Back in 1996, the world was a different place. There was little in the way of Spam filtering, let alone any real legislation in place…
Kevin HuxhamApril 15, 2019
Previous posts: Thinking of Using an ‘Old’ List? - Part 1: The Risks Thinking of Using an ‘Old’ List? - Part 2: Prepare your Re-Opt…
Kevin HuxhamMarch 21, 2019
Previous post: Thinking of Using an ‘Old’ List? - Part 1: The Risks Here’s some good advice when preparing your re-opt in email: As with…
Kevin HuxhamMarch 14, 2019
Nowadays people are really trying to get the most out of their email campaigns. This sometimes means going back and using lists you haven’t touched…
Kevin HuxhamMarch 11, 2019
A person's name... is the sweetest sound... in any language. - David Carnegie I have a handful of beloved restaurants that I always recommend to…
Isabel LapointeMarch 4, 2019
Following established best practices will ensure your emails get to your customers’ inboxes… and it’ll avoid high fines associated with noncompliance. By maintaining lively dialogue…
Mireille TessierFebruary 28, 2019
“What’s a good open rate?” That’s the million dollar question, isn’t it? Here's the short answer: if you’ve asked for permission from everyone on your…
Mireille TessierFebruary 18, 2019
At lunch, the conversation quickly switched to the famous movie from the no-less famous book 50 shades of Grey. We’re a very open-minded group though…
Isabel LapointeFebruary 14, 2019
"How can I build the right list?" It's one of the most frequently asked questions we get - and with good reason. After all, your…
Mireille TessierFebruary 11, 2019
As soon as someone signs up to your mailing list the clock is ticking for you to reach out to them. The longer you wait…
Kevin HuxhamFebruary 4, 2019
Hosting an event, whether it’s a trade show, a party or a wedding, involves a lot of attention to detail and organization. From choosing the…
Mireille TessierJanuary 28, 2019
Today, I wanted to talk about blacklists and spam reporting services, also what you can do if you’ve been listed. First off, a lot of…
Kevin HuxhamJanuary 21, 2019
Make the most of natural wait times to get people to sign up to your newsletters: (more…)
Mireille TessierDecember 10, 2018
People don’t actively seek out email lists to join. They need to be presented with an opportunity and a reason to sign-up. Every time someone…
Mireille TessierDecember 6, 2018
I don’t know about you but, even in 2018, I still receive some of those paper Christmas cards. You know the ones that are really…
Isabel LapointeNovember 26, 2018
When you ask people if they want to receive newsletters from your company, their first thought will typically be “What’s in it for me?” Here…
Mireille TessierNovember 22, 2018
Today in the mailbox, (you know, the outdated thing where you get paper?) I received a leaflet from a serious bank. Offering the chance to…
Isabel LapointeNovember 19, 2018
It’s not a surprise that intelligently segmented email lists results in more opens, a higher clickthrough rate and better deliverability. Case studies shared by Econsultancy…
Chrystian GuyNovember 30, 2016
It’s a match made in performance marketing heaven: upload your email subscriber list to your ad network and show highly targeted display ads while your…
Chrystian GuyJuly 7, 2016
It’s not easy to create and maintain relationships in 140 characters or less. Don’t get us wrong: we love Twitter (don’t hesitate to say Hi…
Mireille TessierSeptember 17, 2014
I had a hard time last Friday. In fact, it all started before, when my friend Emily sent me one among many other emails. I’m…
Isabel LapointeSeptember 12, 2014
With 1.3 Billion (yes, that’s a ‘B’) active users, your local business should have a Business page on Facebook. The page should mention your business’…
Mireille TessierAugust 27, 2014
The emails you send make a statement about you and your company. So what’s the impression you want your emails to make? (more…)
Mireille TessierAugust 13, 2014
Permission, and how it’s defined, is the big difference between CAN-SPAM and the Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL). CAN-SPAM allows you to purchase a mailing list…
Mireille TessierJune 2, 2014
Wondering what the difference is between the new Canadian Legislation and the existing American CAN-SPAM act of 2003? (more…)
Mireille TessierMay 28, 2014
Do you know if the new Canadian Anti-Spam law applies to your business? (more…)
Mireille TessierMay 20, 2014
The Canadian Anti-Spam legislation came into effect on July 1st 2014. Even if you aren’t in Canada, the law affects your business if you have…
Mireille TessierMay 16, 2014
As the weather (finally!) warms up, it’s time for a spring cleaning. Of the digital kind. Clean the list If you haven’t contacted your list…
Mireille TessierMay 12, 2014
Google’s been very busy, email-wise. Tabs, Image caching and, disclosed in San Francisco last week, two new features: a button that allows people to ‘Unsubscribe’…
Mireille TessierFebruary 28, 2014
There’s a lot of great articles and infographics about testing different variables for your email marketing campaigns - most pervasive are time and day of…
Mireille TessierFebruary 24, 2014
The Canadian Minister of Industry the Honourable James Moore recently announced Canada’s Anti-SPAM Law (CASL) will come into force on July 1st, 2014. The moment…
Kevin HuxhamDecember 17, 2013
I doubt very many of you jumped for joy the last time the Census bureau asked for an update. Of course, good citizen that you…
Mireille TessierNovember 4, 2013
The best communicators have something remarkable in common: an innate ability to understand their audience. Listening to your customers is the first step; and your…
Mireille TessierFebruary 6, 2013
Permission to send emails to the contacts on your list is extremely important. Without ensuring you have the proper permission from your contacts to send…
Cakemail SupportJuly 13, 2012
Spam traps are email addresses that may or may not exist and are used to judge your sender reputation. The term “trap” refers to how…
Cakemail SupportJune 26, 2012
Spammers are forever trying to find different ways to abuse the system and ISPs are forever trying to figure out new creative ways of stopping…
Kevin HuxhamNovember 30, 2011
Do you have a list that's so old it is literally collecting dust (so old = older than 6 months)? You know...the one you've been…
Cakemail SupportMarch 8, 2011
As we mentioned last week in Part 1 of this series, this is a very busy time of year for sending email and a lot…
Kevin HuxhamNovember 15, 2010
This time of year is very tempting for marketers looking to grow their list fast in time for those Holiday promotions. The C-class executives are…
Kevin HuxhamNovember 12, 2010
Gmail has just announced that it’s rolling out a new “priority inbox” feature that adds new filtering features to your inbox - highlighting emails into…
Kevin HuxhamSeptember 1, 2010
Numbers can be cruel, as shown in the research conducted in 2007 by MarketingSherpa. They found that among users who clicked the “Spam” button, 41%…
Isabel LapointeMarch 3, 2009
Our email delivery expert, Kevin Huxham, Director of Deliverability recently updated our Deliverability section. There you will find more information and precious resources on this…
Isabel LapointeOctober 14, 2008
In the expression, “permission email marketing”, the key word is “permission”. In this case, the definition of the word permission means that the owner of…
Francois LaneSeptember 22, 2008
In Canada, September 30 is the deadline set by the CRTC to implement The National Do Not Call List (DNCL). This is already in place…
Isabel LapointeSeptember 8, 2008
We have all received email where this absurd line appears: Please do not reply to this email, bla, bla, bla… Surely a VALID reply address,…
Isabel LapointeJuly 23, 2008
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Isabel LapointeJune 23, 2008