The fourth quarter is a crazy time for marketing emails. If you've opened your inbox today you've probably seen tons of emails from businesses. Some you like and some you don't like.Have you thought about those things that really bother you about marketing emails?Here is a…
According to some email experts, over 40% of users read email on mobile devices, and open rates on email devices climbed by over 30% last year. Obviously it's time to make sure your email marketing renders well on mobile devices such as…
Like any budget minded consumer (who also happens to be a total nerd for email marketing) I headed over to the Express website for my obligatory coupon for signing up to their email list.Here's what I found:YESSSS!Express knocks it out of the…
Designing Custom Email Templates
Here at Indiemark, we design a lot of custom email templates all of which are intended to fit neatly within the boundaries of the client’s brand, render beautifully across devices, as well as ensnare the reader and draw…
I recently received an animated email from Guitar Center. But rather than tackle this email critique single-handedly, I asked a few of my friends to chime in.First you'll see the campaign details as well as screen captures of the creative, then you'll find the critiques. Finally,…
I know...it's not email-related but it's so good! Not to worry, if you're focused on email marketing today check, check out our 2011 Halloween campaign.
- Scott Hardigree | Indiemark
In email marketing, the use of alt attributes in images is often a recommended and common practices for communicating branding elements and graphic calls to action, while images are "off". However with this particular execution, I'm afraid it backfired.
I can't tell if the guys from Web Target are referring to creative, coding, relevance or authentication but in any case, I agree! Proper attire is required.
Subject line: 3 hours only! 40% off + FREE Shipping Every DayAwesomenessOffer: Singular focus with an insane sense of urgency + free shipping pull
Redemption: Online or in-store
Design: Uncluttered design in contrasting colors
Backup plan: Social connections and links to…
I have always been a fan of Timberland's email marketing campaigns. The combination of aesthetics and messaging have always been a good fit for my "simple is better" philosophy around marketing design. (When you've worked with local car dealers, you'll understand why…