CHAPTER V Seven email marketing rules to follow in 2016 By using adaptive and rules-based live content that optimizes in real-time - even after the email has already been sent - campaigns become smarter and more relevant to each recipient. Our data scientist noticed that live content usage increases by 10 times every eight months and shows no signs of slowing. When live content is paired with intelligence capabilities, email becomes an even more effective and agile channel for communication. - Vivek Sharma, Movableink.com The most effective email marketing tactics: Creating relevant and compelling content Personalizing email messaging 15% respondents 51% respondents 15% respondents Segmenting email marketing lists 94% of businesses stated that personalization is critical to their current and future success Personalized emails improve click-through rates by 14% and conversion rates by 10% There is a 22% increase in engagement by including the customer’s name in your email subject line The use of live content in email: lift in click-through rates lift in click-through rates lift in clicks to download a mobile app lift in cross-channel conversions increase in site traffic (countdown clock) (device targeting) (on-the-fly creative optimization) (real-time geo-targeting) (mobile optimization) #RiseAndTell Mailigen is an email marketing company that helps marketers communicate with their audiences via email and thus grow their businesses. www.mailigen.com Infographic made by MAILIGEN Sources: Movable Ink, Marketing Charts, HubSpot, Email on Acid, Wishpond, Experian