Episodes
In this action-packed episode, Nicholas breaks down real-life examples that helped him and his team build an email program responsible for one out of every three of his business's transactions with Guy Hanson and guest cohost Laura Christensen.
Published 05/10/24
In this episode, Guy and Danielle sit down with Michael Knapp, Lead Email Designer and Developer at Skipton Building Society, to delve into the how and why of crafting accessible email campaigns. They’ll explore the power of accessible email design, uncovering practical strategies to ensure every subscriber can engage with your content. From optimizing for screen readers to embracing alternative formats, discover how small changes can make a monumental difference in amplifying your message...
Published 04/18/24
In this quick, 25-minute episode, Guy and Danielle chat with Laura Christensen, Senior Director of Professional Services at Validity, to explore the top five data points marketers need to know in 2024—and how they’ll change the status quo for marketers. They look at trends and expert forecasts for open rates, clicks, unsubscribes, spam trap volumes, and more. (PS: To read the full report, visit: bit.ly/3TRQCAx)
Published 03/28/24
To learn how travel marketers are keeping their programs competitive, Guy and Danielle spoke to Jon Kirk, CRM and Design Manager at Ice Travel Group. He shared his flight plan for standing out in a crowded market, navigating a corporate merger and ESP migration, using AI in email, keeping subscribers engaged during off-peak travel times, and more.
Published 03/14/24
In this episode, we’re talking to Marcel Becker: the Senior Director of Product Management at Yahoo. We’ll do a little mythbusting, address the biggest questions and misconceptions that have come from new requirements, and give senders practical advice to navigate them.
Published 02/29/24
In a special Valentine's Day episode of Email After Hours, we share insights on navigating the challenges of Valentine's Day email campaigns, examine real-world examples of campaigns effectively standing out in the inbox, explain the new Gmail and Yahoo sender requirements, and dive into our unique past experiences running email campaigns for dating programs.
Published 02/14/24
In this episode of Email After Hours, Tyler ‘Sully’ Sullivan dives into how to build genuine relationships through email marketing, how engaging conversations drive loyalty in low-frequency markets, and the importance of “doing the unexpected.”
Published 02/01/24
In this episode, we’ll give you practical advice on how to use the basic tools you already have more effectively in your email marketing. Nothing too flashy, nothing out-of-reach, just ordinary assets at our disposal already. From Google Annotations, to time-of-day testing, to Friendly Froms—we’ll reveal the best ways to use these tools, and others!
Published 01/18/24
In this special hosts-only episode (and our LAST EPISODE of 2023), we're giving you the ultimate year-end roundup before you switch on your out-of-office messages and dive into holiday festivities. We're not just looking back, though! Get ready to explore the best and worst holiday campaigns, and how these lessons can propel us into a more effective new year in email marketing.
Published 12/07/23
In this episode, we'll give senders practical tips to pump up their personalization and unravel the complexities behind the 'Show me you know me,' philosophy.
Published 11/22/23
A great customer loyalty program goes beyond points and perks. In this episode, we’ll explore the intricacies of loyalty programs and how they can be leveraged to build strong customer relationships.
Published 11/08/23
In this episode, Lola Gandara, the first-ever Head of Deliverability at Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), explains how she manages the many mail streams JLL operates and educates the team on email best practices.
Published 10/26/23
Enter Lauren Pestana, the Director of Brand Marketing at Drip, a rare company that prioritizes relationships over sales in the ecommerce world. In this episode, we'll delve into the power and secrets of marketing automation in building customer connections.
Published 10/12/23
Enter Alice Cornell, deliverability consultant and email sleuth extraordinaire. In this episode, we'll delve into captivating email cases, bewitching red herrings, and the basics that often trip up even the most experienced email pros.
Published 09/28/23
In this episode, we’ll drill down into the intricate dance between marketers and ESPs—mapping out the territory of who takes charge of what, look into unexpected challenges, share insider tips, and unveil the often-overlooked players in the email marketing arena.
Published 09/14/23
In this hosts-only episode, we’ll delve deep into the world of Oops emails, exploring hilarious stories, handy advice, and the potential impact of these emails on subscriber engagement.
Published 09/01/23
In this episode of Email After Hours, spam slayer extraordinaire Sridhar Chandran, Anti-spam Consultant at the Spamhaus Project, shares the secrets to staying on Spamhaus’ good side. He’ll cover the importance of consent, best practices, and proper list management to maintain a good reputation. Plus, he’ll reveal emerging trends in the online threat landscape, like subscription bombing and the use of AI in email.
Published 08/03/23
In this new episode of Email After Hours, Sebastian Kluth, Team Lead at the Certified Senders Alliance (CSA), shares his insights and trade secrets on the importance of transparency, proper permissioning, and good data in effective email marketing strategies. He’ll also dive into lessons senders in all regions can learn from German senders—who enjoy some of the highest inbox placement rates in the world.
Published 07/20/23
In this episode, Anteriad’s Karie Burt, Chief Data and Privacy Officer, and Courtney Cope, Vice President of Data, share their strategies for mastering evolving privacy legislations, collecting customer data, and leveraging Anteriad’s privacy-first mindset to build brand loyalty.
Published 07/06/23
In this hosts-only episode, we’ll explore the weird, wacky, and dangerous world of email scams. We’ll share some great stories, valuable tips, and maybe even a few surprises.
Published 06/22/23
In this new episode of Email After Hours, certified content queen Ann Handley, Chief Content Marketing Officer at MarketingProfs, shares her secrets to creating engaging email content that converts casual email browsers into lifetime customers.
Published 06/08/23
In this episode, we share new research from the DMA that reveals what subscribers really want from email in 2023. Some spoilers: People check their spam folders more than you might think, subscribers can only remember ten brands at a time, and logos are more important than subject lines.
Published 05/25/23
Sarah Jones, Senior CRM Manager at Auto Trader, shares her expert advice on email testing—and some of the most surprising things she's learned from her tests.
Published 05/11/23
Chad S. White, Head of Research at Oracle Marketing Consulting and a 5x author of Email Marketing Rules, shares strategies that senders can use to succeed in the post-MPP world. He also discusses some of the policy’s unexpected consequences and how it might unintentionally facilitate unethical marketing practices.
Published 04/27/23