“Email has an ability many channels don’t: creating valuable, personal touches—at scale.” – David Newman (Share on Twitter)
Email stands out as a uniquely personal way to connect with your audience. Unlike social media or ads, which are broadcasted to many, an email feels like a one-on-one conversation. This personal touch is what makes email marketing so effective in nurturing leads and converting them into loyal customers.
Glossier, a beauty brand, has their emails feel like a message from a friend, with a tone that’s conversational and content that’s highly relevant to their audience’s interests and needs. From tips on how to use their products to stories behind their brand, Glossier uses email to engage their audience in a meaningful way, building loyalty and driving sales.
To replicate this success, start by segmenting your email list based on your subscribers’ interests, behaviours, and where they are in the buying process. This allows you to send more personalized and relevant emails, increasing the likelihood of engagement.
Action Step: Review your current email marketing strategy. Are you sending the same emails to everyone on your list, or are you tailoring your messages to different segments? Choose one segment of your audience and brainstorm ideas for an email campaign designed specifically for them. This could be a welcome series for new subscribers, a re-engagement campaign for inactive ones, or a special offer for your most loyal customers.
The key to effective email marketing is to view it as a relationship-building tool, not just a sales channel. By providing value and personal touches at scale, you can transform leads into loyal customers who are excited to hear from you.
To learn more about creating compelling email campaigns that resonate with your audience, be sure to check out our book of the week: “Marketing Made Simple” by Donald Miller.