You know that feeling when your skincare routine is finally perfected? Your face feels fresh, balanced, and hydrated without needing to layer on 10 products.  That’s what a good email platform should feel like. Clean. Effective. And easy to stick with. But so many brands are out here using email platforms that feel like cheap […]

You know that friend who’s always “just five minutes away” but never actually shows up on time? At first, it’s no big deal. But after a while, you stop taking them seriously. That’s exactly what happens when brands overuse discount codes. At first, a sale feels exciting. A 15% off coupon gets customers to place […]

Running a CPG brand isn’t for the faint of heart. One minute you’re celebrating a new retail partnership, the next you’re elbow-deep in supply chain issues.  You’re juggling marketing, product development, inventory management, and customer service. Sometimes all before lunch. And then there’s email marketing. You know it’s important. You know it could help strengthen […]

Tell me if this sounds familiar: you fall in love with someone’s personality on Instagram. You see how much they’re giving, giving, giving. You’re vibing, maybe had a conversation or three in the DMs. Then one day, you see them promoting a FREE resource, and you’re beyond excited! You know them. You like them. You […]

An Embarrassing Encounter (And the Personalization Lesson It Taught Me) When I’m at the gym, my routine is simple: headphones on, brain off, no distractions. One day, I followed my sister around the gym, doing each exercise she did, barely noticing my surroundings.  But I couldn’t ignore the guy who kept staring. I figured he […]

That “Instant Unsubscribe” Moment You’re excited to join a brand’s email list, expecting a steady stream of emails you’ll love, exclusive offers, or maybe a helpful welcome email series.  But instead, you get hit with three emails in one afternoon, or a random message that has nothing to do with why you signed up. It’s […]

The other day, I found myself breaking down something as simple as love bombing. Not just because it’s an interesting concept, but because it ties into the way we think about connection, especially in email marketing.  I’m sure you know how love bombing works: someone floods you with affection, gifts, or attention, creating a bond […]

Let’s talk about consumer behavior and how it influences where they spend their money.  As a business owner, understanding this behavior is crucial for shaping your marketing strategy.  One of the most fascinating insights is that consumers tend to spend significantly more when marketed through email compared to other channels.  But why is that, and […]

If email marketing was a workout, it’d be the cardio of your business routine. You know you’ve gotta do it, but you kind of dread it every time (unless, of course, you’re a total email nerd like me). You know you need it, but it doesn’t exactly feel like the most exciting thing on the […]