;re not a phisher in marketer&#39;s clothing. Embrace double opt-in for eager subscribers, and encourage them to whitelist you—it&#39;s like getting a VIP pass to their inbox. Dodge spam traps with email verification tools and engage your readers with content they crave. Keep your list squeaky clean, and always offer a graceful unsubscribe exit. Remember, it&#39;s not just about avoiding the spam folder—it&#39;s about nurturing a relationship with your subscribers.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://www.mailgun.com/blog/deliverability/avoid-emails-going-to-spam/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=is-social-media-dying"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">7 essential journey-based ecommerce email marketing campaigns - Maropost</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Email marketing isn&#39;t just a shot in the dark; it&#39;s a goldmine with a $36 return on every dollar when done right. The secret sauce? Behavioral data. Forget basic purchase history; today&#39;s winners analyze every customer interaction for hyper-personalized campaigns. The Maropost Marketing Cloud&#39;s Journey Builder is your new best friend, letting you craft automated email experiences that resonate at just the right moment. From welcome series to birthday bashes, use those triggers and filters to turn one-time buyers into die-hard fans. And if you&#39;re feeling lost in the email woods, Maropost&#39;s got your back with tools for the modern marketer&#39;s arsenal.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://www.maropost.com/blog/7-essential-journey-based-ecommerce-email-marketing-campaigns/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=is-social-media-dying"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Other</span></h2><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Emails That Bite: Almost Half Of All Consumers Have Clicked Through To A Scam - MediaPost</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Nearly half of all consumers have clicked on a scammy email link, with 78% of Americans encountering at least one scam in the past two years. Millennials and Gen Z are the prime targets, debunking the myth that scams mostly fool older generations. The young&#39;uns are losing money, with some out of pocket by over $5k. Moral of the story: Tech-savvy doesn&#39;t equal scam-savvy, so stay alert, folks.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/403503/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=is-social-media-dying"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">The Push And Pull Of Privacy: Brands Are Walking An Ethical Tightrope - MediaPost</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Brands are on a data tightrope, balancing precision tracking with privacy ethics, says Sowmya Kotha&#39;s study. While 87% of companies have complex data systems, only 42% have solid privacy measures. Consumers are wary, yet 67% will trade data for clear benefits, boosting brand trust and retention. Moral of the story: transparency is key, but there&#39;s homework to be done on ethical data use.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/402917/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=is-social-media-dying"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="other"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Tools</span></h2><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">AI-Powered Phishing Attacks: How to Protect Email Recipients - GlockApps</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Gone are the days of spotting a phishing email by its poor grammar and fishy tales. AI&#39;s joined the bad guys, crafting emails that could fool even the savviest systems. These digital con artists now personalize messages, mimic trusted contacts, and adapt based on your responses. To combat these advanced threats, double down on verification, educate your team on spotting scams, use multi-factor authentication, and deploy security tools and email authentication protocols. Stay sharp; your brand&#39;s reputation could be on the line.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://glockapps.com/blog/ai-powered-phishing-attacks/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=is-social-media-dying"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">15 Best Email Lead Generation Techniques and Strategies - OptinMonster</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Waking up to a full inbox? Make sure those emails count! Email lead generation is the digital equivalent of fishing with dynamite – if you&#39;ve got the right bait. From crafting personalized hooks to setting the perfect email traps with exit-intent popups, these 15 tips will reel in leads like a pro. And remember, with tools like OptinMonster and RafflePress, you can automate the process, making lead capture as easy as pie. Or should we say... as easy as clicking &#39;send&#39;? 🎣💌</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://optinmonster.com/email-lead-generation/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=is-social-media-dying"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Jobs</span></h2><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">None this week </span>😢</h4><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="jobs"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Events</span></h2><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="none-this-week"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">None this week </span>😢</h4><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="meme-of-the-week">😂 <span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Meme Of The Week</span></h2><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/aedc7da4-c1aa-4024-9f0a-0aa369bb28bc/1738349427012.jpeg?t=1741337095"/></div></div><div class='beehiiv__footer'><br class='beehiiv__footer__break'><hr class='beehiiv__footer__line'><a target="_blank" class="beehiiv__footer_link" style="text-align: center;" href="https://www.beehiiv.com/?utm_campaign=0cd8a8af-d0d2-4534-aed2-d4225c1c221d&utm_medium=post_rss&utm_source=email_marketing_journal">Powered by beehiiv</a></div></div>
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  <title>What is most important for reaching the inbox?</title>
  <description>TLDR: Consent!</description>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 13:07:00 +0000</pubDate>
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    <dc:creator>Richelo Killian</dc:creator>
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</style><div class='beehiiv__body'><h1 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Consent: The Cornerstone of Email Deliverability</span></h1><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">In the world of email marketing, achieving a high inbox rate is a constant challenge. Even if you meticulously set up all the technical aspects—such as proper authentication, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC—there is no such thing as a 100% inbox rate. This is because technical perfection alone can only do so much without the foundational element of consent.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">When recipients willingly subscribe to receive your emails, they are essentially giving you the green light. This explicit permission is crucial because it signals to both ISPs and email service providers that your messages are expected, wanted, and relevant. Without consent, even the most technically sound campaigns can end up marked as spam or simply ignored. Over time, if recipients don’t recognize or care about your emails, your sender reputation will suffer, leading to a decline in inbox placement.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Consent not only builds trust with your audience but also helps maintain a healthy sender reputation. When subscribers opt-in, they’re more likely to engage with your content, reducing bounce rates and spam complaints. This engagement is what email providers rely on to gauge the quality and legitimacy of your campaigns. Without that engagement—without that consent—the long-term inbox rate is bound to drop, regardless of how well you configure your technical settings.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">In summary, while technical expertise is essential in email deliverability, obtaining and maintaining consent is the true secret sauce. Without it, even the best authentication protocols and infrastructure will ultimately fall short of delivering your emails to the inbox consistently.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Till next week!</p><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/5788b734-3779-4090-84e6-2130972ab469/rich-headshot-round-white-outline.png?t=1740735559"/></div><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Richelo “Rich” Killian</p><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911038"/></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h3 class="heading" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Together with:</span></h3><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><a class="link" href="https://www.hygieneengine.com/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=what-is-most-important-for-reaching-the-inbox" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">HygieneEngine</a> is today&#39;s most advanced email threat removal and verification service!</p><div class="image"><a class="image__link" href="https://www.hygieneengine.com/?utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=what-is-most-important-for-reaching-the-inbox" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/436829ca-1b0b-4d0e-990d-06d0619a5603/website_logo_solid_background.png?t=1733738952"/></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Consultants</span></h2><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">The Biggest Shifts in Email Marketing Trends for 2025 - Email Marketing Rules</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">In the ever-shifting sands of email marketing, 2025&#39;s forecast teases economic roller coasters, inbox provider shake-ups, and AI-induced migraines and miracles. Oracle&#39;s brainiest digital gurus have charted the tech and tactic landscape, revealing where savvy marketers should stake their claims. Dive into the high-impact trends and adoption anomalies that could make or break your campaigns. No crystal ball needed—just a click to Oracle&#39;s Modern Marketing Blog. Comments? 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Just like Gmail&#39;s tab rollout years ago, not everyone&#39;s a fan of inbox compartmentalization. If you&#39;re not either, chillax—switching back to list view is as easy as pie. Don&#39;t fear the reaper, or the sorter, in this case.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://www.spamresource.com/2025/02/staying-calm-about-categories-in-apple.html?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=what-is-most-important-for-reaching-the-inbox"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">How to choose an ESP based on deliverability - Word to the Wise</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Trying to gauge email deliverability across various Email Service Providers (ESPs) is like trying to nail jelly to a wall—messy and futile. Those SEO gurus with their shallow tests? Forget &#39;em. Real talk: your deliverability hinges on whether you&#39;re flying solo with dedicated IPs and domains or caught in the shared pool&#39;s murky waters. Sharing can mean caring, but it can also lead to guilt by association if your ESP neighbors are spammy villains. And while you&#39;re pondering whether to go dedicated or shared, don&#39;t forget to snoop around your ESP&#39;s neighborhood policies. A solid abuse desk response is like finding a golden ticket to Willy Wonka&#39;s—indicating you&#39;re in good company. Remember, while deliverability is crucial, it&#39;s just one slice of the email marketing pie. So, choose an ESP that&#39;s not just a deliverability champ but also a joy to work with.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://wordtothewise.com/2025/02/how-to-choose-an-esp-based-on-deliverability/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=what-is-most-important-for-reaching-the-inbox"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Email Service Providers (ESPs)</span></h2><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">What’s the best time to send your email newsletter in 2025? 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Because in the inbox jungle, timing is everything.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://www.mailjet.com/blog/email-best-practices/best-time-to-send-email-newsletters/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=what-is-most-important-for-reaching-the-inbox"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Mailkit’s Guide to Schemas - Part 1 - Mailkit</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Email marketing just got a turbo boost with schemas, the nifty snippets that streamline user experience right from the inbox. Mailkit&#39;s latest guide spills the tea on how these microdata marvels can jazz up your emails, making them more interactive and easier to digest for Gmail, Yahoo, and more. With better engagement comes improved deliverability, so if you&#39;re not on the schema bandwagon yet, it&#39;s time to hop on! Keep your eyes peeled for part deux of this schema saga.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://www.mailkit.com/resources/blog/mailkits-guide-schemas-part-1?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=what-is-most-important-for-reaching-the-inbox"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">The Truth About Email Marketing Myths (And What Works Instead) - beehiiv</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Email marketing is far from dead, folks—it&#39;s just misunderstood. Beehiiv&#39;s latest buzz tells us to ditch the myths: timing isn&#39;t everything, brevity isn&#39;t always best, and more emails don&#39;t mean more love. Personalize, test, and for the love of inboxes, make those emails mobile-friendly. Ready to level up your email game with wisdom over folklore? Beehiiv&#39;s got your back.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://blog.beehiiv.com/p/email-marketing-myths-debunked?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=what-is-most-important-for-reaching-the-inbox"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Other</span></h2><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Out Of The Inbox, Into AI: System Allows Email Access To AI Tools, Firm Says - MediaPost</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Email&#39;s got a new BFF: AI. Integral Business Intelligence is shaking up the digital workspace by letting you chat with AI directly from your inbox. No more app-swapping—just shoot an email to your AI assistant and watch the magic happen. Invisible integration means zero learning curve, and with role-based AI, your email can now play matchmaker with specialized AI models. Whether you&#39;re an Outlook loyalist or a Gmail groupie, this tool&#39;s got you covered, even on the go. Plus, it&#39;s a neat freak, keeping a tidy record of all AI convos. Get ready to boss around your data on your own turf or mingle with the AI elite from OpenAI to Microsoft. Email just got a whole lot smarter.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/403470/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=what-is-most-important-for-reaching-the-inbox"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">How I’m fighting cybercrime with Spamhaus (and how you can too!) - The Spamhaus Project</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Cybersecurity crusader Jeroen Gui shares his experience with Spamhaus&#39; Threat Intel Community, where he&#39;s a top contributor in the battle against online threats. He encourages everyone, tech-savvy or not, to join the fight by reporting malicious domains and emails. With an API for seasoned hunters and a simple form for casual users, there&#39;s no excuse not to help. Even your Oma can do it! Remember, every bit of intel helps, and you might even climb the leaderboard for your efforts.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://www.spamhaus.org/resource-hub/threat-intelligence/how-i-m-fighting-cybercrime-with-spamhaus-and-how-you-can-too?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=what-is-most-important-for-reaching-the-inbox"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="other"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Tools</span></h2><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">10 Reasons You Might Have Email Delivery Challenges and How to Avoid Them - GlockApps</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Email marketers, listen up! Your campaign&#39;s success hinges on deliverability, and common pitfalls await. Avoid using dodgy email lists or free domain addresses—they&#39;re spam magnets. Protect your main domain by creating a subdomain for marketing emails. Don&#39;t forget to authenticate your domain and warm it up properly; reputation is everything. Consistency is key—don&#39;t ghost your subscribers or overload them with content. Keep it relevant and manage your list with care. Lastly, always test deliverability to dodge the spam folder. Stay sharp, stay in the inbox!</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://glockapps.com/blog/reasons-you-might-have-email-delivery-challenges/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=what-is-most-important-for-reaching-the-inbox"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Ultimate Guide to Dark Mode [+ Code Snippets, Tools, Tips from the Email Community] - Litmus</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Email&#39;s gone goth, and it&#39;s not just a phase. Dark Mode&#39;s been on the rise since Apple dimmed the lights in 2018, and now 35% of email opens are embracing the dark side. Email marketers, it&#39;s time to tweak your palettes—light text on dark backgrounds isn&#39;t just chic, it&#39;s also a battery saver and eye-strain reducer. But beware, the Dark Mode landscape is as varied as your subscribers&#39; inboxes, with some clients giving your HTML a goth makeover while others leave it untouched. Ready to dive in? This guide&#39;s got the code snippets, tools, and tips to help you navigate the dark arts of email design. Whether you&#39;re looking to stand out or just avoid a design disaster, mastering Dark Mode is now an essential skill in your email marketing grimoire.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://www.litmus.com/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-dark-mode-for-email-marketers?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=what-is-most-important-for-reaching-the-inbox"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Jobs</span></h2><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">None this week </span>😢</h4><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="jobs"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Events</span></h2><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="none-this-week"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">None this week </span>😢</h4><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="meme-of-the-week">😂 <span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Meme Of The Week</span></h2><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/3a0cb1f3-880d-4197-b777-191a62022a51/1740375008687.jpeg?t=1740733343"/></div></div><div class='beehiiv__footer'><br class='beehiiv__footer__break'><hr class='beehiiv__footer__line'><a target="_blank" class="beehiiv__footer_link" style="text-align: center;" href="https://www.beehiiv.com/?utm_campaign=7a5b78e6-f24e-4bca-8eb2-7a531fe102b3&utm_medium=post_rss&utm_source=email_marketing_journal">Powered by beehiiv</a></div></div>
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  <title>Is tracking in email still worth it?</title>
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    <dc:creator>Richelo Killian</dc:creator>
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</style><div class='beehiiv__body'><h1 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Bots, bots, bots everywhere!</span></h1><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Any deliverability person worth their salt will tell you that open and click tracking is wildly inaccurate.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">No, Apple did not start this with Apply Mail Privacy Protection. Pre-loading of images has been around since LONG before Apple MPP.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Apple, Gmail, Yahoo! Mail, and many other pre-load images, which inflate open rates … A LOT.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Security appliances for corporate email follow links, inflating click tracking.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">At this point, many people will ask,” What’s the point of tracking if it is so inaccurate?”</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><b>Don&#39;t throw the baby out with the bathwater!</b></p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Yes, all tracking is inaccurate in a vacuum, BUT, when looked at as a trend over time, it can be invaluable to spot issues in your overall deliverability!</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Open rates are suddenly plummeting, probably landing in the spam folder.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Click rates are suddenly plummeting, probably landing in the spam folder.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">The main point I am making is not to focus too much on tracking in email for a specific broadcast but rather look at it as a trend over a period of time. Don’t completely ignore individual broadcast metrics, as they could still indicate an issue if they are suddenly dramatically lower than the previous send.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Till next week!</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Richelo “Rich” Killian</p><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911038"/></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h3 class="heading" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Together with:</span></h3><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><a class="link" href="https://www.hygieneengine.com/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=is-tracking-in-email-still-worth-it" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">HygieneEngine</a> is today&#39;s most advanced email threat removal and verification service!</p><div class="image"><a class="image__link" href="https://www.hygieneengine.com/?utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=is-tracking-in-email-still-worth-it" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/436829ca-1b0b-4d0e-990d-06d0619a5603/website_logo_solid_background.png?t=1733738952"/></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Consultants</span></h2><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Email Marketing Trends for 2025: Unproven Opportunities - Email Marketing Rules</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">In the ever-turbulent sea of email marketing, where economic squalls and tech typhoons reign, Oracle&#39;s digital gurus have charted the murky waters of 2025&#39;s &quot;Unproven Opportunities.&quot; These low-impact, low-adoption trends are the Bermuda Triangle of strategies—enticing but risky. Most brands are opting to let braver souls navigate these waters first, watching from a safe distance as they wait for the fog of uncertainty to lift. Only two of the 26 trends have consistently found themselves marooned in this quadrant over six surveys—suggesting that some marketing treasures might just be fool&#39;s gold.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="http://www.emailmarketingrules.com/email-marketing-trends-for-2025-unproven-opportunities/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=is-tracking-in-email-still-worth-it"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Apple MPP Open Rate Tracking: Which ESPs Provide The Most Accurate Reporting in 2025? - EmailTooltester</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Apple&#39;s Mail Privacy Protection threw a wrench into email marketing analytics, inflating open rates and leaving marketers in a data dilemma. ESPs are all over the map with their fixes—some filter out faux opens, others shrug and suggest focusing on clicks. As the industry grapples with unreliable open rates, savvy marketers are eyeing clicks, conversions, and page visits as the new gold standard for gauging audience engagement. It&#39;s adapt or get left behind in the inbox shuffle.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://www.emailtooltester.com/en/blog/apple-mpp-open-rate/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=is-tracking-in-email-still-worth-it"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Newsletter Bot Clicks: Which Clicks Are Real? - Spam Resource</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Email marketers, beware of bot clicks skewing your KPIs! Frank Rix, email wizard, reveals that these non-human clicks inflate metrics, making real engagement harder to gauge. His pro tip? Watch for instant, uniform link visits post-send to spot these pesky bots. Keep your stats legit by filtering out rapid-fire clicks and using hidden links as bot bait. And remember, in the B2B realm, double-check those unsubscribe processes to keep genuine subscribers from ghosting you.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://www.spamresource.com/2025/02/newsletter-bot-clicks-which-clicks-are.html?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=is-tracking-in-email-still-worth-it"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Email Service Providers (ESPs)</span></h2><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Win the inbox this month with these March newsletter ideas - GetResponse</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Sip your coffee and brace for this: Nael Chhaytli&#39;s update is in! It&#39;s the talk of the town, but we won&#39;t spill all the beans here. Just know that Chhaytli&#39;s latest scoop is brewing with insights that&#39;ll perk up your day faster than a double shot of espresso. Stay tuned for the full story—it&#39;s bound to be steamy!</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://www.getresponse.com/blog/march-newsletter-ideas?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=is-tracking-in-email-still-worth-it"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">How to protect your engagement metrics from email bot clicks - MailJet</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Email bots are the party crashers of the digital marketing soiree, skewing your engagement metrics with their non-human high-fives. Mailjet&#39;s Bot Activity Detector is the bouncer you need, filtering out these automated interlopers to ensure your email campaign data reflects actual human interaction. With 99% efficiency, you can trust your A/B tests, ROI calculations, and lead scoring to be bot-free, so your marketing strategies are as sharp as your wit.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://www.mailjet.com/blog/marketing/email-bot-clicks/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=is-tracking-in-email-still-worth-it"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Understanding bot clicks from data center IPs and their impact on email metrics - Omeda</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Email marketers, beware the bot invasion! Pesky data center IP bots are skewing your campaign metrics, inflating click-through rates, and triggering false engagement alarms. Fear not—solutions like Omeda offer tools to filter these digital deceivers. Keep an eye on engagement patterns, analyze IP addresses, and employ stealth links to outsmart the bots. Remember, it&#39;s about quality, not bot-boosted quantity. Stay smart, stay authentic, and keep your metrics meaningful.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://www.omeda.com/blog/bot-clicks-data-center-ips-email-metrics/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=is-tracking-in-email-still-worth-it"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Other</span></h2><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Discovering DMARC: Email Senders Say Google, Yahoo Rules Helped Them - MediaPost</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Email senders are giving a digital nod to Google and Yahoo, with 77% influenced by the tech giants to adopt DMARC protocols, and they&#39;re liking the vibe. A study shows 81% found DMARC met their anti-spam and phishing goals, while 15% are high-fiving over exceeded expectations. Adoption rates are up, confidence is soaring, and EasyDMARC&#39;s CEO is pushing for tougher policies. Turns out, when Google and Yahoo speak, email senders listen—and benefit.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/403124/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=is-tracking-in-email-still-worth-it"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">cyber_Folks protect customers and network with Spamhaus’ enhanced email protection - Spamhaus Technology</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Cyber_Folks, the email guardian angel for over 800k mailboxes, has teamed up with Spamhaus to cast a stronger shield against the dark arts of the web—phishing and spam. By sharing a bit of data, but none of your secrets, they&#39;re slamming the door on nearly all malicious emails. With Spamhaus&#39; blocklists, they&#39;ve tripled their filtering finesse, saving customers from the daily deluge of digital debris and giving them back 120 hours a month. Now, that&#39;s what we call inbox bliss!</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://www.spamhaus.com/resource-center/cyber_folks-protect-customers-and-network-with-spamhaus/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=is-tracking-in-email-still-worth-it"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="other"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Tools</span></h2><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Why Email Reputation is Important & Top 5 Tools to Check Your Sender Reputation Score - GlockApps</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Email reputation is the new bouncer for your inbox nightclub, deciding if your messages are cool enough to slide past the velvet rope or get tossed into the spam alley. It&#39;s crucial for deliverability, avoiding email purgatory, and keeping your brand from looking like a shady back-alley dealer. To keep tabs on your email street cred, check out tools like Sender Score and GlockApps. They&#39;re like your personal email reputation stylists, ensuring your messages always look sharp to those ISP gatekeepers.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://glockapps.com/blog/why-email-reputation-is-important/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=is-tracking-in-email-still-worth-it"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">A Review of Apple’s AI Preview Text - Inbox Monster</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Apple&#39;s AI-powered email previews are a hilarious mixed bag, delivering everything from gut-wrenching false news to utterly confusing order confirmations. While the technology still has room for improvement, some users are finding value in it. The key? Ensuring your emails have plenty of live text, clear offers, and tidy code - or just let the pros at Inbox Monster handle the AI preview magic. Buckle up, email marketers, the AI rollercoaster is just getting started!</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://inboxmonster.com/a-review-of-apples-ai-preview-text/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=is-tracking-in-email-still-worth-it"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Jobs</span></h2><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">None This Week </span>😢</h4><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="jobs"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Events</span></h2><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="none-this-week"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">None This Week </span>😢</h4><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="meme-of-the-week">😂 <span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Meme Of The Week</span></h2><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/e2862334-052a-4ecf-a63b-c8044095b48c/1740002728816.jpeg?t=1740128700"/></div></div><div class='beehiiv__footer'><br class='beehiiv__footer__break'><hr class='beehiiv__footer__line'><a target="_blank" class="beehiiv__footer_link" style="text-align: center;" href="https://www.beehiiv.com/?utm_campaign=5e20c503-acbb-4135-a15f-78db1f47b0cb&utm_medium=post_rss&utm_source=email_marketing_journal">Powered by beehiiv</a></div></div>
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  <title>For the love of email 💕</title>
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    <dc:creator>Richelo Killian</dc:creator>
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</style><div class='beehiiv__body'><h1 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Another edition, another layout tweak</span></h1><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">You may notice some additional minor tweaks in this edition.</p><ul><li><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Removed all images except for the sponsor banner and the meme of the week</p></li><li><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Centered section headers</p></li><li><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Left justified article headers</p></li></ul><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Just playing around and honing the template. Hit reply and let me know your thoughts.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Now, on to the love of email …</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">My personal journey in email marketing …</p><ul><li><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">1990 - Started sending and receiving personal emails. It was love at first email!</p></li><li><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">1997 - Started my journey into email marketing.</p></li><li><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">2009 - Launched my own Email Service Provider (ESP)</p></li><li><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">2016 - Launched an email deliverability and email marketing agency</p></li></ul><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">The email landscape has changed a LOT since my own start in 1990. For the most part, the changes have been very positive, especially for email receivers, whether it be personal emails from friends and family, job-related emails, or marketing and transactional messages.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">I know there will be many more changes in the email landscape, and I hope they remain as positive and empowering as they have been over the last two-plus decades of my involvement in this space!</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Here’s to the next 20 years together email!</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Till next week!</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Rich Killian</p><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911038"/></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h3 class="heading" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Together with:</span></h3><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><a class="link" href="https://www.hygieneengine.com/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=for-the-love-of-email" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">HygieneEngine</a> is today&#39;s most advanced email threat removal and verification service!</p><div class="image"><a class="image__link" href="https://www.hygieneengine.com/?utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=for-the-love-of-email" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/436829ca-1b0b-4d0e-990d-06d0619a5603/website_logo_solid_background.png?t=1733738952"/></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Consultants</span></h2><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Marketing, Demystified podcast: The Future of Email Marketing - Email Marketing Rules</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Email marketing&#39;s not just for spamming your ex-coworkers anymore. Chad S. White chops it up on the Marketing, Demystified podcast, dishing on AI shake-ups and inbox facelifts that are flipping the script for digital marketers. They dive into AI&#39;s big moves (3:37), grapple with its brainy challenges (12:03), peek at inbox makeovers (28:01), and spotlight the shiny BIMI bling (43:25). Want to stay ahead of the curve? White&#39;s hot tip: Act now, or get left in the digital dust. Tune in for the full scoop—your future self will thank you.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="http://www.emailmarketingrules.com/marketing-demystified-podcast-the-future-of-email-marketing/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=for-the-love-of-email"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Will Your Email Program Share the Same Fate as TikTok? - Only Influencers</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">In an email marketing world rocked by the TikTok ban scare, Jennifer Nespola Lantz serves up a reality check: Don&#39;t put all your digital eggs in one basket. She stirs the pot with a reminder that even robust email strategies can face outages, technical hiccups, and data breaches. Her recipe for success? A multichannel mix with email as a key ingredient—but not the only one. Lantz lists 8 potential pitfalls and questions to cook up a resilient marketing plan. Because when the tech kitchen gets heated, you don&#39;t want to be left with egg on your face—or worse, an empty plate.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://onlyinfluencers.com/email-marketing-blog-posts/best-practice-email-strategy/entry/will-your-email-program-share-the-same-fate-as-tiktok?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=for-the-love-of-email"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">The Deliverability Manifesto - Spam Resource</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Dave Smith from Beehiiv buzzes into our inboxes with his &quot;Deliverability Manifesto,&quot; a one-sheeter distilling a dozen key nectar points for email deliverability success. It&#39;s like a cheat sheet for not getting ghosted by the inbox. Want to avoid the spam folder purgatory? Dave&#39;s got your back. Scoop up this free wisdom and watch your emails fly straight to the promised land. Email guru Al Iverson gives it two thumbs up—so you know it&#39;s legit. 📬✨</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://www.spamresource.com/2025/02/the-deliverability-manifesto.html?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=for-the-love-of-email"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Email Service Providers (ESPs)</span></h2><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Creating a Year-Long Email Marketing Calendar in Less Than an Hour - Benchmark Email</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Feeling overwhelmed by email marketing? Fear not, dear reader! This handy guide shows you how to create a year-long calendar in under an hour, ensuring your messages are on point and your audience stays engaged. From defining goals to automating workflows, this article is a marketer&#39;s dream come true. Ditch the chaos and embrace the power of strategic planning - your future self will thank you.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://www.benchmarkemail.com/blog/email-marketing-calendar/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=for-the-love-of-email"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">The importance of data segmentation for enterprise brands - MessageGears</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Enterprise brands are awash in data but often fail to harness it effectively. Data segmentation is key, allowing for personalization, operational efficiency, and proactive marketing. It involves categorizing data into meaningful groups, with advanced tools integrating directly with cloud data warehouses for real-time insights. However, challenges like data silos and manual processes hinder effectiveness. MessageGears offers a solution with its platform, enabling enterprise-scale segmentation and activation directly from the data warehouse, promising cost savings, compliance, and alignment across teams.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://messagegears.com/resources/blog/data-segmentation-for-enterprise-brands/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=for-the-love-of-email"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Lead Magnets: Can They Help Grow Your Email List? - Moosend</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Attention, caffeine-fueled marketers! Dive into the world of lead magnets and discover how to turn freebie-hungry prospects into loyal customers. From ebooks to free trials, this post spills the beans on crafting irresistible lead magnets that&#39;ll have your email list growing like a weed. Bonus: Learn how to nurture those leads and turn them into sales-ready sippers. So, brew up some lead magnet magic and watch your business percolate with success!</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://moosend.com/blog/lead-magnets/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=for-the-love-of-email"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Other</span></h2><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Marshalls Defeats Privacy Lawsuit Over Email Pixels - MediaPost</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Marshalls, the retail heavyweight, dodged a privacy lawsuit after a judge ruled no harm, no foul. An Arizona shopper accused the chain of sneaky email tracking with pixels, but the court wasn&#39;t buying it—no &quot;concrete injury,&quot; no case. Seems sharing your email for deals strips you of pixel-privacy gripes, and the judge hinted that the law cited wasn&#39;t even meant for email marketing side-eyes. Another win for retail, another pixelated privacy debate fades.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/403095/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=for-the-love-of-email"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Networks hosting botnet C&Cs: Same players, same problems - The Spamhaus Project</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Despite Trust and Safety teams&#39; best efforts, the same big-name networks—like Alibaba and Tencent—are repeatedly flagged for hosting botnet command and control centers. The real issue? Leadership&#39;s lack of proactive measures. Spamhaus urges a top-down commitment to robust customer verification and network monitoring to prevent cybercrime, rather than waiting for a crisis or legal push to act. The message is clear: it&#39;s time for industry giants to step up their security game and collaborate to keep the internet safe.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://www.spamhaus.org/resource-hub/botnet-c-c/networks-hosting-botnet-ccs?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=for-the-love-of-email"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:center;" id="other"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Tools</span></h2><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">DKIM Setup: Can You Have Multiple DKIM Records? - GlockApps</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">In the world of email, DKIM is like a trusty lock on your messages, ensuring they&#39;re legit while bouncing around the internet. Unlike its email security siblings, SPF and DMARC, DKIM is the cool kid that doesn&#39;t limit you to just one DNS record. You can have a whole party of DKIM records, each with its own selector, so different email services can send on your domain&#39;s behalf without a hitch. Just make sure your DNS provider can handle the guest list, and keep an eye on them with tools like GlockApps. Email integrity, preserved. 📧🔒</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://glockapps.com/blog/dkim-setup/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=for-the-love-of-email"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Permission-Based Email Marketing: The Right Way to Get More Subscribers (Legally) - OptinMonster</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Email marketing is a game best played with permission, folks. OptinMonster&#39;s guide is your treasure map to the goldmine of consent, where explicit &quot;Yes, please!&quot; beats the risky business of assumption. With hefty fines lurking in the GDPR and CAN-SPAM shadows, the guide is your trusty sidekick for staying lawful and boosting those open rates. Want to charm your subscribers and keep your wallet happy? 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</style><div class='beehiiv__body'><h1 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:#14A92B;">I am trying something new.</span></h1><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">One of the cornerstones of email marketing is testing. Testing new subject lines, pre-headers, CTAs, and layouts.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">In this edition, I am testing a new layout. Nothing major, just a minor change to how we present the news.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">I would love to hear your thoughts on this layout compared to the old one. Just hit reply and let me know what you think!</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Till next week!</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Richelo “Rich” Killian</p><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911038"/></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h3 class="heading" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Together with:</span></h3><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><a class="link" href="https://www.hygieneengine.com/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=how-do-you-like-the-new-layout" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">HygieneEngine</a> is today&#39;s most advanced email threat removal and verification service!</p><div class="image"><a class="image__link" href="https://www.hygieneengine.com/?utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=how-do-you-like-the-new-layout" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/436829ca-1b0b-4d0e-990d-06d0619a5603/website_logo_solid_background.png?t=1733738952"/></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Consultants</span></h2><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">4 Hallmarks of Today’s Best Email Marketing Programs - Email Marketing Rules</span></h4><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/bf721432-7596-4408-87f6-bd6f86882ad3/CMSWire-4-Hallmarks-of-Todays-Best-Email-Marketing-Programs.png?t=1738832612"/></div><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Email marketing aces know it&#39;s not just about avoiding the spam folder. Today&#39;s top programs boast growing subscriber lists, smash business goals (open and click rates are just the warm-up), keep spam complaints under 0.1%, and land a cozy 95%+ in the inbox. Aim for these benchmarks or get left in the digital dust.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="http://www.emailmarketingrules.com/4-hallmarks-of-todays-best-email-marketing-programs/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=how-do-you-like-the-new-layout"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Your Open Rates Are Wrong! Here&#39;s Why... - Send It Right</span></h4><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/d7d9ba76-baa6-49ba-927b-01c6154c88de/Low%2Bopens%2Bat%2BMSFT%2B_3_.png?t=1738928727"/></div><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Open rates are the Loch Ness Monster of email metrics—often discussed, rarely seen accurately. Lauren Meyer exposes the murky waters of open rate tracking, revealing the sneaky tracking pixel that tricks us into false positives. Turns out, spam filters and pre-loaded images skew the numbers, making us think our emails are hotter than a summer sale at an ice cream shop. But don&#39;t toss your open rates out with the spam just yet; they&#39;re still handy as a rough guide to inbox placement and spotting when you&#39;ve been ghosted to the spam folder. To really measure email success, focus on metrics that tell the true story of engagement and deliverability, like spam complaints, unsubscribes, and the almighty revenue per email. And if you&#39;re looking to boost those open rates, it&#39;s all about quality over quantity—fine-tune your list, content, and strategy to match your audience&#39;s pace. 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Crafting a BIMI-compliant SVG logo is like a high-stakes game of &quot;Operation&quot;—one wrong move and buzz! No gradients, transparencies, or bitmaps allowed, and keep it under 32k, folks. Fear not, design warriors, there are tools to convert, validate, and ensure your logo is the belle of the email ball. Just remember, when in doubt, geek out and peek at that SVG code—it&#39;s less cryptic than your ex&#39;s mixed signals.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://www.spamresource.com/2025/02/from-illustrator-to-inbox-perfecting.html?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=how-do-you-like-the-new-layout"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Email Service Providers (ESPs)</span></h2><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">How to Use Humor in Newsletters to Delight and Engage Readers - beehiiv</span></h4><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/da842a9c-36a8-492b-a89b-91b0cdc60172/image3.jpg?t=1738928992"/></div><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">In a world of inbox overload, humor is your knight in shining armor, rescuing your newsletters from the dreaded delete button. By tickling your readers&#39; funny bones, you&#39;re not just making them chuckle—you&#39;re forging a bond stronger than the Wi-Fi at a coffee shop. Remember, it&#39;s not about being a stand-up comedian; it&#39;s about being relatable and keeping the laughs in line with your message. So, sprinkle in those dad jokes or crafty puns, and watch your engagement soar higher than a helium balloon at a birthday party.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://blog.beehiiv.com/p/how-to-use-humor-in-newsletters?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=how-do-you-like-the-new-layout"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">The Invisible Deliverability Killers Marketers Ignore [2025] - Moosend</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Attention, email marketers! Are your campaigns getting the cold shoulder from subscribers? Turns out, there are some sneaky &quot;deliverability killers&quot; that could be sabotaging your efforts. From frequency fatigue to domain history, these invisible factors can quietly undermine your email game. But fear not, our expert tips will help you slay these pesky problems and ensure your messages land in the right inboxes. Time to up your email marketing A-game, folks!</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://moosend.com/blog/email-deliverability-issues/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=how-do-you-like-the-new-layout"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">How to Analyze Your Email Marketing Campaigns with ChatGPT - Benchmark Email</span></h4><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/f0307b6b-4eb7-45da-b498-daaf70149e60/analyze-email-marketing-campaign-metrics.jpg?t=1738929268"/></div><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">ChatGPT is shaking up email marketing analysis, says Isabel Delgado. By leveraging this AI, marketers can dissect campaign data with ease, uncovering insights like a digital Sherlock. The trick? Ask the right questions. ChatGPT can help identify trends, segment performance, and even suggest content tweaks. It&#39;s like having a data whiz in your inbox—minus the coffee breaks. So, gear up, ask away, and watch your email game soar. 🚀📧</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://www.benchmarkemail.com/blog/analyze-email-marketing-results/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=how-do-you-like-the-new-layout"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Other</span></h2><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Gain insight and increase internet safety: sharing cache miss data - Spamhaus Technology</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Treasure hunters of the digital realm, unite! By sharing cache miss data—those digital breadcrumbs left when your DNS goes on a quest for unvisited domains—with Spamhaus, you&#39;re not just tidying up the cyber-trails. You&#39;re arming the good folks with intel to suss out the shady characters in the vast web wilderness. And fear not, your privacy stays under wraps while you join forces to bolster internet trust and safety. Plus, you&#39;ll snag free access to some top-notch threat intel. Share away, cyber sentinels!</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://www.spamhaus.com/resource-center/sharing-cache-miss-data/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=how-do-you-like-the-new-layout"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Fast Fraud: Hyper-Disposable Email Domains Are Quickly Spreading - MediaPost</span></h4><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/d85ea5b1-ee65-40d0-aaa9-4c1339cd6e96/emailfraudphishing_xpDFb1f.jpg?t=1738929528"/></div><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Email security just got a new headache: hyper-disposable email domains. These digital quick-changers, with lifespans under a week, are outpacing traditional fraud block lists and now make up 46% of disposable domains. AtData&#39;s Diarmuid Thoma warns they&#39;re a growing threat, exploiting automated identity checks with their hit-and-run tactics. But don&#39;t fret, AtData&#39;s got adaptive tools to help brands block these ephemeral email evaders and keep customer interactions legit.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/402956/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=how-do-you-like-the-new-layout"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="other"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Tools</span></h2><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Everything You Need to Know About Domain Forwarding and Email Deliverability - GlockApps</span></h4><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/696ec511-3419-4d48-a4ac-3d7dcee4e023/Domain-Forwarding.png?t=1738929635"/></div><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Domain forwarding might sound like a snooze fest, but get this wrong and your emails could be ghosting you harder than a bad Tinder date. This digital redirect can be a lifesaver when juggling web addresses, but flub your DNS settings, and your messages might be banished to the spam dungeon. The trick is in the email magic spells—MX, SPF, and DKIM records. Keep them updated, or risk your emails being the loneliest kids in cyberspace. Don&#39;t be that person—double-check those settings and keep your digital rep sparkling.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://glockapps.com/blog/domain-forwarding-and-email-deliverability/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=how-do-you-like-the-new-layout"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">DMARC Adoption among U.S. and Canada Retailers - dmarcian</span></h4><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/5b058894-9b43-4abe-90b8-c208bf3dbbff/DMARC-adoption-USA-and-Canada-Retailers-Banner-1024x250.jpg?t=1738929752"/></div><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">U.S. and Canadian retailers are stepping up their email security game, with 74% of top American retail domains adopting DMARC to prevent phishing, thanks to a push from Google and Yahoo. However, there&#39;s room for improvement—54% still have no or faulty DMARC records, leaving them vulnerable. Meanwhile, our northern neighbors are trailing, with only 43% of Canadian retailers on board. The bottom line? DMARC is a must-have for fending off cyber criminals, and retailers need to tighten up their email defenses to protect their customers and their bottom line.</p><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://dmarcian.com/dmarc-adoption-among-us-and-canada-retailers/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=how-do-you-like-the-new-layout"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Jobs</span></h2><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">None this week </span>😢</h4><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="jobs"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Events</span></h2><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="none-this-week"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">None this week </span>😢</h4><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="meme-of-the-week">😂 <span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Meme Of The Week</span></h2><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/941dfc26-37a3-4656-a28a-4145feee6572/1738789317382.jpeg?t=1738929859"/></div></div><div class='beehiiv__footer'><br class='beehiiv__footer__break'><hr class='beehiiv__footer__line'><a target="_blank" class="beehiiv__footer_link" style="text-align: center;" href="https://www.beehiiv.com/?utm_campaign=757b442a-8f09-4868-9ae4-42ec6e6b11f3&utm_medium=post_rss&utm_source=email_marketing_journal">Powered by beehiiv</a></div></div>
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  <title>Love is in the air 💌</title>
  <description>Are you ready for Valentine&#39;s Day?</description>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 13:33:00 +0000</pubDate>
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    <dc:creator>Richelo Killian</dc:creator>
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</style><div class='beehiiv__body'><h1 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Can you feel the love?</span></h1><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Not just love, as in Valentine’s Day, but we have a ton of jobs at the end of this post as well. 11 to be exact! 😉</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">The last several months have been brutal for people working in the email marketing industry. Many layoffs from several companies in the space. By the looks of the number of jobs posted in the past week, we’re beginning to see a turnaround, which is great for anyone looking!</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">February is also the month of love 💕</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Are you and your brand and your email program ready?</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Be CAREFUL with your campaigns though! Sending the wrong kind of message to the wrong segment can have disastrous effects! Like always … THINK and PLAN before you send, and make sure you send the RIGHT message to the RIGHT audience!</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Valentine’s Day is not the only opportunity for thoughtful campaigns during February. There is a handy February marketing calendar planner article below under the ESP section from Moosend.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Till next week!</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Richelo “Rich“ Killian</p><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911038"/></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h3 class="heading" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Together with:</span></h3><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><a class="link" href="https://www.hygieneengine.com/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=love-is-in-the-air" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">HygieneEngine</a> is today&#39;s most advanced email threat removal and verification service!</p><div class="image"><a class="image__link" href="https://www.hygieneengine.com/?utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=love-is-in-the-air" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/436829ca-1b0b-4d0e-990d-06d0619a5603/website_logo_solid_background.png?t=1733738952"/></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Consultants</span></h2><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:5.0px 5.0px 5.0px 5.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><table width="100%" class="bh__column_wrapper"><tr><td width="30%" class="bh__column"><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/e818189c-8922-4ea7-ab19-95ccbfa040e1/Valentines-day.jpg?t=1738323763"/></div></td><td width="70%" class="bh__column"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">8 Valentine’s Day Email Inspirations for Your V-Day Campaign in 2025 - Email Uplers</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Love is in the inbox! Get your hearts racing with our top 8 Valentine&#39;s Day email designs, from Meati&#39;s color-popping layouts to TCHO Chocolate&#39;s cheeky GIFs. Whether it&#39;s the minimalist chic of ILIA Beauty or the adorable hero image from The Spoiled Mama, these templates are sure to set the mood for your V-Day campaign. Need a hand? Our design team is ready to transform your files into conversion-driving, mobile-responsive masterpieces. Share the love, share this post!</p></td></tr></table><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="https://email.uplers.com/blog/valentines-day-email-templates/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=love-is-in-the-air"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:5.0px 5.0px 5.0px 5.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><table width="100%" class="bh__column_wrapper"><tr><td width="70%" class="bh__column"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">100+ Valentine’s Day Email Subject Lines To Spread Love - Flowium</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Cupid&#39;s in the inbox, and Flowium&#39;s got the lowdown on making hearts flutter with the perfect Valentine&#39;s Day email subject lines. With emojis boosting open rates by 56%, it&#39;s all about the 💘 and 💌 to snag that click. But it&#39;s not just about lovey-dovey icons; clear CTAs, sweet deals, and a sprinkle of urgency can turn a subject line into a love letter that customers can&#39;t resist. So whether you&#39;re whispering sweet nothings or shouting grand gestures, make sure your email pops in a sea of promotions. Need a hand crafting that heart-stopper? Flowium&#39;s email Cupids are on standby.</p></td><td width="30%" class="bh__column"><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/eb67e318-38b9-42ff-9b07-8c476158eace/valentines-day-email-subject-lines.jpg.jpg?t=1738323967"/></div><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"></p></td></tr></table><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="https://flowium.com/blog/valentines-day-email-subject-lines/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=love-is-in-the-air"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:5.0px 5.0px 5.0px 5.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><table width="100%" class="bh__column_wrapper"><tr><td width="30%" class="bh__column"><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/6b44237d-a5c8-4cff-9e17-9e6ae710845a/3-Buyer-Triggers-Youre-Ignoring-And-How-Theyre-Killing-Your-Sales-2048x1072.png?t=1738324137"/></div></td><td width="70%" class="bh__column"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">3 Buyer Triggers You’re Ignoring (And How They’re Killing Your Sales!) - Email Marketing Heroes</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Sales slumping? You might be overlooking the trifecta of buyer triggers: the speed of results, effort involved, and success odds. Nail these, and you&#39;re not just selling a product—you&#39;re selling certainty. So, set clear timelines, manage effort expectations, and boost buyer confidence to turn those &quot;maybes&quot; into resounding &quot;yeses.&quot; Plus, snag a free AI-crafted subject line tool that&#39;s outperforming human copywriters. Time to revamp your pitch and watch your sales take flight!</p></td></tr></table><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://www.emailmarketingheroes.com/3-buyer-triggers-youre-ignoring-and-how-theyre-killing-your-sales/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=love-is-in-the-air"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Email Service Providers (ESPs)</span></h2><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:5.0px 5.0px 5.0px 5.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><table width="100%" class="bh__column_wrapper"><tr><td width="30%" class="bh__column"><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/8a37ef66-eedd-41d5-9708-1886614aefd5/Valentine-s_Day_-_Version_1.jpg?t=1738324456"/></div></td><td width="70%" class="bh__column"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">7 tips to create the best Valentine’s Day email marketing campaigns - MailJet</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Love is in the inbox! As Valentine&#39;s Day approaches, savvy marketers are sharpening their arrows with email campaigns that aim straight for the heart. From early-bird teasers to last-minute lifesavers for the forgetful, these tips ensure your message is as irresistible as a box of chocolates. Segment your audience, A/B test those subject lines, and don&#39;t forget to show some love to the singles too. Whether you&#39;re upselling in order confirmations or sending a virtual hug to loyal customers, make sure your email is the Valentine they can&#39;t wait to open. 💘💌</p></td></tr></table><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="https://www.mailjet.com/blog/email-best-practices/valentines-day-email-campaign-success/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=love-is-in-the-air"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:5.0px 5.0px 5.0px 5.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><table width="100%" class="bh__column_wrapper"><tr><td width="70%" class="bh__column"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">7 Unconventional Valentine’s Day Email Campaigns For 2025 - Moosend</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Forget the typical V-Day emails - we&#39;ve got 7 unconventional campaigns that&#39;ll have your customers swooning. From self-love messages to Galentine&#39;s Day celebrations, these ideas are sure to stand out in a crowded inbox. And the best part? You can craft them with Moosend&#39;s features, so your brand can be the talk of the town this Valentine&#39;s Day. Let&#39;s get creative, folks!</p></td><td width="30%" class="bh__column"><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/690269d0-736c-4ed2-9c45-1479d52ca4ff/unconventional-Valentines-Day-email-campaign-731x1536.jpg?t=1738324698"/></div><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"></p></td></tr></table><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="https://moosend.com/blog/unconventional-valentines-day-email-campaigns/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=love-is-in-the-air"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:5.0px 5.0px 5.0px 5.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><table width="100%" class="bh__column_wrapper"><tr><td width="30%" class="bh__column"><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/0fde319d-d4da-4df9-aa50-37604c144137/timex-super-bowl-sunday-email-example-768x2672.png?t=1738324943"/></div></td><td width="70%" class="bh__column"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Monthly Email Planner: February Edition [2025] - Moosend</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Buckle up, EMJ fans! We&#39;ve got a February email marketing planner that&#39;s hotter than a groundhog on a hot tin roof. From Black History Month tributes to Cupid-approved Valentine&#39;s Day deals, this guide has everything you need to make your inbox sizzle. Grab your calendar and get ready to celebrate the quirks and joys of the shortest month. Trust us, your subscribers will be hopping with excitement.</p></td></tr></table><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://moosend.com/blog/february-email-planner/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=love-is-in-the-air"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Other</span></h2><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:5.0px 5.0px 5.0px 5.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><table width="100%" class="bh__column_wrapper"><tr><td width="10%" class="bh__column"><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"></p></td><td width="80%" class="bh__column"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Sharing SMTP data: Your data, better protection - Spamhaus Technology</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Hit &quot;send&quot; and join the cyber neighborhood watch! Spamhaus Technology is rallying email users to share SMTP data (minus any personal details) to beef up global defenses against cyber nasties. With 90% of cyber attacks email-borne, your data&#39;s a goldmine for spotting the shady stuff. Pitch in and help Spamhaus slam the door on spammers with quick-shares of sender IPs, HELO strings, and timestamps. No PII, just community-powered protection. 🛡️💻</p></td></tr></table><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="https://www.spamhaus.com/resource-center/sharing-smtp-data/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=love-is-in-the-air"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="other"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Tools</span></h2><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:5.0px 5.0px 5.0px 5.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><table width="100%" class="bh__column_wrapper"><tr><td width="30%" class="bh__column"><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/5dfc24d1-30b4-4b97-b8d2-6bf6525a99bc/2025-email-predictions.png?t=1738325397"/></div></td><td width="70%" class="bh__column"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Email Predictions for 2025 - Kickbox</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">2024 was a wild email rodeo, with new sender rules causing industry-wide scrambles and Apple&#39;s MPP stirring up a data privacy dust storm. As we saddle up for 2025, email deliverability gurus from the likes of Constant Contact and Kickbox predict a continued showdown between best practices and privacy. Expect mailbox providers to tighten security reins with future updates, while senders must pony up their game to meet rising expectations. AI&#39;s role in email is expanding, but the true golden egg lies in delivering content that users genuinely want. So, gear up for a year where securing your domain and emails isn&#39;t just smart—it&#39;s essential. And don&#39;t forget to keep those customer relationships stronger than a cowboy&#39;s handshake! 🤠📧</p></td></tr></table><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="https://blog.kickbox.com/email-predictions-for-2025/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=love-is-in-the-air"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:5.0px 5.0px 5.0px 5.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><table width="100%" class="bh__column_wrapper"><tr><td width="70%" class="bh__column"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Links in Emails: How to Use Them to Avoid Poor Deliverability - GlockApps</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">In today&#39;s digital hustle, links in emails are like spices in a stew—they can enhance the flavor or spoil the pot. To keep your email reputation savory, use HTTPS links, limit the link count to a digestible 3-5, and serve up descriptive anchor text that doesn&#39;t leave readers guessing. Overstuffing your email with links is a recipe for the spam folder, so test your links with tools like GlockApps before sending to ensure a smooth user experience. Remember, when it comes to links, it&#39;s about quality, not quantity.</p></td><td width="30%" class="bh__column"><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/41070537-68d7-426b-829c-4f3ee134aaa3/Frame-2608755.png?t=1738325506"/></div><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"></p></td></tr></table><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="https://glockapps.com/blog/links-in-emails/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=love-is-in-the-air"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:5.0px 5.0px 5.0px 5.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><table width="100%" class="bh__column_wrapper"><tr><td width="30%" class="bh__column"><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/b4af65ff-f433-41a2-95a6-3bc692dbfa55/email-marketing-statistics-feature.png?t=1738325611"/></div></td><td width="70%" class="bh__column"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">40+ Email Marketing Statistics You Need to Know for 2025 - OptinMonster</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Email marketing isn&#39;t just alive; it&#39;s kicking down the ROI door with a whopping $36 return for every $1 spent. With nearly half the planet using email, it&#39;s the marketing prom king, especially with automated emails generating 320% more revenue than their non-automated pals. And if you&#39;re not mobile-optimizing, you&#39;re basically throwing half your invites in the trash—50% of users will delete your email if it&#39;s not mobile-friendly. So, whether you&#39;re wooing B2B leads or B2C shopaholics, personalized email marketing is your ticket to the revenue dance floor.</p></td></tr></table><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://optinmonster.com/email-marketing-statistics/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=love-is-in-the-air"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Jobs</span></h2><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);"><a class="link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4132034931/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=love-is-in-the-air" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Integration Engineer II @ Halon</a></span></h4><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);"><a class="link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4132156418/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=love-is-in-the-air" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Sr. Technical CRM Manager @ SoundCloud</a></span></h4><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);"><a class="link" href="https://boards.greenhouse.io/byheart/jobs/6336675003?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=love-is-in-the-air" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Email Marketing Manager @ ByHeart</a></span></h4><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);"><a class="link" href="https://www.klaviyo.com/careers/jobs/6338029003?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=love-is-in-the-air" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Head of Global Deliverability Strategy @ Klaviyo</a></span></h4><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);"><a class="link" href="https://www.klaviyo.com/careers/jobs/6340293003?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=love-is-in-the-air" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Deliverability Strategist @ Klaviyo</a></span></h4><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);"><a class="link" href="https://jobs.crelate.com/portal/blueprint/job/99odtftmn7eqffijwuaz6j9gmh?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=love-is-in-the-air" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Product Marketing Manager - Customer Marketing @ Moraware</a></span></h4><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);"><a class="link" href="https://jobs.lever.co/brooksrunning/03030c97-82a5-4d79-843b-80b99f73a020?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=love-is-in-the-air" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Email Marketing Coordinator (Junior Role) @ Brooks Running</a></span></h4><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);"><a class="link" href="https://resend.com/careers/security-and-compliance-engineer?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=love-is-in-the-air" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Security and Compliance Engineer @ Resend</a></span></h4><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);"><a class="link" href="https://wellfound.com/l/2AVeVA?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=love-is-in-the-air" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Email Marketing Lead @ Juno</a></span></h4><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);"><a class="link" href="https://coopcareers.applytojob.com/apply/z0jnvoxeNM/Associate-Director-Of-Marketing-And-Communications-Digital-Communications?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=love-is-in-the-air" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Associate Director of Marketing and Communications (Digital Communications) @ COOP</a></span></h4><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);"><a class="link" href="https://apply.workable.com/sinch/j/C54B28D372/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=love-is-in-the-air" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Senior Product Manager, Mailgun Integrations & Ecosystems @ Sinch Mailgun</a></span></h4><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="meme-of-the-week">😂 <span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Meme Of The Week</span></h2><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/4f66bf98-00ad-4ad4-a808-c62dcf9ebe65/1731216597188.jpeg?t=1738323439"/></div></div><div class='beehiiv__footer'><br class='beehiiv__footer__break'><hr class='beehiiv__footer__line'><a target="_blank" class="beehiiv__footer_link" style="text-align: center;" href="https://www.beehiiv.com/?utm_campaign=6b3a17c9-cc8c-4ce2-bae6-7eefdc5dedd5&utm_medium=post_rss&utm_source=email_marketing_journal">Powered by beehiiv</a></div></div>
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  <title>Do you own your audience?</title>
  <description>Would your business survive if your audience platform shuts down?</description>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 13:04:00 +0000</pubDate>
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    <dc:creator>Richelo Killian</dc:creator>
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</style><div class='beehiiv__body'><h1 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Would your business survive if your audience platform shuts down?</span></h1><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Sunday, 19 January 2025, TikTok was unavailable in the USA for around 12 hours. Creators were panicking and shouting the doom and gloom from the rooftops.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">TikTok was restored but with another ticking clock of 75 days.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">If you are building audiences on ANY social platform, would your business be able to survive when those platforms either shut down or shut down your account?</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">If you are building just on those platforms, then yes, your business would be gone in a heartbeat. Ask the millions of people this has happened to in the past!</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">If, however, you are using these platforms to drive people to sign up for your email list, then you would be safe and sound in knowing that you own your email list and you alone, and no shutdown or ban can take that away from you!</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">If you haven’t yet, start building your email list now! Treat your list with dignity and respect. Share valuable information. Always get permission. Immediately honor unsubscribes. Sell from time to time. Don’t exhaust your list.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Follow these guidelines, and your business will be able to weather any storm!</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Till next week!</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Richelo “Rich” Killian</p><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911038"/></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h3 class="heading" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Together with:</span></h3><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><a class="link" href="https://www.hygieneengine.com/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=do-you-own-your-audience" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">HygieneEngine</a> is today&#39;s most advanced email threat removal and verification service!</p><div class="image"><a class="image__link" href="https://www.hygieneengine.com/?utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=do-you-own-your-audience" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/436829ca-1b0b-4d0e-990d-06d0619a5603/website_logo_solid_background.png?t=1733738952"/></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Consultants</span></h2><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:5.0px 5.0px 5.0px 5.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><table width="100%" class="bh__column_wrapper"><tr><td width="30%" class="bh__column"><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/470f719d-7e74-41b2-adda-bf5970ee620a/The-Ultimate-Guide-to-Creating-Killer-Email-CTAs.png?t=1737708201"/></div></td><td width="70%" class="bh__column"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">A Call to Action: Email CTA Best Practices, Examples (30+), & More - Email Uplers</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Struggling to get clicks on your email CTAs? This guide is a treasure trove of best practices, from crafting irresistible &quot;Join the Takeover&quot; hooks to &quot;Shop the Drop&quot; nudges that actually convert. Discover the art of the email CTA, learn why a single CTA can skyrocket sales by 1,617%, and get the lowdown on how many CTAs per email hit the sweet spot. Spoiler: it&#39;s all about context and testing. So, ready to turn those readers into loyal customers? Dive in and give your emails the CTA makeover they deserve.</p></td></tr></table><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="https://email.uplers.com/blog/everything-about-email-cta/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=do-you-own-your-audience"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:5.0px 5.0px 5.0px 5.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><table width="100%" class="bh__column_wrapper"><tr><td width="70%" class="bh__column"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">The 12 Best Online Quiz Makers The Playful Way to Generate Leads - EmailTooltester</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">EmailTooltester&#39;s latest scoop delves into the viral world of online quizzes, hailing them as the Swiss Army knife of content engagement. Not just a fun distraction, quizzes are a marketer&#39;s dream for lead generation and customer segmentation. The article pits quiz-making gladiators against each other, with involve.me flexing its affordability and powerful features, offering a free plan to dip your toes into the quiz pool. Interact, on the other hand, boasts easy, conversion-focused templates with a side of AI. Both platforms promise to turn your website into a trivia-fueled lead magnet, but choose wisely—your wallet&#39;s fate hangs in the balance of submission limits and plan pricing.</p></td><td width="30%" class="bh__column"><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/13cf881f-434b-43ea-9c34-a1436d4fc3de/Best-Quiz-Maker.jpg?t=1737708358"/></div><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"></p></td></tr></table><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="https://www.emailtooltester.com/en/blog/best-online-quiz-makers/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=do-you-own-your-audience"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:5.0px 5.0px 5.0px 5.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><table width="100%" class="bh__column_wrapper"><tr><td width="30%" class="bh__column"><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/3266e436-b1be-41b8-afdd-14e376709ba0/winback-email-that-converts.jpg.jpg?t=1737708578"/></div></td><td width="70%" class="bh__column"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Winback Email That Converts: Strategies and Examples for 2025 Campaigns - Flowium</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Got ghosted by your email subscribers? Flowium&#39;s got the resurrection ritual for 2025. Winback emails are your digital &quot;Hey, remember us?&quot; to nudge those silent inboxes back to life. With a 45% chance of re-engagement post-winback email, it&#39;s like a marketing defibrillator. The key? Timing—strike after three months of silence. Toss in personalized discounts, heartfelt &quot;We miss you&quot; notes, or a cheeky &quot;Are you ghosting us?&quot; to rekindle the flame. Keep it genuine, keep it incentivized, and maybe, just maybe, you&#39;ll turn those digital tumbleweeds back into a lush customer base.</p></td></tr></table><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://flowium.com/blog/winback-email-campaign-and-examples/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=do-you-own-your-audience"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Email Service Providers (ESPs)</span></h2><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:5.0px 5.0px 5.0px 5.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><table width="100%" class="bh__column_wrapper"><tr><td width="30%" class="bh__column"><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/01a28c6a-e3d2-4060-a800-a6611ac65647/Stats_2_-_Version_7.jpg?t=1737708708"/></div></td><td width="70%" class="bh__column"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">How to get consumers to open more of your emails in 2025 - MailJet</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Cracking the code for email engagement in 2025 isn&#39;t just about snappy subject lines. A global survey highlights four factors to boost those open rates: a recognizable brand name, offers in subject lines, personalized content, and, yes, personalized subject lines (though less impactful). Quick tips? Mobile optimization, list segmentation, and A/B testing are your pals. Sinch Mailjet&#39;s tools, like A/B testing and AI copy generation, can also help you tailor those inbox winners. Ready to up your email game? Dive into the full report for the golden keys to inbox glory.</p></td></tr></table><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="https://www.mailjet.com/blog/email-best-practices/get-more-email-opens/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=do-you-own-your-audience"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:5.0px 5.0px 5.0px 5.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><table width="100%" class="bh__column_wrapper"><tr><td width="70%" class="bh__column"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">50 Ways To Build an Engaging Email: A Comprehensive Guide - beehiiv</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Sipping your morning coffee and sifting through a sea of emails? Make sure yours stands out! Nicola Vaughan&#39;s guide is the lighthouse in the fog of inbox overload, shining a beam on the art of crafting emails that don&#39;t just get opened—they get loved. Understand your audience, personalize like a pro, and make your emails a visual treat for sore screen eyes. Compelling CTAs? Check. Mobile responsiveness? Double-check. With analytics as your compass and A/B testing your trusty sidekick, you&#39;re set to sail the high CTR seas. Now go, make that inbox magic happen! 💌✨</p></td><td width="30%" class="bh__column"><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/0551e859-decf-43e5-8dcb-96913d66b219/image4.jpg?t=1737708868"/></div><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"></p></td></tr></table><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="https://blog.beehiiv.com/p/build-engaging-email-guide?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=do-you-own-your-audience"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:5.0px 5.0px 5.0px 5.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><table width="100%" class="bh__column_wrapper"><tr><td width="30%" class="bh__column"><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2188d221-8ba0-43ed-b9a1-939d4141c505/image8.jpg?t=1737709057"/></div></td><td width="70%" class="bh__column"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Building Your Email List To Grow Your Business: A Step-by-Step Guide - beehiiv</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Email marketing is far from dead! In fact, it&#39;s a goldmine for business growth, with a 3500% ROI that laughs in the face of obsolescence. Want to tap into the 4.48 billion email users&#39; market? Start with an irresistible sign-up on your site, mix up content, segment, and A/B test those subject lines. And don&#39;t forget mobile optimization and CTAs that pop! Beehiiv&#39;s got the tools for beginners and pros to build that list and make the emails pretty. Remember, it&#39;s all about value – offer those lead magnets and watch your list (and business) grow.</p></td></tr></table><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://blog.beehiiv.com/p/building-your-email-list-to-grow-your-business?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=do-you-own-your-audience"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Other</span></h2><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:5.0px 5.0px 5.0px 5.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><table width="100%" class="bh__column_wrapper"><tr><td width="30%" class="bh__column"><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/b6562659-3d94-4fca-b097-9a1656b7c0a4/marketingfatigue-600_VU5Y9Fd.jpg?t=1737709198"/></div></td><td width="70%" class="bh__column"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Email Overkill: Consumers Opt Out When They Get Too Much - MediaPost</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Inbox Invasion Alert: A whopping 70% of consumers have hit &quot;unsubscribe&quot; on at least three brands recently, with email fatigue to blame. While email remains the preferred marketing channel, the bombardment of repetitive offers is driving 89% to opt-out. However, there&#39;s a silver lining for savvy marketers: 81% of folks are more likely to engage with personalized emails, and nearly as many dig fewer, more targeted messages. Moral of the story? Less might just be more, especially with a sprinkle of AI magic. 💌✨</p></td></tr></table><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/402589/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=do-you-own-your-audience"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:5.0px 5.0px 5.0px 5.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><table width="100%" class="bh__column_wrapper"><tr><td width="70%" class="bh__column"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Metrics Hunting: Behavioral Emails Now Outpull All Others - MediaPost</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">In the email marketing arena, behavior-based emails are now the MVPs, leaving journey and attribute-based messages in the dust. MoEngage&#39;s study of a whopping 17.3 billion emails reveals that when it comes to open rates, clicks, and conversions, personalized, behavior-driven campaigns are your golden ticket. Retailers, take note: these tailored missives can boost your conversion rates to 5.46%. But financial and entertainment sectors, don&#39;t ditch the journey-based approach just yet—it&#39;s still scoring some serious points in conversions. Remember, folks, if your emails aren&#39;t personal, they&#39;re just digital clutter.</p></td><td width="30%" class="bh__column"><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/39de6498-b66f-41d3-b6df-bce0616bcb4d/readingemail_KbgBfKo.jpg?t=1737709304"/></div><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"></p></td></tr></table><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/402624/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=do-you-own-your-audience"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="other"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Tools</span></h2><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:5.0px 5.0px 5.0px 5.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><table width="100%" class="bh__column_wrapper"><tr><td width="30%" class="bh__column"><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/b03e447f-0261-434a-a1e9-fb309fa3abab/DALL_E-2025-01-13-10.34.59-A-futuristic-concept-of-artificial-intelligence-managing-emails.-A-sleek-glowing-AI-robot-with-a-holographic-interface-is-organizing-floating-email-i.jpg?t=1737709415"/></div></td><td width="70%" class="bh__column"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Current Role of AI in Email and How AI is Transforming Communication Channels - EmailConsul</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">In the AI-dominated world of 2025, your inbox is smarter than ever. AI tailors emails to your tastes—think discounts on your favorite red sneakers at the crack of dawn. It&#39;s like having a personal assistant who knows when you&#39;re caffeinated and ready to shop. Plus, AI is the new email bouncer, keeping spam at bay while ensuring legit marketing messages don&#39;t get the cold shoulder. And for marketers? AI is the new copywriter on the block, whipping up catchy subject lines in a snap, though it&#39;s still learning to nail that human vibe. Looking ahead, AI might just revolutionize email marketing with real-time, hyper-relevant messages and fully automated campaigns. So, cheers to AI for making our inboxes less of a digital wasteland and more of a treasure trove! 📧✨</p></td></tr></table><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="https://emailconsul.com/blog/current-role-of-ai-in-email-and-how-ai-is-transforming-communication-channels/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=do-you-own-your-audience"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:5.0px 5.0px 5.0px 5.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><table width="100%" class="bh__column_wrapper"><tr><td width="70%" class="bh__column"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Single or Double Opt-In Strategy: Which Should You Choose? - GlockApps</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Deciding between single opt-in and double opt-in for your email marketing? Single opt-in is the fast track to list growth, but watch out for fake emails and low engagement. Double opt-in takes it slow but ensures a high-quality, engaged audience. Balance your need for speed with the quest for quality, and don&#39;t forget to keep it legal and transparent. The right fit depends on your goals, audience, and how much you value a loyal subscriber base over a larger one. Test, optimize, and always play it safe!</p></td><td width="30%" class="bh__column"><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/d87f2fe8-ae56-437e-a848-36bcbe85e3ef/Frame-2608744.png?t=1737709529"/></div><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"></p></td></tr></table><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="https://glockapps.com/blog/single-or-double-opt-in-strategy-which-should-you-choose/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=do-you-own-your-audience"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Jobs</span></h2><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);"><a class="link" href="https://careers.draftkings.com/jobs/jr10316/crm-specialist/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=do-you-own-your-audience" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">CRM Specialist @ DraftKings</a></span></h4><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);"><a class="link" href="https://careers.draftkings.com/jobs/jr10546/crm-manager-sportsbook-lifecycle/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=do-you-own-your-audience" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">CRM Manager, Sportsbook Lifecycle @ DraftKings</a></span></h4><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);"><a class="link" href="https://grnh.se/e168855e4us?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=do-you-own-your-audience" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Marketing Operations Manager @ User Interviews</a></span></h4><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);"><a class="link" href="https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/propel/jobs/7825035002?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=do-you-own-your-audience" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Senior Lifecycle Marketing Manager @ Propel</a></span></h4><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="meme-of-the-week">😂 <span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Meme Of The Week</span></h2><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/675941ce-0658-4d02-94cd-4241c3feb695/1737581813733.jpeg?t=1737709569"/></div></div><div class='beehiiv__footer'><br class='beehiiv__footer__break'><hr class='beehiiv__footer__line'><a target="_blank" class="beehiiv__footer_link" style="text-align: center;" href="https://www.beehiiv.com/?utm_campaign=69aeb534-f4c5-4b05-8341-dd65d81e15a0&utm_medium=post_rss&utm_source=email_marketing_journal">Powered by beehiiv</a></div></div>
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</style><div class='beehiiv__body'><h1 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="all-about-email-authentication"><span style="color:#14A92B;">All About Email Authentication</span></h1><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">This week I am doing something a little different. I aim to publish 2 articles per category, and when there are none for a specific category, then I add some additional articles to some categories to still send out ten in total.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">With everything going on in the email marketing space right now, I wanted to publish an edition focusing on email authentication only.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">This means that some categories will have only one article, some will have none, and some will have way more than usual.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">I am still keeping to 10 articles only.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">I hope you enjoy this edition!</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Richelo “Rich” Killian</p><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911038"/></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h3 class="heading" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Together with:</span></h3><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><a class="link" href="https://www.hygieneengine.com/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=the-one-where-we-talk-authentication" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">HygieneEngine</a> is today&#39;s most advanced email threat removal and verification service!</p><div class="image"><a class="image__link" href="https://www.hygieneengine.com/?utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=the-one-where-we-talk-authentication" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/436829ca-1b0b-4d0e-990d-06d0619a5603/website_logo_solid_background.png?t=1733738952"/></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="consultants"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Consultants</span></h2><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:5.0px 5.0px 5.0px 5.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><table width="100%" class="bh__column_wrapper"><tr><td width="30%" class="bh__column"><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/d3817e6c-c6b2-4745-833f-30f87cab0da8/vmc-news.jpg?t=1737109512"/></div></td><td width="70%" class="bh__column"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Apple VMC Support Update - Spam Resource</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">In the latest &quot;who&#39;s who&quot; of email certification, Apple&#39;s throwing shade at Entrust&#39;s Verified Mark Certificates (VMCs) post-November 2024—those flashy icons won&#39;t show up in Apple&#39;s email domains anymore. If you&#39;re in the BIMI logo game, stick with DigiCert to keep your brand&#39;s mug shot in the spotlight. For more hot email gossip, check out Al Iverson&#39;s &quot;Ask Al&quot; series—because nothing says Friday like a fresh take on email tech!</p></td></tr></table><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="https://www.spamresource.com/2025/01/apple-vmc-support-update.html?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=the-one-where-we-talk-authentication"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="email-service-providers-es-ps"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Email Service Providers (ESPs)</span></h2><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:5.0px 5.0px 5.0px 5.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><table width="100%" class="bh__column_wrapper"><tr><td width="30%" class="bh__column"><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/9de8f438-1172-4186-a12a-f18d66e77455/8vkh5n9H27FlWB__1_.jpg?t=1737109790"/></div></td><td width="70%" class="bh__column"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">What is DKIM: Learn how it works and why it’s necessary - Mailgun</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">No more masquerade balls for your emails—DKIM&#39;s here to keep the party legit. Imagine a digital bouncer, DKIM stamps your emails with a cryptographic seal of approval, proving they&#39;re not from some email-swindling party crasher. This not only keeps your domain&#39;s rep clean but also smooths the way right into your recipients&#39; inboxes. Mailgun&#39;s guide to setting up DKIM is like a VIP pass to email deliverability, ensuring your messages mingle with the right crowd (read: avoid the spam folder). Remember, in the email club, security is the new black.</p></td></tr></table><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="https://www.mailgun.com/blog/deliverability/understanding-dkim-how-it-works/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=the-one-where-we-talk-authentication"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="other"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Tools</span></h2><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:5.0px 5.0px 5.0px 5.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><table width="100%" class="bh__column_wrapper"><tr><td width="30%" class="bh__column"><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/5cc3c170-4e97-4765-90f9-9761585cca06/DMARC-Security-in-2023-1-2.jpg?t=1737110180"/></div></td><td width="70%" class="bh__column"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">DMARC Security in 2025 - PowerDMARC</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">In the digital Wild West, DMARC is your trusty sheriff, keeping email bandits at bay. This protocol, a combo of SPF and DKIM tech, is like a bouncer for your inbox, turning away those phishing miscreants trying to spoof your domain. New to the rodeo? No sweat—cloud-based solutions and online generators make setting up DMARC as easy as pie. And if you&#39;re keen to become a deputy of domain defense, free training&#39;s on offer. Just remember, come 2025, not having DMARC is like riding a horse without a saddle—you&#39;re just asking for trouble.</p></td></tr></table><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="https://powerdmarc.com/dmarc-security-guide/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=the-one-where-we-talk-authentication"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:5.0px 5.0px 5.0px 5.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><table width="100%" class="bh__column_wrapper"><tr><td width="70%" class="bh__column"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">How to Fix “No DMARC Record Found” in 2025? - PowerDMARC</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Phishing&#39;s not just a hobby for the guy at the lake anymore—it&#39;s the big fish in cybercrime, making up 22% of data breaches. If you&#39;re staring at the &quot;no DMARC record found&quot; error, it&#39;s time to hustle and get your email security shipshape. DMARC, a protocol that plays bouncer for your domain, needs SPF and DKIM set up to kick out the spoofing party crashers. PowerDMARC&#39;s your wingman here, helping you go from email rookie to DMARC ninja, ensuring your domain isn&#39;t the low-hanging fruit for cyber hooligans. Don&#39;t just monitor; enforce to keep those digital pirates at bay, matey! 🏴‍☠️📧</p></td><td width="30%" class="bh__column"><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/9751a89e-36a3-4b6c-9ddc-57e93fd1a311/How-to-Fix-No-DMARC-Record-Found.jpg?t=1737110288"/></div><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"></p></td></tr></table><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="https://powerdmarc.com/no-dmarc-record-found/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=the-one-where-we-talk-authentication"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:5.0px 5.0px 5.0px 5.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><table width="100%" class="bh__column_wrapper"><tr><td width="30%" class="bh__column"><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/b23ab91b-7a4b-40bf-a1e5-40ef879a5518/DMARC-aspf-Tag-Explained.jpg?t=1737110400"/></div></td><td width="70%" class="bh__column"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">DMARC aspf Tag Explanation Guide - PowerDMARC</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Don&#39;t let spoofers spoof you! The DMARC aspf tag is your email&#39;s bouncer, deciding if SPF alignment should chill out or be on high alert. Choose &#39;relaxed&#39; (aspf=r) for a laid-back vibe or &#39;strict&#39; (aspf=s) for maximum security. But beware, a misstep could bounce legit emails. Keep an eagle eye on DMARC reports, ease into enforcement, and keep those SPF records fresh. Ahona Rudra, your go-to cyber guardian, says it&#39;s all about striking that perfect security-deliverability groove.</p></td></tr></table><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="https://powerdmarc.com/dmarc-aspf-tag/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=the-one-where-we-talk-authentication"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:5.0px 5.0px 5.0px 5.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><table width="100%" class="bh__column_wrapper"><tr><td width="70%" class="bh__column"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">How to fix 550 SPF Check Failed? [SOLVED] - PowerDMARC</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Got bounced back with a &quot;550 SPF check failed&quot; error? You&#39;re probably the one to blame, not your email pal. This hiccup means your SPF record is either MIA, bungled, or you&#39;ve been playing too much tag with email forwards. Quick fix? Update your SPF record to ensure your domain&#39;s legit and dodge those spam filters. Keep it tight, folks—your email&#39;s reputation depends on it! 📧✅</p></td><td width="30%" class="bh__column"><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/128131c2-a276-4d6f-9695-13258246dd90/How-to-fix-550-SPF-Check-Failed.jpg?t=1737110549"/></div><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"></p></td></tr></table><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="https://powerdmarc.com/how-to-fix-550-spf-check-failed/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=the-one-where-we-talk-authentication"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:5.0px 5.0px 5.0px 5.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><table width="100%" class="bh__column_wrapper"><tr><td width="30%" class="bh__column"><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/86008947-4e97-4b81-9cf6-5b56e30f5e5a/policy-dmarc.png?t=1737110820"/></div></td><td width="70%" class="bh__column"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">What Is DMARC Policy? None, Quarantine And Reject - PowerDMARC</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Email security is no joke, and DMARC is swooping in as the caped crusader of the inbox. With phishing scams accounting for over 30% of data breaches, DMARC&#39;s policy options—None, Quarantine, Reject—offer varying levels of defense, from a simple heads-up to a full-on door slam on sketchy emails. But setting up this digital bouncer isn&#39;t a walk in the park; it&#39;s a trek through DNS configuration that might have you calling for backup. PowerDMARC steps in as your techy sidekick, streamlining the setup with a user-friendly platform—because who doesn&#39;t want to save time and dodge headaches?</p></td></tr></table><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="https://powerdmarc.com/what-is-dmarc-policy/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=the-one-where-we-talk-authentication"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:5.0px 5.0px 5.0px 5.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><table width="100%" class="bh__column_wrapper"><tr><td width="70%" class="bh__column"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">DMARC Becomes Mandatory for the Payment Card Industry Starting in 2025 - PowerDMARC</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Wake up and smell the cybersecurity coffee! By March 2025, the Payment Card Industry says &quot;No more Mr. Nice Guy&quot; to businesses slacking on email security. DMARC, the digital bouncer for your inbox, will be a must-have to keep phishing riff-raff at bay. This move aims to armor up payment transactions across healthcare, retail, and hospitality sectors. So, gear up with those DMARC shields, folks—because when it comes to protecting cardholder data, it&#39;s about to get real.</p></td><td width="30%" class="bh__column"><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/f338bb64-ff8e-489f-8621-9fc7438fbcbd/DMARC-Becomes-Mandatory-for-the-Payment-Card-Industry-Starting-in-2025.jpg?t=1737112231"/></div><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"></p></td></tr></table><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="https://powerdmarc.com/dmarc-pci-dss-compliance/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=the-one-where-we-talk-authentication"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:5.0px 5.0px 5.0px 5.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><table width="100%" class="bh__column_wrapper"><tr><td width="30%" class="bh__column"><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/cdfc1bd1-3f3c-4530-9528-4d3c7bbc22eb/Copy-of-Blog-Post-Images-1280-x-720-px-2-960x540.jpg?t=1737112342"/></div></td><td width="70%" class="bh__column"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">DKIM fail: Reasons, types, examples, and how to fix it - Valimail</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Email deliverability woes? DKIM fails might be your gremlin. This sneaky issue occurs when your email&#39;s cryptographic signature doesn&#39;t match up, potentially due to misconfigurations or content changes. From expired keys to DNS hiccups, DKIM fails can land your emails in digital purgatory (read: spam folder). But fear not, email warriors! Regular key updates, accurate DNS setups, and a bit of patience during DNS propagation can keep your digital missives on the straight and narrow. And if you&#39;re feeling overwhelmed, Valimail&#39;s automated solutions promise to be your DKIM knight in shining armor.</p></td></tr></table><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="https://www.valimail.com/blog/dkim-fail/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=the-one-where-we-talk-authentication"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:5.0px 5.0px 5.0px 5.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><table width="100%" class="bh__column_wrapper"><tr><td width="70%" class="bh__column"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">11 reasons BIMI should be a priority in your marketing budget - Valimail</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Ready to turn your emails into a branding powerhouse? BIMI isn&#39;t just another tech acronym to memorize—it&#39;s your ticket to making your brand&#39;s logo a familiar face in the crowded inbox party. With BIMI, your logo gets prime real estate beside your emails, boosting recognition, engagement, and security. Plus, it&#39;s a steal compared to other ad spaces, potentially upping revenue by 23%. Still not convinced? It&#39;s like a verified badge deterring those pesky email impersonators. Jump on the BIMI bandwagon before your competitors do, and watch your brand&#39;s email game soar to new heights—courtesy of Valimail, the bouncer handling the techy door policy. 📧✨</p></td><td width="30%" class="bh__column"><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/144b4be5-f577-4495-8dec-c2f60f9a8fdd/Copy-of-Blog-Post-Images-1280-x-720-px-5-960x540.jpg?t=1737112451"/></div><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"></p></td></tr></table><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="https://www.valimail.com/blog/why-add-bimi-to-marketing-budget/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=the-one-where-we-talk-authentication"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Jobs</span></h2><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);"><a class="link" href="https://resend.com/careers/customer-success-engineer-na?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=the-one-where-we-talk-authentication" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Customer Success Engineer @ Resend (US)</a></span></h4><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);"><a class="link" href="https://resend.com/careers/customer-success-engineer-eu?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=the-one-where-we-talk-authentication" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Customer Success Engineer @ Resend (EU)</a></span></h4><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);"><a class="link" href="https://wustl.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/West-Campus-Main-Bldg/Senior-Associate-Director--Digital-Strategy---University-Advancement_JR86307?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=the-one-where-we-talk-authentication" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Senior Associate Director, Digital Strategy @ University Advancement</a></span></h4><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);"><a class="link" href="https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/upgrade/jobs/4487906005?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=the-one-where-we-talk-authentication" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Lifecycle Marketing Manager @ Upgrade (fintech)</a></span></h4><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);"><a class="link" href="https://apply.workable.com/sinch/j/D53BFA1E7E/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=the-one-where-we-talk-authentication" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Anti-Abuse Operations Specialist @ Sinch</a></span></h4><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="meme-of-the-week">😂 <span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Meme Of The Week</span></h2><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/aba7e226-d3e4-47ca-8af1-3f833e1e20e9/1720413464002.jpeg?t=1737102375"/></div></div><div class='beehiiv__footer'><br class='beehiiv__footer__break'><hr class='beehiiv__footer__line'><a target="_blank" class="beehiiv__footer_link" style="text-align: center;" href="https://www.beehiiv.com/?utm_campaign=d15edc59-2a69-4da0-aadc-c8df0da53123&utm_medium=post_rss&utm_source=email_marketing_journal">Powered by beehiiv</a></div></div>
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  <title>Will XMail be the equalizer?</title>
  <description>Elon Musk is at it again</description>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 13:11:00 +0000</pubDate>
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</style><div class='beehiiv__body'><h1 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Should Gmail et al. be concerned?</span></h1><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">I work with many companies with list sizes varying from a few thousand subscribers to millions of subscribers. They all have one thing in common … Over 60% of all lists consist of Gmail and Google Workspace email addresses.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">There is generally also a fair number of Yahoo! and Microsoft addresses.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Those truly are the big three in the email space. Yes, there are many other providers, but they generally make up a relatively small percentage of an email list.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Fellow South African Elon Musk, owner of X (Formerly Twitter), first hinted at XMail becoming a thing in February 2024 and then again in December 2024, with speculation being that it is indeed being worked on in earnest.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">If X is indeed working on XMail, they have a very steep hill to climb to genuinely compete with the big three.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">In this edition, there is an article by Chad S. White diving deep into how Xmail could impact email and email marketing in the near term. I strongly suggest you give it a read!</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Other topics covered in the edition …</p><ul><li><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><b>Some of the best subject lines from the past year to use as inspiration</b></p></li><li><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><b>Warming up your email domain</b></p></li><li><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><b>iOS 18.2 and the tabs it brings to email on device</b></p></li><li><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><b>Should you use no-reply addresses for your email marketing?</b></p></li><li><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><b>The three key stages of a content marketing funnel</b></p></li><li><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><b>What XMail could do to the ecosystem</b></p></li><li><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><b>Email is where it is at, with 4.48 Billion users now globally</b></p></li><li><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><b>DKIM in plain English</b></p></li><li><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><b>UTM Tracking in email</b></p></li><li><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><b>DMARC Security in 2025</b></p></li></ul><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911038"/></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h3 class="heading" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Together with:</span></h3><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><a class="link" href="https://www.hygieneengine.com/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=will-xmail-be-the-equalizer" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">HygieneEngine</a> is today&#39;s most advanced email threat removal and verification service!</p><div class="image"><a class="image__link" href="https://www.hygieneengine.com/?utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=will-xmail-be-the-equalizer" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/436829ca-1b0b-4d0e-990d-06d0619a5603/website_logo_solid_background.png?t=1733738952"/></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Consultants</span></h2><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:5.0px 5.0px 5.0px 5.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><table width="100%" class="bh__column_wrapper"><tr><td width="30%" class="bh__column"><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/308209d5-e439-457e-af7b-51c757a201e4/A_Year_of_Campaign_Subject_Lines-_Inspiration_from_2024.png?t=1736422049"/></div></td><td width="70%" class="bh__column"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">A Year of Campaign Subject Lines: Inspiration from 2024 - Email Marketing Rules</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Chad S. White dishes out a year&#39;s worth of clever email subject lines that hitch a ride on holidays and seasons, giving campaigns that extra oomph. For a full rundown of these catchy hooks, check out his compilation on Oracle’s Modern Marketing Blog – and maybe steal a line or two for your 2025 marketing playbook. No need to thank us, just don&#39;t use &quot;Season&#39;s Greetings&quot; in August.</p></td></tr></table><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="http://www.emailmarketingrules.com/a-year-of-campaign-subject-lines-inspiration-from-2024/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=will-xmail-be-the-equalizer"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:5.0px 5.0px 5.0px 5.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><table width="100%" class="bh__column_wrapper"><tr><td width="70%" class="bh__column"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Domain Warming and the Importance of Domain Age - EmailKarma</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">New to the email game? Pump the brakes, hotshot. Your brand-spanking-new domain might be fresh, but it&#39;s also under the email world&#39;s microscope. Domains under 90 days old are like catnip for spam filters and skeptical mailbox providers. To avoid the dreaded spam folder, ease into the email scene with a good ol&#39; warm-up—think light jogging for your domain&#39;s rep. And watch out for those &quot;cousin domains,&quot; they&#39;re not the clever trick you think—they could tarnish your brand&#39;s good name. Remember, trust is a marathon, not a sprint.</p></td><td width="30%" class="bh__column"><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2151b12c-6bb5-4e22-ade2-233a65ae37c7/DomainWarming.jpg?t=1736422241"/></div><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"></p></td></tr></table><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="https://emailkarma.net/domain-warming-and-the-importance-of-domain-age/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=will-xmail-be-the-equalizer"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Email Service Providers (ESPs)</span></h2><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:5.0px 5.0px 5.0px 5.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><table width="100%" class="bh__column_wrapper"><tr><td width="30%" class="bh__column"><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/74ed5fc0-2711-4a5e-b763-2ea5b09ae104/Apple_iOS_18.2-_What_It_Means_for_Your_2025_Email_Marketing_Strategy_And_Beyond.jpg?t=1736425001"/></div></td><td width="70%" class="bh__column"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;">Apple iOS 18.2: What It Means for Your 2025 Email Marketing Strategy And Beyond - Drip</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Apple&#39;s iOS 18.2 is shaking up the email scene with fresh Mail features like Inbox Categories and AI Summaries, making it crucial for marketers to adapt. Preheaders are passé as AI takes over, so make your subject lines pop and content snappy. Embrace the new order—categorize wisely, authenticate emails, and personalize to avoid the batch-and-blast blues. Stand out with Branded Mail and keep an eye on your email&#39;s landing spot. Time to tweak those email strategies, folks!</p></td></tr></table><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="https://www.drip.com/blog/apple-ios-18-what-it-means-for-your-2025-email-marketing-strategy-and-beyond?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=will-xmail-be-the-equalizer"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:5.0px 5.0px 5.0px 5.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><table width="100%" class="bh__column_wrapper"><tr><td width="70%" class="bh__column"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Noreply email address: Best practices for your email strategy - MailJet</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Noreply emails are the digital equivalent of a conversation-ending brick wall, and using them can be an email marketing faux pas. Chris Arrendale, CEO of Inbox Rev, warns that noreply@domain.com addresses can ding your deliverability, up your spam folder residency, and sour the customer experience. Instead, embrace reply-to addresses for better engagement and avoid landing on the naughty list of ISPs and GDPR watchdogs. Keep conversations flowing and customer relationships growing by saying &quot;No&quot; to noreply.</p></td><td width="30%" class="bh__column"><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/7f5a6e50-7101-4c6c-ac3d-988810e67573/Noreply_email_address-_Best_practices_for_your_email_strategy.jpg?t=1736425188"/></div><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"></p></td></tr></table><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="https://www.mailjet.com/blog/deliverability/noreply-email-address/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=will-xmail-be-the-equalizer"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:5.0px 5.0px 5.0px 5.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><table width="100%" class="bh__column_wrapper"><tr><td width="30%" class="bh__column"><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/5ba8eea9-e00b-47cc-aac5-252999d1cf72/Content_Marketing_Funnel-_3_Key_Stages_Explained__2025_.jpg?t=1736427281"/></div></td><td width="70%" class="bh__column"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;">Content Marketing Funnel: 3 Key Stages Explained (2025) - beehiiv</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">In a world with goldfish attention spans, the content marketing funnel is your golden net to catch and convert fleeting interest into loyalty. Diving into the 3 stages—Awareness (TOFU), Consideration (MOFU), and Decision (BOFU)—the article serves up a feast of strategies to keep your audience swimming smoothly from first nibble to final bite. From SEO-optimized blog posts to engaging webinars, it&#39;s all about serving the right content at the right stage, with a sprinkle of expert help and analytics to ensure you&#39;re the big fish in any pond. 🐠💡🎣</p></td></tr></table><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://blog.beehiiv.com/p/content-marketing-funnel-3-key-stages-explained-2025?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=will-xmail-be-the-equalizer"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="email-service-providers-es-ps"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Mailbox Providers (MBPs)</span></h2><h3 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">None this week</span></h3><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Other</span></h2><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:5.0px 5.0px 5.0px 5.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><table width="100%" class="bh__column_wrapper"><tr><td width="30%" class="bh__column"><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/04d48425-491d-440d-bd79-67bd332fff50/d8045d91874440629d113bd91831983f.jpg?t=1736426119"/></div></td><td width="70%" class="bh__column"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">What XMail&#39;s Launch Could Mean for Email Marketers - CMSWire</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Elon Musk&#39;s potential XMail launch could shake up the email world, for better or worse. While it might diversify the ecosystem and enable innovative social-email integrations, XMail could also complicate rendering and deliverability for marketers. The jury&#39;s out on whether it&#39;ll soar or crash and burn like Facebook&#39;s email flop. One thing&#39;s certain: Musk&#39;s latest brainchild is bound to ruffle some feathers in the inbox.</p></td></tr></table><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="https://www.cmswire.com/digital-marketing/what-xmails-launch-could-mean-for-email-marketers/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=will-xmail-be-the-equalizer"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:5.0px 5.0px 5.0px 5.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><table width="100%" class="bh__column_wrapper"><tr><td width="70%" class="bh__column"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Email&#39;s Happening, Now With 4.48B Users Across The Globe - MediaPost</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Wake up and smell the inbox! Email marketing is far from dead with a whopping 4.48 billion users globally, and it&#39;s only growing. Shopify&#39;s latest stats reveal email is the MVP for 44% of marketers, with 52% seeing their ROI double just last year. Yet, only a third of marketers are tapping into this goldmine, despite plans to beef up their email budgets. With average open rates at 36.5%, isn&#39;t it time to get send-happy? 📧💰</p></td><td width="30%" class="bh__column"><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/b9a49f35-7c17-4d36-b818-f923d6dbfa07/Email_s_Happening__Now_With_4.48B_Users_Across_The_Globe.jpg?t=1736426371"/></div><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"></p></td></tr></table><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/402281/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=will-xmail-be-the-equalizer"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="other"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Tools</span></h2><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:5.0px 5.0px 5.0px 5.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><table width="100%" class="bh__column_wrapper"><tr><td width="30%" class="bh__column"><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/98d472ba-9c7b-4b22-9a70-520b9730469b/What-is-DKIM_-How-to-explain-DKIM-in-plain-English_.jpg.jpg?t=1736426568"/></div></td><td width="70%" class="bh__column"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">What is DKIM? How to explain DKIM in plain English? - EasyDMARC</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">DKIM and SPF are like the dynamic duo of email security, keeping your messages from turning into digital dust in spam folders. DKIM is the suave secret agent, providing a digital signature that verifies your email&#39;s origin. Meanwhile, SPF is the bouncer, listing VIP servers allowed to send emails on your behalf. Together, they work to ensure your emails reach the inbox stage, not the dreaded spam dungeon. Remember, in the world of email, trust is everything, and these two are your best allies. Keep your friends close, but your email authentication closer.</p></td></tr></table><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="https://easydmarc.com/blog/how-to-explain-dkim-in-plain-english/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=will-xmail-be-the-equalizer"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:5.0px 5.0px 5.0px 5.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><table width="100%" class="bh__column_wrapper"><tr><td width="70%" class="bh__column"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">UTM Email Tracking: How to Use UTM Tags to Track Your Campaigns - GlockApps</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Say goodbye to unreliable open rates and hello to UTM tags, the email marketer&#39;s secret weapon for tracking campaign success. UTM parameters—those nifty tags you add to your URLs—let you see exactly which emails are driving traffic to your site. Dive into the world of UTM codes with a guide on setting them up and avoiding common pitfalls. Remember, clear and consistent tagging is your ticket to actionable insights. So tag wisely, analyze regularly, and watch your email efforts pay off with precision! 🕵️‍♂️✉️📈</p></td><td width="30%" class="bh__column"><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/e084898b-596a-440c-b7ea-ccf59a0b7201/UTM-Email-Tracking.png?t=1736426723"/></div><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"></p></td></tr></table><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="https://glockapps.com/blog/utm-email-tracking/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=will-xmail-be-the-equalizer"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:5.0px 5.0px 5.0px 5.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><table width="100%" class="bh__column_wrapper"><tr><td width="30%" class="bh__column"><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/84008f23-b5b4-41b0-9103-5b3813fe1b61/DMARC-Security-in-2025-1-2.jpg?t=1736430101"/></div></td><td width="70%" class="bh__column"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">DMARC Security in 2025 - PowerDMARC</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">In the cyber seas, DMARC is your trusty anchor, ensuring email authenticity and shielding your domain from the phishing pirates. It&#39;s a combo move—pair DMARC with SPF and DKIM for a trinity of email security. Newbies, fear not! Cloud-based solutions and online tools make setting sail with DMARC a breeze. And if you&#39;re looking to become a captain of email security, free DMARC training awaits. Ahoy, PowerDMARC&#39;s Ahona Rudra steers you towards calm waters with expert tips and strategies.</p></td></tr></table><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://powerdmarc.com/dmarc-security-guide/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=will-xmail-be-the-equalizer"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 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</style><div class='beehiiv__body'><h1 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="welcome-to-2025"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Welcome to 2025!</span></h1><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Wow, time is flying! It feels like just yesterday that Yahoogle brought down the email authentication hammer, and here we are nearly 1 year after the go-live date.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Here where I live in South Africa, it is summer, and wow, it is a scorcher! I live in a small coastal town, and our humidity is through the roof. While I am working on getting this latest edition out to you, I have a team installing ACs in every room. We can’t breathe it is so hot. It&#39;s NOT fun, but we can cool down properly in a few hours! 🥵</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Because of all the work going on today, this intro is shorter than usual. Next week, I will be much cooler, quieter, and able to write a proper introduction 🤪</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">I hope you’re comfortable, temperature-wise, where you are!</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Cheers</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Richelo “Rich” Killian</p><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911038"/></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h3 class="heading" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Together with:</span></h3><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><a class="link" href="https://www.hygieneengine.com/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=are-you-ready" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">HygieneEngine</a> is today&#39;s most advanced email threat removal and verification service!</p><div class="image"><a class="image__link" href="https://www.hygieneengine.com/?utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=are-you-ready" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/436829ca-1b0b-4d0e-990d-06d0619a5603/website_logo_solid_background.png?t=1733738952"/></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="consultants"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Consultants</span></h2><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:5.0px 5.0px 5.0px 5.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><table width="100%" class="bh__column_wrapper"><tr><td width="30%" class="bh__column"><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/51a4fc4d-6397-474a-96b2-d9911cc92ad0/What_s_in_Store_for_Email_Marketers_in_2025.jpg?t=1735801713"/></div></td><td width="70%" class="bh__column"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">What’s in Store for Email Marketers in 2025? - Only Influencers</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Email&#39;s not going anywhere, folks. Tom Wozniak predicts a 2025 where email marketing flourishes amidst tighter regulations on other channels. AI&#39;s the new director in town, revolutionizing video content in emails with ease and sass. Meanwhile, AI&#39;s also gatekeeping your inbox, summarizing and sorting like a boss. Privacy laws? They&#39;re multiplying, but don&#39;t hold your breath for a federal one. And personalization? More isn&#39;t always better. Marketers might just hit the sweet spot without breaking the bank. Stay tuned, and go easy on those Bears predictions, Tom. 🐻✉️🚀</p></td></tr></table><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="https://onlyinfluencers.com/email-marketing-blog-posts/best-practice-email-strategy/entry/what-s-in-store-for-email-marketers-in-2025?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=are-you-ready"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:5.0px 5.0px 5.0px 5.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><table width="100%" class="bh__column_wrapper"><tr><td width="70%" class="bh__column"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Stop using Entrust for your BIMI Certificates - Word to the Wise</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Entrust has fallen from grace in the digital trust world, with Apple joining Google in giving them the cold shoulder. Post-November 15th, Apple devices will scoff at any new Entrust-issued certificates, including those flashy BIMI ones. If your BIMI certificate is from Entrust, it&#39;s time to buddy up with DigiCert, pronto. Oh, and if you&#39;re curious about your BIMI&#39;s pedigree, just whip out some command-line magic to reveal its roots.</p></td><td width="30%" class="bh__column"><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/bd09506e-2e0e-499b-9100-bbea74e1ec6e/Stop_using_Entrust_for_your_BIMI_Certificates.png?t=1735801877"/></div><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"></p></td></tr></table><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="https://wordtothewise.com/2024/12/stop-using-entrust-for-your-bimi-certificates/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=are-you-ready"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:5.0px 5.0px 5.0px 5.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><table width="100%" class="bh__column_wrapper"><tr><td width="30%" class="bh__column"><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/62f42c69-a2e2-4721-a480-437ede31cbff/Talking_Spamhaus_with_Andrew_Barrett.jpg?t=1735802010"/></div></td><td width="70%" class="bh__column"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Talking Spamhaus with Andrew Barrett - Spam Resource</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Al Iverson of Valimail sat down with Andrew Barrett from Spamhaus to demystify the enigma of blocklists in his latest &quot;Ask Al&quot; video. Clients often view Spamhaus as a &quot;black box,&quot; so Al&#39;s aiming to shed some light on the subject. Tune in weekly for more email wisdom, and remember, while Al&#39;s word isn&#39;t law, civility in the comments is. Check out the chat on YouTube and subscribe for your regular dose of deliverability dialogue.</p></td></tr></table><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="https://www.spamresource.com/2024/12/talking-spamhaus-with-andrew-barrett.html?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=are-you-ready"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="email-service-providers-es-ps"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Email Service Providers (ESPs)</span></h2><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:5.0px 5.0px 5.0px 5.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><table width="100%" class="bh__column_wrapper"><tr><td width="30%" class="bh__column"><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/04004bd1-c56b-4023-8b78-346f011ef362/8_Strategies_for_Re-Engaging_Inactive_Subscribers_in_2025.png?t=1735802185"/></div></td><td width="70%" class="bh__column"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:#14A92B;">8 Strategies for Re-Engaging Inactive Subscribers in 2025 - Emercury</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Wake up and smell the coffee, marketers! It&#39;s 2025, and your email list is thirsting for a refresh. Dust off those inactive subscribers and turn them back into gold with these 8 hot strategies: segment like a boss, personalize like you&#39;re their BFF, dangle irresistible offers, and get social with retargeting ads. Don&#39;t just send emails—send lifelines with surveys and A/B tests that scream &quot;We get you!&quot; And remember, always keep an eye on the prize with real-time engagement tracking. Ready to win back those email wallflowers? Brew up these tactics and watch your list sparkle again.</p></td></tr></table><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="https://www.spamtacular.com/2024/12/13/2025-email-get-rid-of-the-training-wheels/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=are-you-ready"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:5.0px 5.0px 5.0px 5.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><table width="100%" class="bh__column_wrapper"><tr><td width="70%" class="bh__column"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Happy New Year messages to clients & customers (+ real examples) - GetResponse</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Wake up and smell the data! Email marketing just got a fresh brew with the latest insights. Open rates are soaring higher than your caffeine levels on a Monday morning, and click-throughs are spicier than the office gossip. But hold onto your mugs, because the real kicker is the ROI—turns out, emails are more cost-effective than your daily latte. Stay perky, marketers; your campaigns are about to steam up the charts. ☕💼</p></td><td width="30%" class="bh__column"><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/7449ab6a-9f85-41f1-a87b-74f90b2a8a25/Happy_New_Year_messages_to_clients___customers.jpg?t=1735802350"/></div><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"></p></td></tr></table><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="https://www.getresponse.com/blog/happy-new-year-messages-to-clients?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=are-you-ready"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:5.0px 5.0px 5.0px 5.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><table width="100%" class="bh__column_wrapper"><tr><td width="30%" class="bh__column"><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/b9c8429e-b674-47bf-96bf-0100d0a053c5/Double_opt-in_vs._Single_opt-in-_Which_one_should_you_use.jpg?t=1735802572"/></div></td><td width="70%" class="bh__column"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Double opt-in vs. Single opt-in: Which one should you use? - MailJet</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">In the email marketing showdown, double opt-in takes the crown over its single opt-in counterpart. Doubling up means users confirm their subscription twice, ensuring you&#39;re not ghosted by bots or typo-prone humans. This method may seem like a high jump in the subscriber signup Olympics, but the rewards are golden: cleaner lists, higher engagement, and a sparkling sender reputation. So, gear up for a bit of extra legwork, because when it comes to building a list that&#39;s all killer, no filler, double opt-in is your MVP. 🏆✉️</p></td></tr></table><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="https://www.mailjet.com/blog/deliverability/double-opt-in-should-i-or-shouldnt-i/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=are-you-ready"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="email-service-providers-es-ps"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Mailbox Providers (MBPs)</span></h2><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="none-this-week"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">None This Week</span></h4><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="other"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Other</span></h2><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:5.0px 5.0px 5.0px 5.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><table width="100%" class="bh__column_wrapper"><tr><td width="30%" class="bh__column"><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/5455dd1f-83e5-4be1-bbb0-abf26451cf84/Tour_Of_The_AI_Horizon-_What_Email_Marketers_Can_Expect_To_See_In_2025.jpg?t=1735802796"/></div></td><td width="70%" class="bh__column"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Tour Of The AI Horizon: What Email Marketers Can Expect To See In 2025 - MediaPost</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">AI is the belle of the ball in email marketing, with 88% of senders playing with its features like content creation and hyper-personalization. By 2025, expect AI to dazzle with dynamic content and more human-like website interactions. But it&#39;s not all champagne and confetti—marketers are sweating over data security and ethical dilemmas. So, buckle up, email wizards; AI&#39;s your dance partner for the foreseeable future, and it&#39;s leading the tango. 🤖✉️💃</p></td></tr></table><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/402175/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=are-you-ready"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:5.0px 5.0px 5.0px 5.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><table width="100%" class="bh__column_wrapper"><tr><td width="70%" class="bh__column"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">PEC “invoice scam” - Stealing time, money, and trust from businesses - The Spamhaus Project</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Beware the PEC invoice scam! Italy&#39;s certified email system, designed to legally bind digital correspondence, is under siege by cybercriminals. As the EU considers a similar setup, Spamhaus reports a surge in PEC credential theft, with scammers targeting businesses for time and money. Despite the chaos, PEC providers remain hesitant to tighten security, fearing legal backlash. For now, it&#39;s on users to stay vigilant against these sophisticated invoice schemes.</p></td><td width="30%" class="bh__column"><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/c654e8f4-5e0b-4807-956e-0ac7be5bf1eb/PEC__invoice_scam__-_Stealing_time__money__and_trust_from_businesses.png?t=1735802948"/></div><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"></p></td></tr></table><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="https://www.spamhaus.org/resource-hub/cybercrime/pec-invoice-scam?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=are-you-ready"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="other"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Tools</span></h2><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:5.0px 5.0px 5.0px 5.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><table width="100%" class="bh__column_wrapper"><tr><td width="30%" class="bh__column"><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/c0a94dd2-8636-47e3-b1b9-85f772e82953/Email_File_Size_Limits_and_Attachment_Restrictions.png?t=1735803099"/></div></td><td width="70%" class="bh__column"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Email File Size Limits and Attachment Restrictions - GlockApps</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Struggling to send that hefty presentation via email? You&#39;re slamming into the digital world&#39;s version of &quot;you can&#39;t fit a square peg in a round hole.&quot; Email services like Gmail, Outlook, and Yahoo cap you at 20-25 MB to keep their servers sprightly and your bandwidth unburdened. Overstep the bounds, and you&#39;ll get cozy with error messages or, worse, ghosted by the recipient&#39;s server. Dodge the drama by compressing files, breaking them into bite-sized pieces, or embracing the cloud with a shareable link. Remember, MIME encoding inflates your files by about 30%, so pack light to ensure your message lands smoothly in inboxes. Keep it sleek, quick, and mobile-friendly—your email&#39;s waistline and your recipients will thank you.</p></td></tr></table><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="https://glockapps.com/blog/email-file-size-limits-and-attachment-restrictions/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=are-you-ready"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:5.0px 5.0px 5.0px 5.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><table width="100%" class="bh__column_wrapper"><tr><td width="70%" class="bh__column"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">The Litmus Team’s Top Email Tips for 2025 - Litmus</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">The Litmus team has brewed up some fresh insights for email marketers: interactive emails, lifecycle strategies, and savvy data management are the hot trends for the year. With only 44% of marketers utilizing lifecycle emails, there&#39;s room to grow in crafting messages that evolve with the customer journey. Segmentation and dynamic content are your best friends for personalization, but don&#39;t snooze on AI—these tools are time-savers, not just flashy gadgets. Need a productivity boost? Consider dedicated design tools and automation to keep those campaigns buzzing. And remember, data isn&#39;t just a four-letter word; it&#39;s the honey that sweetens your strategy. So, sip on these tips and get ready to craft emails that are more engaging than your morning cup of joe.</p></td><td width="30%" class="bh__column"><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/1b66d2af-1dd5-40e9-8394-24be8767d061/The_Litmus_Team_s_Top_Email_Tips_for_2025.png?t=1735803446"/></div><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"></p></td></tr></table><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="https://www.litmus.com/blog/top-email-marketing-tips?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=are-you-ready"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="jobs"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Jobs</span></h2><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="none-this-week"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">None This Week</span></h4><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="jobs"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Events</span></h2><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="subject-source"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">None This Week</span></h4><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="meme-of-the-week">😂 <span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Meme Of The Week</span></h2><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/9173bd89-4c9a-4dcb-998f-722526515693/1735662512444.jpeg?t=1735803562"/></div></div><div class='beehiiv__footer'><br class='beehiiv__footer__break'><hr class='beehiiv__footer__line'><a target="_blank" class="beehiiv__footer_link" style="text-align: center;" href="https://www.beehiiv.com/?utm_campaign=50ad4dac-846e-4f1d-8c18-36d0b72b0f1d&utm_medium=post_rss&utm_source=email_marketing_journal">Powered by beehiiv</a></div></div>
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  <title>2025 is knocking 🥳</title>
  <description>Is your email marketing ready for 2025?</description>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:06:00 +0000</pubDate>
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    <dc:creator>Richelo Killian</dc:creator>
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</style><div class='beehiiv__body'><h1 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="is-your-email-program-ready-for-202"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Is Your Email Program Ready For 2025?</span></h1><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">It is hard to believe that we are mere days away from 2025!</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">I hope you were able to spend some quality time with family and friends over this festive season!</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">2024 was HUGE for email marketing, with Yahoogle bringing down the hammer on authentication and making what has been best practices for a long time, required practices. Deliverability people celebrated like the geeks we are at the news that first broke in October 2023, with the go-live date in February 2024.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">What can we expect in 2025 for email marketing?</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">I don’t have a working crystal ball yet, but I suspect we will see more Mailbox Providers (MBPs) jumping on the bandwagon of full authentication. We MAY see some MBPs require DMARC enforcement and not just p=none like it is now.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Seeing as authentication alignment is now much more prevalent, we will see domain reputation continue to play a more significant role while IP reputation importance continues to decline.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Here’s to an incredible 2025 for you, your family, your friends, and your business!</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">See you next year! (Next Friday 🤪 )</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Richelo “Rich” Killian</p><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911038"/></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h3 class="heading" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Together with:</span></h3><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><a class="link" href="https://www.hygieneengine.com/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=2025-is-knocking" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">HygieneEngine</a> is today&#39;s most advanced email threat removal and verification service!</p><div class="image"><a class="image__link" href="https://www.hygieneengine.com/?utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=2025-is-knocking" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/436829ca-1b0b-4d0e-990d-06d0619a5603/website_logo_solid_background.png?t=1733738952"/></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="consultants"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Consultants</span></h2><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:5.0px 5.0px 5.0px 5.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><table width="100%" class="bh__column_wrapper"><tr><td width="30%" class="bh__column"><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/722bb521-f9fa-4d54-925e-e0cfc3a4fbca/2025_Email-_Get_Rid_of_the_Training_Wheels.jpg?t=1735200221"/></div></td><td width="70%" class="bh__column"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:#14A92B;">2025 Email: Get Rid of the Training Wheels - Spamtacular</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Email authentication is no longer a &quot;nice to have&quot;—it&#39;s essential for deliverability in 2025. With Yahoo and Google tightening the screws, it&#39;s time to sharpen your SPF, beef up your DKIM keys, and ditch the DMARC training wheels. The future is now, and it&#39;s demanding more than just a gym membership—it wants you sweating for that inbox placement. Keep your authentication game strong, or risk being left behind with the weak keys and wide-open doors of yesterday&#39;s email strategies.</p></td></tr></table><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="https://www.spamtacular.com/2024/12/13/2025-email-get-rid-of-the-training-wheels/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=2025-is-knocking"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:5.0px 5.0px 5.0px 5.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><table width="100%" class="bh__column_wrapper"><tr><td width="70%" class="bh__column"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Is Email Marketing’s ROI Sky-High or Irrelevant? - Only Influencers</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Despite email marketing&#39;s stellar ROI, clocking in at an impressive $36 for every $1 spent, brands are curiously shifting their budgets to flashier but less profitable paid media channels. It seems the simplicity of buying ads is trumping the lucrative but complex world of email, where personalization and automation reign supreme. As the channel&#39;s intricacies grow, from AI-driven summaries to privacy protections, marketers seem to be yearning for the good old days—or perhaps just easier days.</p></td><td width="30%" class="bh__column"><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/42a6779d-ce5b-4548-884d-be7484ceca27/Is_Email_Marketing_s_ROI_Sky-High_or_Irrelevant.jpg?t=1735200594"/></div><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"></p></td></tr></table><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="https://onlyinfluencers.com/email-marketing-blog-posts/best-practice-email-strategy/entry/is-email-marketing-s-roi-sky-high-or-irrelevant?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=2025-is-knocking"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="email-service-providers-es-ps"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Email Service Providers (ESPs)</span></h2><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:5.0px 5.0px 5.0px 5.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><table width="100%" class="bh__column_wrapper"><tr><td width="30%" class="bh__column"><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/39fce07c-a1e2-4e76-9da6-4d3a56be83ca/Cyber-Week-Trends-Blog-Header-1.jpg?t=1735211560"/></div></td><td width="70%" class="bh__column"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Retail and E-Commerce Trends: What Cyber Week Can Tell Us About 2025 - Iterable</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Peering into the e-commerce crystal ball post-Cyber Week, we&#39;re seeing the future of retail shaped by personalized experiences and tech advancements. Personalization is key, with McKinsey highlighting a potential 50% drop in customer acquisition costs and a revenue bump of 5-15%. But, with 0% of consumers rating their brand experiences as excellent, there&#39;s room to grow. Brands are also diversifying their comms across channels, with mobile dominating the scene—SMS messages spiked 68% on Black Friday. AI is becoming the marketing MVP, powering 50 million campaigns over the holiday weekend. Bargain hunters aren&#39;t going anywhere, so savvy pricing strategies are a must. And, as the return costs hit $890 billion, retailers are balancing fees with customer satisfaction. The takeaway? To win in 2025, retailers must embrace cross-channel, mobile-first, and AI-driven strategies to keep up with the Joneses of e-commerce.</p></td></tr></table><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="https://iterable.com/blog/cyber-week-retail-e-commerce-trends-2025/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=2025-is-knocking"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:5.0px 5.0px 5.0px 5.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><table width="100%" class="bh__column_wrapper"><tr><td width="70%" class="bh__column"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Why Q1 2025 Matters More Than Ever: How to Start the New Year with Record-Breaking Sales - Mailberry</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Q1 2025 is the make-or-break for trendsetting retailers. With consumers hitting the reset button on spending, a focus on health and lifestyle, and subscription services booming by 30%, savvy brands are ditching the &quot;same old&quot; for personalized, AI-enhanced shopping experiences. Miss the early Q1 train, and you&#39;ll miss out on the second wave of holiday shopping and face steeper ad costs. So, whip up those &#39;New Year, New You&#39; campaigns, sprinkle in exclusive Q1 promos, retarget the holiday hangovers, and get your SEO game on point. Email marketing? Go for fresh starts and personal touches. This isn&#39;t just a new quarter; it&#39;s your launchpad for a record year. And if you&#39;re not into DIY, consider a platform that does the heavy lifting for you.</p></td><td width="30%" class="bh__column"><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/88dc0420-f154-4b54-9152-15d5df659708/Why_Q1_2025_Matters_More_Than_Ever-_How_to_Start_the_New_Year_with_Record-Breaking_Sales.jpg?t=1735211726"/></div><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"></p></td></tr></table><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="https://mailberry.ai/blog/kickstart-2025-with-unstoppable-sales-growth/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=2025-is-knocking"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="email-service-providers-es-ps"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Mailbox Providers (MBPs)</span></h2><h3 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="none-this-week"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">None this week</span></h3><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="other"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Other</span></h2><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:5.0px 5.0px 5.0px 5.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><table width="100%" class="bh__column_wrapper"><tr><td width="30%" class="bh__column"><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/3eb6faff-7b81-49dc-bc7f-06585065bea3/You_Should_Know_These_Email_Marketing_Stats_in_2025.jpg?t=1735211964"/></div></td><td width="70%" class="bh__column"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">You Should Know These Email Marketing Stats in 2025 - Shopify</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Email remains the darling of the marketing world, with a whopping 44% of pros crowning it their top tool. In the ecommerce realm, email is the golden goose, boasting an ROI of $36 for every buck spent. Despite the rise of mobile, marketers are still betting big on inbox engagement, with 87% planning to keep or boost their email budget. And personalization? That&#39;s the secret sauce, with dynamic content and targeted messages amping up performance. So, keep those emojis in your subject lines and your segmentation sharp – the future of email marketing is looking bright and personalized.</p></td></tr></table><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="https://www.shopify.com/ie/blog/email-marketing-statistics?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=2025-is-knocking"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:5.0px 5.0px 5.0px 5.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><table width="100%" class="bh__column_wrapper"><tr><td width="70%" class="bh__column"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">55+ Powerful Email Marketing Statistics To Grow in 2025 - G2</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Email marketing isn&#39;t going anywhere—by 2027, it&#39;s expected to rake in $17.9 billion globally. With 240 million emails sent every minute, it&#39;s the MVP of marketing strategies, boasting a staggering 3,600% ROI. Trends show mobile is key, with over half of all emails opened on smartphones. Personalization isn&#39;t just a buzzword; it&#39;s a game-changer, potentially boosting revenue by 760%. Meanwhile, AI is the new kid on the block, with 95% of AI-utilizing marketers giving it a thumbs-up for effectiveness. Keep up or get left behind!</p></td><td width="30%" class="bh__column"><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/de728fbf-8209-4671-adf5-fa5e214c1fdb/55%2B_Powerful_Email_Marketing_Statistics_To_Grow_in_2025.jpg?t=1735212124"/></div><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"></p></td></tr></table><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="https://learn.g2.com/email-marketing-statistics?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=2025-is-knocking"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="other"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Tools</span></h2><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:5.0px 5.0px 5.0px 5.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><table width="100%" class="bh__column_wrapper"><tr><td width="30%" class="bh__column"><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/06f23401-b03a-435b-bec2-903e8e39e53b/10_Email_Marketing_Goals_for_2025_from_GlockApps.png?t=1735212277"/></div></td><td width="70%" class="bh__column"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">10 Email Marketing Goals for 2025 from GlockApps</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Email marketers, buckle up for 2025 with GlockApps&#39; 10-point checklist! Say yes to email authentication, frequent deliverability tests (with freebies to get you started), and accessible content—because everyone deserves to be in the loop. Embrace AMP for dynamic emails, track the right metrics (open rates are so last year), and get interactive to keep subscribers clicking. Don&#39;t forget to adopt shiny new tech, keep an eye on your domain rep, send consistently, and automate to save precious time. Here&#39;s to making every email count and turning challenges into high-fives! 🚀💌</p></td></tr></table><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="https://glockapps.com/blog/10-email-marketing-goals-for-2025-from-glockapps/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=2025-is-knocking"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:5.0px 5.0px 5.0px 5.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><table width="100%" class="bh__column_wrapper"><tr><td width="70%" class="bh__column"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">7 Ways to Turn Your Holiday Wins Into Long-Term Success This New Year - Kickbox</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">As the holiday confetti settles, savvy marketers are already plotting their 2025 email conquests. Don&#39;t just bask in the glow of seasonal wins—capitalize on them! Roll out the welcome mat for newbies with irresistible emails, craft a content calendar that&#39;s as essential as your morning coffee, and keep your email list cleaner than your New Year&#39;s resolutions. Plus, rekindle old flames with win-back campaigns and tweak those segments for maximum impact. Your inbox influence is just getting started! 🚀📧</p></td><td width="30%" class="bh__column"><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/476e4b0b-c878-4596-a20d-de4a48ada2d1/7_Ways_to_Turn_Your_Holiday_Wins_Into_Long-Term_Success_This_New_Year.png?t=1735212432"/></div><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"></p></td></tr></table><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="https://blog.kickbox.com/7-ways-to-turn-your-holiday-wins-into-long-term-success/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=2025-is-knocking"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:5.0px 5.0px 5.0px 5.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><table width="100%" class="bh__column_wrapper"><tr><td width="30%" class="bh__column"><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/6a4495a4-c1ea-4c65-b40d-2b2fef5b90bb/Email_Marketing_Trends_for_2025-_Insights_to_Elevate_Every_Send.png?t=1735212739"/></div></td><td width="70%" class="bh__column"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Email Marketing Trends for 2025: Insights to Elevate Every Send - Litmus</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Email&#39;s the trusty steed of marketing, galloping in with a shiny 36:1 ROI. For the savvy marketer plotting their next move, here&#39;s the forecast: Privacy&#39;s the new VIP, so cozy up to consent and ditch the PII. AI&#39;s your new bestie for cranking out content without the clock ticking. Automate those lifecycle emails to keep the engagement engine purring. Analytics? Time to play detective beyond open rates—think clicks and conversions. Newsletters are your secret handshake for customer loyalty. And don&#39;t just send emails—make &#39;em a two-way street with interactive dazzle. Finally, slice and dice your audience with segmentation that&#39;s sharper than a tailor&#39;s scissors. Get ready to saddle up and ride these trends to victory!</p></td></tr></table><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="https://www.litmus.com/blog/trends-in-email-marketing?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=2025-is-knocking"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#14A92B;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:5.0px 5.0px 5.0px 5.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><table width="100%" class="bh__column_wrapper"><tr><td width="70%" class="bh__column"><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Email marketing ROI statistics you must know: Key eCommerce insights for 2025 - Stripo</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Brewing up the future of eCommerce email marketing, we&#39;ve got the stats that matter for 2025! With email&#39;s user base ballooning to 4.5 billion globally, the ROI in the eCommerce sector is a whopping 45.1%. And guess what? Personalized emails are the secret sauce, boosting open rates by up to 29%. But it&#39;s not just about being friendly; it&#39;s about being smart. Automated emails are making waves with a 99.2% increase in sends and a 91.5% boost in opens. So, grab your digital quill and personalize like a pro, because email marketing&#39;s not just alive—it&#39;s thriving!</p></td><td width="30%" class="bh__column"><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/c111e343-837a-41ab-986b-165577f5de1c/Email_marketing_ROI_statistics_you_must_know-_Key_eCommerce_insights_for_2025.jpg?t=1735212939"/></div><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"></p></td></tr></table><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="https://stripo.email/blog/email-marketing-roi-statistics-you-must-know-key-ecommerce-insights/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=2025-is-knocking"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="jobs"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Jobs</span></h2><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="senior-product-designer-one-signal"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);"><a class="link" href="https://onesignal.com/careers/4416359006?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=2025-is-knocking" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Senior Product Designer @ OneSignal</a></span></h4><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="jobs"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Events</span></h2><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="subject-source"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">None this coming week</span></h4><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="meme-of-the-week">😂 <span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Meme Of The Week</span></h2><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/fb12a64d-c11d-4a5b-bdc8-dcd0c4f4e9c5/1718100129163.jpeg?t=1735213445"/></div></div><div class='beehiiv__footer'><br class='beehiiv__footer__break'><hr class='beehiiv__footer__line'><a target="_blank" class="beehiiv__footer_link" style="text-align: center;" href="https://www.beehiiv.com/?utm_campaign=0218fc04-2efb-495e-b022-0a28a9ac9694&utm_medium=post_rss&utm_source=email_marketing_journal">Powered by beehiiv</a></div></div>
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  <title>It&#39;s the most wonderful time of the year</title>
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</style><div class='beehiiv__body'><h1 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="how-often-should-we-publish"><span style="color:#14A92B;">How often should we publish?</span></h1><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">My plan for the Email Marketing Journal (EMJ) is to gather the most important news related to email marketing and share the top 10 weekly, plus write one op-ed in this top section.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">I currently have 73 news sources I pull from, which is growing. Excluding the articles published below, I already have 86 Articles queued up to be shared as well. At the rate of 10 per week, the current queue would take 9 weeks to clear out. As this is a fast-moving environment, more posts are published weekly, so the queue will keep growing.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Sending cadence is best set at the beginning of the customer journey, and I promised you when you signed up that this newsletter would only go out once per week.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">With the new information now at hand and shared with you, I want to ask you, the reader, to vote on how often we should send out this newsletter.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">It’s a quick one-click vote to help me decide on the cadence of the newsletter.</p><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911038"/></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h3 class="heading" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Together with:</span></h3><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><a class="link" href="https://www.hygieneengine.com/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=it-s-the-most-wonderful-time-of-the-year" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">HygieneEngine</a> is today&#39;s most advanced email threat removal and verification service!</p><div class="image"><a class="image__link" href="https://www.hygieneengine.com/?utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=it-s-the-most-wonderful-time-of-the-year" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/436829ca-1b0b-4d0e-990d-06d0619a5603/website_logo_solid_background.png?t=1733738952"/></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="consultants"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Consultants</span></h2><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="the-most-wonderful-high-stakes-high"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">The Most Wonderful (High-Stakes, High-Volume) Time of the Year [Infographic] - Email Marketing Rules</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Chad S. White dishes out the festive scoop on B2C holiday marketing mania, where brands cash in on the year&#39;s goodwill to woo loyal customers with a strategic blitz across email, SMS, and push notifications. The infographic reveals a revenue-rich Thanksgiving-to-Cyber Monday frenzy, with message volumes hitting the roof to capture high holiday buyer intent. It&#39;s a seasonal saga of marketing mastery where every ping could mean ka-ching! 🎄💰📈</p><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="http://www.emailmarketingrules.com/the-most-wonderful-high-stakes-high-volume-time-of-the-year-infographic/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=it-s-the-most-wonderful-time-of-the-year"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="subject-source"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Apple iOS 18.2 is out: My first impressions - Spam Resource</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Apple&#39;s iOS 18.2 brings AI-driven previews to Apple Mail, but only if you&#39;re rocking the latest hardware (think iPhone 15 and up). For the rest, it&#39;s the slow death of preheaders. Categories are sorting things out, but may slip a meeting into promos—oops! Apple Business Connect&#39;s logos are making an appearance, but BIMI&#39;s reserved for the iCloud elite. Fancy recategorizing? Swipe and tap away. Just remember, these shiny updates are iOS exclusive—for now. Written by email wizard Al Iverson, who&#39;s been decoding spam since Y2K fears were a thing.</p><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://www.spamresource.com/2024/12/apple-ios-182-is-out-my-first.html?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=it-s-the-most-wonderful-time-of-the-year"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="email-service-providers-es-ps"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Email Service Providers (ESPs)</span></h2><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="appreciating-the-art-of-crafting-un"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Appreciating The Art of Crafting Unmissable Holiday Email Subject Lines - Benchmark Email</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Ready to sleigh your holiday email game? The Benchmark Team unwrapped the secrets to creating festive subject lines that&#39;ll have your subscribers clicking faster than reindeer fly. It&#39;s all about blending the holiday cheer with a dash of urgency and personalization. So, deck your digital halls with catchy, clever phrases that stand out in a crowded inbox, and watch your open rates jingle all the way to the top. 🎄✉️🚀</p><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="https://www.benchmarkemail.com/blog/unmissable-holiday-email-subject-lines/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=it-s-the-most-wonderful-time-of-the-year"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="subject-source"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Maximize your Christmas sales: 7 must-know tips for ecommerce success - GetResponse</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">In a world where inboxes are battlegrounds, Nael Chhaytli&#39;s latest update is your secret weapon. As of December 3, 2024, Chhaytli&#39;s insights are slicing through the email marketing noise like a hot knife through butter. Get ready to sharpen your strategy and cut the fluff because these tips are all about getting to the good stuff—engagement and conversions. Don&#39;t just hit send; make an impact.</p><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://www.getresponse.com/blog/ecommerce-christmas-sales?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=it-s-the-most-wonderful-time-of-the-year"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="email-service-providers-es-ps"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Mailbox Providers (MBPs)</span></h2><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="subject-source"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Email scams surge over the holiday — here’s how Gmail keeps you safe - Gmail</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Holiday cheer brings scammy fear, but Gmail&#39;s on guard, deploying AI elves to block 99.9% of naughty-list emails. With new tech, Gmail users saw 35% fewer Grinchy scams this season. Stay frosty: fake invoices, celeb cons, and personal detail extortion are the scam-flavored lattes of the season. Remember, when in doubt, slow down, spot-check, and never send personal info on a whim. Keep your inbox merry, bright, and scam-free! 🎅📧🛡️</p><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="https://blog.google/products/gmail/gmail-holidays-2024-spam-scam/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=it-s-the-most-wonderful-time-of-the-year"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="other"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Other</span></h2><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="double-optin-email-marketing-import"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Double Opt-in Email Marketing: Importance and Setup Tips - Shopify</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Double trouble? More like double confirm! Double opt-in email marketing is your ticket to a cleaner, more engaged subscriber list. It&#39;s a two-click tango—subscribers sign up, then click a confirmation link in their inbox, ensuring they&#39;re really into you (and keeping you legally cozy). Shopify&#39;s got the tools to make setting up this consent-conscious process a breeze, so you can focus on crafting those irresistible welcome emails that turn sign-ups into sales. Remember, a verified fan base is a valuable fan base!</p><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="https://www.shopify.com/ph/blog/double-opt-in?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=it-s-the-most-wonderful-time-of-the-year"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="subject-source"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Email Analytics: Metrics You Should Be Tracking - Business.com</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">In today&#39;s digital bazaar, savvy marketers know that email is more than just virtual post—it&#39;s a goldmine of data waiting to be tapped. Email analytics are the pickaxes that unearth precious insights into customer engagement and conversion gems. With nearly 4.5 billion email users ripe for the picking, tracking metrics like open rates, click-through rates, and the all-mighty conversion rates can transform lackluster campaigns into ROI rainmakers. But beware the pitfalls of high bounce rates and the dreaded unsubscribe—maintain a pristine email list, or risk the blocklist. Remember, in the quest for email marketing treasure, the real loot is in the data details.</p><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://www.business.com/articles/email-marketing-analytics/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=it-s-the-most-wonderful-time-of-the-year"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="other"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Tools</span></h2><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="subject-source"><span style="color:#14A92B;">What a DNS MX Record Does and How to Fix MX Record Failures - GlockApps</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">DNS MX records are like air traffic controllers for your emails, ensuring they land safely in the right inbox. These unsung heroes of email delivery not only direct your messages to the appropriate server but also juggle multiple mail servers to reduce downtime and boost your domain&#39;s street cred. If they go haywire, it&#39;s not just a return-to-sender situation; it&#39;s a credibility crisis. Luckily, fixing MX missteps is doable with a little DNS know-how—just avoid pointing to CNAMEs, ensure your A and AAAA records are in check, and don&#39;t forget those PTR records for a smooth email landing.</p><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="https://glockapps.com/blog/what-a-dns-mx-record-does/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=it-s-the-most-wonderful-time-of-the-year"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="subject-source"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Optimizing emails for subscribers with motor skills-related disabilities - Stripo</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">In the digital age, even a click can be a mountain to climb for the 968 million with motor skills-related disabilities. From arthritis to dyspraxia, these conditions make email navigation a nightmare. But fear not, with tools like eye-tracking devices and adaptive keyboards, we can revamp our emails to be inclusive havens. Big, clickable buttons and clear, descriptive text aren&#39;t just courteous—they&#39;re a must. So let&#39;s ditch the hover-traps and craft emails that truly click with everyone.</p><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:rgb(20, 169, 43);" href="https://stripo.email/blog/optimizing-emails-for-subscribers-with-motor-skills-related-disabilities/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=it-s-the-most-wonderful-time-of-the-year"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="jobs"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Jobs</span></h2><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="software-engineer-frontend-email-re"><span style="color:#14A92B;"><a class="link" href="https://careers.beehiiv.com/en/postings/7d3223ed-f28a-40b7-80bf-8d612ad6290f?utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=it-s-the-most-wonderful-time-of-the-year" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Software Engineer - Frontend/Email (Remote) @ beehiiv</a></span></h4><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="subject-source"><span style="color:#14A92B;"><a class="link" href="https://jobs.lever.co/elfbeauty/4f0b1af6-5fd1-4623-ba02-f2250fc8278d?utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=it-s-the-most-wonderful-time-of-the-year" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Associate Director, CRM @ e.l.f. Beauty</a></span></h4><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="jobs"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Events</span></h2><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="subject-source"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">No upcoming events for the next week.</span></h4><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="meme-of-the-week">😂 <span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Meme Of The Week</span></h2><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/16a8babe-4d4b-42c4-b9a1-fb9de265d32c/I_Like_Email_Marketing_Buddy.jpeg?t=1734674894"/></div></div><div class='beehiiv__footer'><br class='beehiiv__footer__break'><hr class='beehiiv__footer__line'><a target="_blank" class="beehiiv__footer_link" style="text-align: center;" href="https://www.beehiiv.com/?utm_campaign=71e9846d-1b37-4e6b-b936-9641dd6cf1b9&utm_medium=post_rss&utm_source=email_marketing_journal">Powered by beehiiv</a></div></div>
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</style><div class='beehiiv__body'><h1 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="welcome-to-the-very-first-edition"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Welcome to the very first edition!</span></h1><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Welcome to the very first edition of Email Marketing Journal, where we aim to publish the top stories in the email marketing and email deliverability space once per week.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">We will bring you the latest news from Email Service Providers (ESPs), Mailbox Providers (MBPs), deliverability companies and people, and anything else relevant and important in this space.</p><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">I&#39;m a little nervous about sending the first edition on Friday the 13th! 😱</p><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911038"/></div><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><h3 class="heading" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Together with:</span></h3><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><a class="link" href="https://www.hygieneengine.com/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=let-s-get-this-party-started" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">HygieneEngine</a> is today&#39;s most advanced email threat removal and verification service!</p><div class="image"><a class="image__link" href="https://www.hygieneengine.com/?utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=let-s-get-this-party-started" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/436829ca-1b0b-4d0e-990d-06d0619a5603/website_logo_solid_background.png?t=1733738952"/></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="consultants"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Consultants</span></h2><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="email-marketing-developments-in-202"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Email Marketing Developments in 2024 & Their Ripple Effects in 2025 - Email Marketing Rules</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Chad S. White spills the tea on 2024&#39;s email marketing shake-ups, hinting at their 2025 aftershocks. Get ready to ride the ripples, marketers! For the full lowdown, surf over to <a class="link" href="https://MarketingProfs.com?utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=let-s-get-this-party-started" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">MarketingProfs.com</a>. Comments are off, but the buzz is on! 📧🌊</p><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="http://www.emailmarketingrules.com/email-marketing-developments-in-2024-their-ripple-effects-in-2025/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=let-s-get-this-party-started"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="subject-source"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">How to Write a Webinar Email That Converts: Best Strategies for Getting More Attendees - EmailTooltester</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Drafting a webinar email might seem as easy as pie, but in the crowded world of inboxes, your invite is more likely to play hide-and-seek than bring in an audience. To avoid the echo of empty virtual seats, you need a webinar email sequence that&#39;s more enticing than the latest Netflix binge. It&#39;s not just about asking nicely; it&#39;s about crafting a siren song of subject lines, opening hooks, crystal-clear details, irresistible value propositions, and CTAs that scream &quot;click me.&quot; And remember, knowing your audience is the golden rule—speak to their dreams and pain points, and they&#39;ll be more likely to show up than to a free buffet. Add personal touches, sprinkle in some social proof, and keep it visually tasty. Don&#39;t forget to add a calendar invite—because everyone&#39;s busy, and your webinar is the appointment they can&#39;t afford to miss. Test, tweak, and remember: one email is never enough. A well-planned sequence is your ticket to a full house. Now, go fill those virtual seats!</p><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="https://www.emailtooltester.com/en/blog/webinar-invitation-emails/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=let-s-get-this-party-started"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="subject-source"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Is Email Marketing a Relationship Marketing Channel, or a High-Performance Sales Tool? - Only Influencers</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Email marketing&#39;s not just about cashing in clicks—it&#39;s a love letter to customer loyalty, too. Mark Morin spills the beans: it&#39;s a juggling act between wooing your audience and making the sale. Get personal or go home—generic blasts are passé. Smart segmentation and thoughtful content keep subscribers swooning and shopping. Remember, true love means more than just repeat buys; it&#39;s turning customers into raving fans. So next time you hit &#39;send,&#39; make sure you&#39;re sparking joy, not just transactions.</p><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="https://onlyinfluencers.com/email-marketing-blog-posts/best-practice-email-strategy/entry/is-email-marketing-a-relationship-marketing-channel-or-a-high-performance-sales-tool?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=let-s-get-this-party-started"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="email-service-providers-es-ps"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Email Service Providers (ESPs)</span></h2><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="what-is-transactional-email-a-compr"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">What is Transactional Email? A Comprehensive Guide - Emercury</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Transactional emails are the unsung heroes of your inbox, swooping in with order confirmations and password resets just when you need them. Emercury&#39;s guide spills the beans on these automated gems, boasting open rates as high as 70%. They&#39;re not your average marketing blasts; they&#39;re personalized, action-triggered, and time-sensitive. From boosting customer trust to driving revenue, these emails are more than just digital receipts—they&#39;re a cornerstone of customer satisfaction and a sneaky way to cross-sell. So, if you&#39;re not already capitalizing on these click-worthy messages, you might be leaving money on the table.</p><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="https://www.emercury.net/blog/email-marketing-tips/what-is-transactional-email/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=let-s-get-this-party-started"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="subject-source"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Monthly Email Planner: January Edition [2025] - Moosend</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Get ready to kick off the new year with a bang - our latest email marketing planner has all the tips and tricks you need to make January sizzle. From Veganuary to Lunar New Year, this guide covers the hottest seasonal trends and how to craft campaigns that&#39;ll have your subscribers begging for more. Buckle up, because January&#39;s about to get a whole lot brighter!</p><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="https://moosend.com/blog/january-email-planner/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=let-s-get-this-party-started"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="subject-source"><span style="color:#14A92B;">How ChatGPT Central Hit 60,000 Subscribers With a ‘Give Back’ Strategy - beehiiv</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">ChatGPT Central&#39;s founder Kris, a former data scientist, turned her AI passion project into a 60,000-strong subscriber newsletter in just 20 months, thanks to a &#39;give-back&#39; ethos and the supportive infrastructure of beehiiv. Ditching Substack for its growth limitations, Kris found beehiiv&#39;s hands-on approach and features like ad integration and website building more conducive to her vision of providing value and building connections. She&#39;s not just about the numbers; Kris offers free subscriptions, personal advice, and even career help, proving that in the newsletter game, generosity breeds success and happiness trumps revenue.</p><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="https://blog.beehiiv.com/p/how-chatgpt-central-hit-60-000-subscribers-with-a-give-back-strategy?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=let-s-get-this-party-started"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="other"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Other</span></h2><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="understanding-bimi-certificate-type"><span style="color:#14A92B;">Understanding BIMI Certificate Types - Bimigroup</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Get ready to flex your email flair with BIMI Certificates, because nothing says &quot;trust me&quot; like a verified logo. Dive into the world of Self-assertion, CMCs, and VMCs—the trio of logo authenticity. Self-asserted logos are the casual handshake of email validation, while CMCs wink at non-registered trademarks with a history. VMCs are the full-on trust fall, reserved for the elite club of registered or government-acknowledged trademarks. Choose wisely; your brand&#39;s inbox cred depends on it!</p><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="https://bimigroup.org/understanding-bimi-certificate-types/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=let-s-get-this-party-started"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="subject-source"><span style="color:#14A92B;font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;">Email in 2025 Featuring Melinda Plemel, Spamhaus (SocketLabs) - Spamhaus Technology</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Despite the naysayers, email&#39;s pulse is stronger than ever, folks! Melinda Plemel from Spamhaus confirms we&#39;re sending a whopping 361 billion emails in 2024, and it&#39;s only up from there. But it&#39;s not all inbox zero dreams—smaller brands are juggling with email authentication protocols, and the cost of compliance is no joke. Yet, there&#39;s a silver lining with industry pros linking arms tighter than ever, sharing smarts at conferences to keep our email game on point. 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Dive into this 7-minute read for a foolproof guide to safeguarding your domain&#39;s reputation. The key? A meticulous SPF setup that keeps your emails sunny-side up in inboxes, not scrambled in spam folders. It&#39;s the SPFect solution you&#39;ve been waiting for! 🌞📧</p><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="https://easydmarc.com/blog/understanding-spf-sender-policy-framework-to-improve-email-delivery/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=let-s-get-this-party-started"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="subject-source"><span style="color:#14A92B;">AMP Emails: The Future of Email Communication - GlockApps</span></h4><p class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Email marketing&#39;s about to get a facelift with AMP Emails, bringing the dazzle of web interactivity right to your inbox. Imagine RSVPing to events or filling surveys without tab-hopping—AMP&#39;s making it possible. But, it&#39;s not all fun and games; you&#39;ll need some coding chops and a plan for those email clients not yet AMP-ed up. Ready to boost engagement and conversions? Time to amp up your email game! 🚀✉️</p><div class="section" style="background-color:transparent;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><div class="button" style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" class="button__link" style="background-color:#14A92B;" href="https://glockapps.com/blog/amp-emails-the-future-of-email-communication/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=let-s-get-this-party-started"><span class="button__text" style=""> Read The Full Article </span></a></div></div><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="jobs"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Jobs</span></h2><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="marketing-senior-associate-stash"><a class="link" href="https://ats.comparably.com/api/v2/stash/post/6455375:?gh_jid=6455375%3Fref%3Demailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=let-s-get-this-party-started" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" style="color: #14A92B">Marketing Senior Associate @ Stash</a></h4><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="crm-lifecycle-marketing-consultant-"><span style="color:#14A92B;"><a class="link" href="https://apply.workable.com/yes-society/j/9EF88246A3/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=let-s-get-this-party-started" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">CRM & Lifecycle Marketing Consultant @ Yes Society</a></span></h4><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="marketing-operations-manager-click-"><span style="color:#14A92B;"><a class="link" href="https://boards.greenhouse.io/clickup/jobs/5394131004?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=let-s-get-this-party-started" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Marketing Operations Manager @ ClickUp</a></span></h4><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="marketing-operations-manager-chow-n"><span style="color:#14A92B;"><a class="link" href="https://jobs.lever.co/chownow/9008cdd4-aaef-4f93-893f-8fa6f9c68856?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=let-s-get-this-party-started" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Marketing Operations Manager @ ChowNow</a></span></h4><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="salesforce-marketing-cloud-sr-manag"><span style="color:#14A92B;"><a class="link" href="https://www.sfmcjobs.com/jobs/salesforce-marketing-cloud-sr-manager-at-the-american-institute-of-architects-aia?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=let-s-get-this-party-started" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Salesforce Marketing Cloud Sr. Manager @ The American Institute of Architects (AIA)</a></span></h4><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="email-development-contractor-turbo-"><span style="color:#14A92B;"><a class="link" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXwrX-vK0U9TQv3nIrUNm0_PmANoUINTLpBMXkbLpQyRJgfw/viewform?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=let-s-get-this-party-started" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Email Development Contractor @ TurboTenant</a></span></h4><div class="image"><img alt="" class="image__image" style="border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-color:#E5E7EB;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2224e832-83e2-439d-b1ff-a555a5bc1923/EMJ_Devider.png?t=1733911040"/></div><h2 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="jobs"><span style="color:rgb(20, 169, 43);">Events</span></h2><h4 class="heading" style="text-align:left;" id="subject-source"><span style="color:#14A92B;"><a class="link" href="https://www.socketlabs.com/roundtable/?ref=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_source=emailmarketingjournal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=let-s-get-this-party-started" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">SocketLabs - 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