Email & Beyond

Email & Beyond

Welcome to Email & Beyond, the podcast bringing you all the latest email marketing, and other complimentary marketing channel tips, tricks, industry chat, brand insights and more, every 2 weeks. Join Kate Barrett, Founder and CEO of eFocus Marketing & Richard Wall, Marketing Campaign Manager at Spotler as we talk you through the good, the bad and the ugly of marketing and how you can create a more intelligent strategy that gets results.

Episodes

January 21, 2025 36 mins

 In this episode, we tackle one of the most critical aspects of email marketing: deliverability. Learn how to troubleshoot and resolve common deliverability issues to ensure your emails consistently reach your audience's inbox. From understanding spam filters to optimising your sender reputation, we cover all the essentials to boost your email deliverability rates.

In this episode, you'll learn:

  1. Co...
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In this episode, we emphasize the critical importance of having a strategic marketing plan. From understanding your company and audience to setting goals at various business levels and leveraging different marketing channels, we'll guide you through the steps to create a robust marketing plan that ensures success.

In this episode, you'll learn:

  1. Understanding Your Company and Audience: Learn how to ...
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In this episode, we dive into the art and science of optimising your email CTA (Call to Action) buttons to significantly increase your click rates. From design and placement to compelling copy, we’ll cover everything you need to know to transform your CTA buttons into powerful conversion tools.

In this episode, you'll learn:

  1. The Psychology Behind Effective CTAs: Understand the key psychological tri...
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Welcome to "Email & Beyond," the go-to podcast for email marketing enthusiasts, brought to you by eFocus Marketing and Spotler UK.

In this spine-chilling episode, we delve into the spooky side of email marketing. From terrifying myths and mysterious decreases in results to the horrors of something going wrong, we’re unmasking the biggest fears marketers face. 

Get ready for a hair-raising journey through the dark side of email ...

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Welcome to "Email & Beyond," the ultimate podcast for email marketing enthusiasts, brought to you by eFocus Marketing and Spotler UK.

In this episode, we delve into the Spotler Email Marketing Maturity Model and provide insights on how to increase your maturity by optimising your customer lifecycle at every stage. 

Whether you’re just starting out or refining your advanced strategy, this episode is packed with actionable tips t...

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Join Richard Wall, Marketing Campaign Manager at Spotler UK, and Kate Barrett, Founder and CEO of e-focus Marketing, as they dive deep into the world of email marketing myths. 

In this episode of "Email and Beyond," they dismantle common misconceptions surrounding email marketing and shed light on the strategies that truly work.

Tune in for a myth-busting journey that will reshape your perspective on email marketing.

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Join Kate Barrett, Founder and CEO e-Focus Marketing, and Richard Wall, Campaign Manager for Spotler UK, in this engaging episode of "Email and Beyond."

Discover how to seamlessly connect email with SMS, WhatsApp, and ad retargeting, turning them into automated besties that amplify each other's impact.

Delve into the B2B and B2C perspectives on using these channels together, exploring the do's and don'ts, the pitfalls of unsolicite...

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Welcome to the Email and Beyond Podcast with Kate Barrett, founder and CEO of eFocus Marketing, and Richard Wall, marketing campaign manager for Spotler UK.

In this episode, they dive deep into the often misunderstood Gmail Promotions Tab. 

Contrary to common perceptions, the promotions tab is not the enemy but an integral part of the inbox.

Listen in to discover how you can leverage this space strategically and stand out amidst th...

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Ready to elevate your B2B email marketing game?

In this power-packed episode, Kate Barrett, Founder and CEO e-Focus Marketing, and Richard Wall, Campaign Manager for Spotler UK, dive deep into the world of email automation, unlocking the secrets to transform your campaigns and boost engagement.

Join them as they share their insights, strategies, and real-world examples to supercharge your B2B email marketing efforts.

 

Listen in, a...

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Join Richard Wall, Campaign Marketing Manager at Spotler UK, and Kate Barrett, Founder and CEO of e-Focus Marketing, as they dive deep into the world of RFM modelling.

In this episode of "Email and Beyond," they explore the relevance of RFM analysis in today's marketing landscape, debunking the myth that it's outdated.

Discover how RFM (Recency, Frequency, Monetary value) can revolutionise your approach to audience segmentation and...

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Join Kate Barrett, founder and CEO of eFocus Marketing, and Richard Wall, marketing campaign manager for Spotler UK, in a candid therapy session as they explore the email marketing frustrations and pet peeves that need to be banished to Room 101.

In this episode, they dissect common practices that drive marketers crazy, sharing insights and anecdotes.

From the mindless "just send another email" approach to the cringe-worthy use of ...

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Dive into the fascinating world beyond email marketing as Kate Barrett, founder and CEO of eFocus Marketing, and Richard Wall, marketing campaign manager for Spotler UK, explore the intricacies of data – a crucial aspect that shapes effective marketing strategies. In this episode, they unravel the layers of zero-party data, first-party data, second-party data, and the enigmatic third-party data. 

Get ready for insights that go beyo...

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Join Kate Barrett, founder and CEO of eFocus Marketing, and Richard Wall, marketing campaign manager for Spotler UK, in this episode of "Email and Beyond," where they delve into the essential automations that can skyrocket e-commerce businesses' conversion rates. 

From abandoned baskets to strategic welcome series, discover the power of targeted messaging and customer-centric strategies.

Listen in, and you'll uncover actionable ins...

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Join Richard Wall, Marketing Campaign Manager at Spotler UK, and Kate Barrett, CEO of eFocus Marketing, in this insightful episode of the "Email and Beyond" Marketing Podcast. 

The discussion delves into the intricacies of bringing empathy into email marketing, especially during sensitive seasons like Mother's Day. 

Listen in to discover:

  • The Importance of Empathy in Email Marketing: Explore the sig...
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In this episode of Email and Beyond, Richard Wall, Marketing Campaign Manager for Spotler UK, welcomes special guest Kris White, Senior Marketing Manager at CloserStill Media.

Join the conversation as Kris shares his experience in transforming Tech Show London's email strategy, making it smarter and more effective.

Discover the challenges faced, strategies employed, and the remarkable results achieved, including a 77% increase in r...

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Dive into the dynamic world of email marketing as we explore the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in our latest podcast episode.

In this conversation, Kate Barrett, founder and CEO of eFocus Marketing, and Richard Wall, marketing campaign manager for Spotler UK, discuss the nuances of leveraging AI to supercharge your email campaigns, sharing practical insights and strategic approaches.

From the platforms they ...

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In this episode of "Email and Beyond," hosts Kate Barrett and Richard Wall delve into key strategies for marketers in 2024. 

Listen/watch and discover their thoughts on…

  • Strategic Planning for 2024: Explore the hosts' insights on the importance of strategic planning in the ever-evolving landscape of email marketing and beyond.
  • Focusing on Audience Understanding: Learn ho...
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