3.1 E-mail Marketing
Introduction
E-mail marketing is a cost-effective, simple and powerful internet marketing strategy used to build relationships with customers, members and prospects through customized, relevant e-mail communications.
It is a direct communication technique where a commercial message is sent to a group of people using e-mail.
E-mail marketing is one of the most common tactics in the B2B market.
Advantages(Let’s Do Positive Efforts And Care)
- Low cost
- Direct response
- Personalized message to customers
- Encourage customer loyalty and repeat business
- Acquire new customers
- Convince existing customers for immediate purchase
E-mail marketing combines marketing knowledge and creative communication.
It usually includes a sales pitch and a call to action (e.g., click a link in the mail).
Examples of E-mail Campaigns(Honesty Results in Respect, Growth, and Balance)
- Hotel offering a summer discount
- Recruiting firm inviting for free seminar
- Retailer providing discount coupon
- Gym offering printable tickets to invite friends
- Beverage company promoting a game linked with Facebook
Number of E-mail Users Worldwide
- 4.3 billion (nearly half of world’s population)
- 3.9 billion earlier
Benefits of E-mail Marketing(GPILOTS)
- Global reach
- Low cost
- Trackable and measurable results
- Personalization
- Openness
- Social currency
- Improved conversion rates
Types of Campaign
- Acquisition Campaign – Create awareness and desire among new customers.
- Retention Campaign – Stay connected with existing customers and prospects.
Types of E-mail Marketing Campaigns(RESPECTED wd )(Every Winner Tries, Practices, Dedicates, Rises, Earns, Creates, Dreams, Succeeds, Excels.)
Organisations use various forms of e-mail marketing to improve client retention and engagement.
Due to rapid growth, marketers cannot ignore e-mail marketing, as even top companies use it.
1. E-mail Newsletters
- Sent regularly to subscribers.
- Provide company updates, employee stories, projects, and visuals.
- Keep business in customers’ minds.
- Example: The Hustle – Short, simple, 5-minute read newsletters.
2. Welcome E-mails
- Sent when a user signs up for newsletter, free trial, or product.
- Objective: Thank the customer, explain value, and guide them to start.
- Example: Food52 – Friendly welcome message.
3. Transactional E-mails
- Automated, non-promotional mails triggered by customer actions.
- Examples: confirmation mail, cart abandonment mail, membership details.
- Open rate: 51% (higher than newsletters).
- Example: Virgin America – Clear welcome and benefits explanation.
4. Promotional E-mails
- Aim to increase sales, signups, or product purchases.
- Often include discounts or offers.
- Example: Julep – Exclusive offers only for members.
5. Direct E-mails
- Provide direct info about new products, promotions, or offers.
- Work like digital flyers, catalogues, or coupons.
6. Retention E-mails
- Sent to existing customers to build loyalty, satisfaction, and repeat purchases.
- Example: Starbucks – Product launch with 50% discount coupon.
Other Types of E-mail Marketing
- Lead Nurturing E-mails – Target audience with series of mails to push them from consideration to purchase.
- Educational E-mails – Share tutorials, guides, and problem-solving tips.
- Confirmation E-mails – Acknowledge sign-up, order, or action.
- Dedicated E-mails – Sent to a specific group (e.g., inactive clients, new members).
- Invite E-mails – Announce events, product launches, seminars.
- Survey & Feedback E-mails – Collect customer opinions to improve products.
- Event & Announcement E-mails – Share upcoming webinars, launches, or company updates.
- Social Proof & Reviews E-mails – Show testimonials, reviews, case studies.
- Seasonal Marketing E-mails – Promotions linked with holidays (Christmas, Valentine’s Day, etc.).
E-mail Automation
E-mail automation helps in sending mails automatically to keep customers engaged, informed, entertained, and loyal.
It makes marketing smarter, faster, and more effective.
3.1 E-mail Marketing
Introduction
- Advantages(Let’s Do Positive Efforts And Care)
- Examples of E-mail Campaigns(Honesty Results in Respect, Growth, and Balance)
Number of E-mail Users Worldwide
Benefits of E-mail Marketing
Types of Campaign
- Acquisition Campaign
- Retention Campaign
Types of E-mail Marketing Campaigns
- E-mail Newsletters
- Welcome E-mails
- Transactional E-mails
- Promotional E-mails
- Direct E-mails
- Retention E-mails
Other Types of E-mail Marketing
- Lead Nurturing E-mails
- Educational E-mails
- Confirmation E-mails
- Dedicated E-mails
- Invite E-mails
- Survey & Feedback E-mails
- Event & Announcement E-mails
- Social Proof & Reviews E-mails
- Seasonal Marketing E-mails