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SubscribeEmail is like a classic cocktail: Despite the occasional upgrade, it’s still the same reliable recipe people love.
See how crafting your email strategy is like mixing up a bar favourite.
Ingredient 1: Relevant content
The base of any good cocktail is the alcohol, and the base of your email strategy is relevant content (e.g. articles, recommendations, and copy targeting subscribers).
Pro-tip: Your email should always deliver value: information, discounts, education, etc.
Did you know?
- 72% of marketers say content marketing increases engagement. (Content Marketing Institute)
- 81% of content marketing leaders put content at the core of marketing. (Skyword)
Ingredient 2: Personalisation
Relevant content doesn’t quite fill the glass. Personalisation is a great mixer, because it uses data about your subscribers and tailors your content to their needs.
Pro-tip: You can personalise your emails with: behaviour, location, and past purchases.
Did you know?
- Transaction rates are 6x higher for personalised emails. (Experian)
- Personalised email marketing generates a median ROI of 122%. (SmallBizTrends)
Ingredient 3: Automation
The final touches elevate any cocktail, and automation turns an average email program into an efficient revenue stream.
Pro-tip: You can automate with these types of campaigns: welcome series, nurture tracks, and re-engagement journeys.
Did you know?
- 75% of email revenue is generated by triggered campaigns. (DMA)
You may feel lost on how to craft a perfect email strategy, but it’s actually a pretty simple recipe.
This post is a part of Campaign Monitor’s Marketing & Mixology series. Check out these other pieces in the series:
- Are Personalised Emails Enough?
- Why Relevant Content Is the Base of Your Email Marketing
- Scale Your Business with These 3 Automation Strategies
- Infographic: How a Well-Crafted Email Strategy is Just Like a Cocktail
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