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Does Email Marketing Work? Molly Finch and Scott MacKenzie

Does Email Marketing Work? Molly Finch and Scott MacKenzie

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 Scott MacKenzie and his daughter Molly discuss the challenges and strategies of email marketing in the industrial sector. Scott expresses frustration with traditional email campaigns, noting that they often go unread. Molly emphasizes the importance of owning email lists and using personalized, non-AI-generated content to build trust and engagement. They highlight the need for relatable, human-centered emails that provide genuine value. Molly suggests assessing effective emails, using personal language, and avoiding AI-generated images. They also discuss the potential of sending emails on weekends to avoid workplace distractions. The conversation underscores the need for innovative, human-focused marketing strategies. Action Items
  • [ ] @Scott MacKenzie - Assess the emails you receive and analyze what makes you click on them.
  • [ ] @Scott MacKenzie - Write down the words and email structures that appeal to you and incorporate them into your own email copy.
  • [ ] @Scott MacKenzie - Consider sending some emails on weekends when your audience may have more time to engage, but ensure the content is genuinely helpful.
  • [ ] Avoid using AI-generated images and language in your email campaigns, and focus on maintaining your unique brand voice.
  • [ ] Shift your mindset to approach email marketing as a long-term strategy focused on helping your audience, rather than just driving metrics.

Outline Introduction to the Podcast and Its Purpose
  • Scott MacKenzie introduces the podcast, emphasizing its focus on marketing and sales challenges in the industry.
  • Scott mentions his background, including taking a company public, retiring, and starting an industrial maintenance company.
  • He highlights the importance of young thinking in marketing and introduces his daughter, Molly Finch, as a key contributor to the podcast.
  • Scott discusses the iterative process of developing the podcast and the initial focus on email marketing.

Challenges with Email Marketing
  • Scott expresses frustration with the effectiveness of email campaigns, noting that people often scroll through emails without reading them.
  • He shares his experience of creating email campaigns and the minimal impact they seem to have.
  • Scott poses the question of how to make email marketing more effective and mentions Molly's insights.
  • The conversation shifts to the importance of telling a company's story effectively and using available tools to succeed.

The Role of Social Platforms in Marketing
  • Scott questions the effectiveness of LinkedIn for small to midsize businesses and explores other platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
  • He acknowledges that LinkedIn appeals more to older demographics and wonders about the relevance of other platforms for young talent.
  • Scott emphasizes the need for a balanced approach to social media, considering both traditional and emerging platforms.
  • He invites listeners to join the journey of developing the podcast and learning about marketing strategies.

Molly's Perspective on Email Marketing
  • Molly joins the conversation, discussing the importance of email marketing despite its age.
  • She highlights the need to add to subscriber lists and the common issue of receiving emails that are not valuable.
  • Molly and Scott discuss the challenges of long, paragraph-form emails and the preference for bullet points.
  • They explore the impact of AI on email marketing, including the use of AI-generated images and language.

Balancing AI and Human Touch in Email Campaigns
  • Molly emphasizes the importance of owning the email list and having control over what is sent to subscribers.
  • She discusses the potential drawbacks of
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