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Did you know that
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75% of consumers
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From dropping your name like an old friend to suggesting products tailored to your past purchases, personalized emails are the key ingredient to turning subscribers into loyal customers. But take note! Keep your personalization meaningful to be extra effective.
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advanced personalization strategies for email marketing
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Heads up! Yahoo and Google have begun rolling out some long-awaited updates that will change how you engage with your audience…but if ignored, they could bar you from inboxes.
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If you need a little guidance to meet these new requirements, clean up your list, or re-engage dormant subscribers, check out
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Google & Yahoo Email Changes 2024: What Do They Mean for Marketers
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Steer clear of these personalization slip-ups
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What happens when personalization goes awry? Let's dive into the consequences of these mishaps and uncover the four main errors to avoid:
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Overdoing personalization
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Missing out on default content
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can leave you hanging when a contact record doesn’t have the data you need for personalization. To avoid this, make sure you have strong, relevant defaults and test multiple contact previews prior to hitting send.
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Misusing customer data
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can lead to privacy concerns faster than you can say “unsubscribe.” Obtain consent from customers before collecting personal data and be transparent about how you’ll use it. Regularly review protection policies to comply with regulations and build trust with customers.
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Ignoring contextual personalization
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can leave recipients feeling like they're stuck in a time warp. Personalization isn't just about inserting names, you need to deliver content that's relevant to their needs. Utilize customer data to understand preferences, behavior, and purchase history to avoid sending irrelevant or outdated emails.
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Voila! Maintain professionalism, handle customer data with care, and leverage the latest tech to steer clear of personalization perils. Explore further
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SILVER LINING SLIP-UPS
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How to recover from a personalization fail 🔨
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Picture this: you spent hours crafting conditional content for your email blast, every aspect is personalized perfectly—until after you hit send and realize your merge tag for “Hi [First Name]” appears for every sender. Yikes. Here’s how to turn a mistake like that into an opportunity:
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Oopsie-daisy on the first name? Own up to the mistake as quickly as possible in a follow-up email (with the right name) and use the opportunity to humanize yourself, there is a person behind your brand emails! In future, include fallback text like "friend" or "valued customer" to personalize.
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Manage location limbo
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Missed the mark on location-specific promos? Catch the mistake early, send a quick follow-up asking customers to confirm their store or update preferences, and redirect customers to relevant offers.
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Master the segment slip-up
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This mistake can be as subtle as sending a kayak promo to someone who only likes camping—it can also be glaringly obvious when you mix up demographic data or lead status. Review your automations, clean up your data tables, and encourage preference center updates or send out a quiz to demonstrate how much you care about getting ther info right.
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Remember, mistakes happen to the best of us, but it's how we bounce back that truly counts…and gains the confidence of your subscribers. Onward and upward, and more on
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How to Recover from an Email Personalization Mistake
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Hitting the right note: Spotify's email personalization triumph
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Spotify has mastered the art of personalized communication in a win-win situation for both themselves and their subscribers:
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Maximizing data
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Spotify uses data on user preferences and behavior to craft emails that cater to individual interests. From curated playlists based on listening history to recommendations tailored to specific genres or artists, every email feels like it's made just for you.
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Offering exclusivity
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Subscribers receive exclusive perks and early access offers, like providing access to new releases before anyone else. It’s great incentive for opening their emails and feels like being part of an exclusive club where your loyalty is appreciated.
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Insider connections
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Spotify makes subscribers feel connected to their favorite artists through behind-the-scenes content, exclusive interviews, and meet-and-greet opportunities, Spotify creates a community.
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And the results speak for themselves. With their personalized email strategy, Spotify can enjoy increased click-through rates, higher engagement levels, and ultimately, happier subscribers.
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It's a win-win scenario where both parties benefit: Spotify boosts its brand loyalty and subscriber satisfaction, while users enjoy a tailored music experience like no other. So, here's to email strategies that hit all the right notes–just like Spotify's! 🎵
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