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The Marketing Millennials

SPECIAL SERIES: Don't Forget About the Pre-Header | Bathroom Break #6

Jun 3, 2024
08:45
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Expert Jay Schwedelson and host discuss the importance of pre-headers in email marketing, offering tips to boost open rates. They emphasize the role of pre-headers as 'second subject lines' and share strategies to optimize them for enhanced engagement with recipients.
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Quick takeaways

  • The pre-header in email marketing is crucial for open rates and should contain engaging content under 85 characters.
  • Experimenting with different pre-header approaches, like including read times or leaving it empty, can enhance email effectiveness.

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The importance of the pre-header in email marketing

The pre-header in email marketing serves as the second subject line and plays a crucial role in determining whether emails are opened. It is essential real estate that should be limited to less than 85 characters. Avoid using it for format issues and focus on creating engaging content that complements the subject line. Starting the pre-header with certain trigger words can significantly boost open rates and create a seamless transition for the recipient into the email.

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