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Scaling like GaryVee: 7 Tactics You Can Copy [Success Story]

Published: Jun 5, 2019 | Updated: May 16, 2023 by ContactPigeon in Brand Stories

GaryVee is an entrepreneurial celebrity. He is a rock star and leader of the digital marketing and social media industry. He created and scaled an empire from scratch. The result? An inspirational success story (btw: have you checked out our Zara story?). GaryVee is one of the most influential and motivating business Gurus of all time. However, his story is much more than a young man’s tale of luck. It’s also more than him taking over his father’s small-time wine shop and using digital marketing to skyrocket annual sales from $3M to $60M. Marketers worldwide look to GaryVee for ideas. He’s an inspiration. The biggest lesson he

5 Father’s Day Marketing Ideas for Ecommerce

Published: May 24, 2019 | Updated: May 24, 2023 by ContactPigeon in Ecommerce

Father’s Day is celebrated on the third Sunday of June every year. For consumers, this means finding the perfect gift to celebrate the dads in their lives. For eCommerce marketers, dad’s big day is a chance for you to pull out all the stops by implementing an epic, Father’s Day marketing campaign. In this post, we have curated our top 5 picks of effective Father’s Day marketing campaigns to inspire you to create a Father’s Day 2022 campaign that any dad would be proud of. We’ll break each example down to explain why these specific Father’s Day marketing ideas rock

15 Mother’s Day Marketing Campaigns We Loved

Published: May 7, 2019 | Updated: Mar 11, 2024 by Joyce Qian in Ecommerce

Mark your calendar if you haven’t already. On May 12th, we celebrate the moms in our lives on Mother’s Day. For eCommerce and retail, this is a great opportunity to get creative and lure shoppers to your site, seeing that Mother’s Day marketing campaigns have become a captivating study of consumer dynamics. The year 2023 witnessed a significant financial commitment from consumers, as they planned to allocate a substantial $35.7 billion for this special occasion. This marked an impressive increase of $4 billion compared to the preceding year’s record of $31.7 billion, as revealed by the annual survey conducted by

How ZARA Dominates the Ecommerce Fashion Industry

Published: Apr 22, 2019 | Updated: Nov 21, 2023 by Sofia Spanou in Brand Stories

When it comes to the high-street fashion brands, Zara dominates the scene. The brand is at the forefront of offering the latest fashion trends, high-quality products and, most importantly to consumers, awesome affordability. So, how did the brand grow from humble beginnings to become the number one fashion retailer in the world — not to mention setting the global standards for success with their Zara eCommerce channel? Table of Contents > The history of Zara: The connection with Zorba the Greek > The rise of the Zara empire > Amancio Ortega: The man behind the titan > The eCommerce strategy

16 Eggscellent Easter Marketing Ideas for Retailers [2024 updated]

Published: Apr 18, 2019 | Updated: Aug 1, 2024 by ContactPigeon in Ecommerce

It’s that time of year again where bunnies lay chocolate eggs and retail managers look for inspired marketing ideas to hippity-hop their conversions to new heights. Why is it important for retail marketers to create an “eggscellent” Easter marketing ideas? Simple. Easter has become one of the most profitable retail holidays of the year. But what about retail stores? Don’t worry we’ve got some Easter marketing promotion ideas for them as well! When it comes to inspiration for creating your own hoppin’ 2023 Easter marketing campaigns, we’ve got you covered! In this post, we’ll look at the latest consumer trends

Finding the Right Mailchimp Alternative for Shopify [Transition + Special Offer]

Published: Apr 3, 2019 | Updated: Aug 29, 2019 by ContactPigeon in Ecommerce

Breaking up isn’t easy. And, if you are using Mailchimp for Shopify, you’ve already learned the news: Mailchimp and Shopify are getting a divorce. The bottom line is that MailChimp will cut off native integration with Shopify as of May 12th, according to a statement they released on March 22nd. For Shopify merchants using Mailchimp, this means that you are left in need of an Mailchimp alternative for Shopify — fast. The good news is that there are more fish in the sea and Mailchimp alternatives for Shopify merchants. Marketers currently using Mailchimp for Shopify now have the perfect opportunity

eCommerce Personalization: The Absolute Guide for 2024

Published: Mar 20, 2019 | Updated: Oct 15, 2024 by ContactPigeon in Marketing Automation

Savvy marketers know that the boom of eCommerce is setting market trends for online retailers. The influence of the annual growth of eCommerce is perhaps best illustrated by recent statistics. In 2017, global e-retail sales reached 2.3 trillion U.S. dollars, of which, retail eCommerce accounted for 10.2% percent. The shift to online retailing is only accelerating, while new computing trends such as predictive modeling and AI introduces unique shopping experiences for consumers that are ever more personalized. So, how can eCommerce personalization help your brand in 2021 to capitalize on the skyrocketing online marketplace? To personalize or not to personalize?

The Digital Pygmalion: Three Simple Steps for the Ultimate Website Makeover

Published: Mar 15, 2019 | Updated: Aug 30, 2019 by Guest Contributor in Ecommerce

Conversion Rate Optimization is a “test-and-learn” process that allows eCommerce marketers to turn more of their web traffic into sales. Because it does not rely on advertising, and directly increases revenue, CRO usually provides an impressive return-on-investment. So, assuming you are already receiving enough traffic, you should be thinking about how to turn more of your visitors into customers. To do this, you need to begin with some customer research. Once you have established how customers are using your site, you can optimize your content. To do this, you need to know a few things about Consumer Psychology: Cognitive Ease:

10+1 High Converting Abandoned Cart Email Examples For Inspiration

Published: Mar 13, 2019 | Updated: Mar 2, 2021 by ContactPigeon in Ecommerce

Are you ready to dive deep and explore the top abandoned cart email examples from the most successful eCommerce brands of 2020? If you are an eCommerce manager looking to grow your brand in 2021, you should be. (Actually it is highly recommended to update and optimize every aspect of your eCommerce email marketing strategy, on a quarter basis.) The truth is that addressing abandoned carts is key to unlocking trillions of unspent dollars – as much as $4 trillion, to be exact based on 2017 data. Whether shoppers are browsing to buy later, seeking a better deal on shipping,

eCommerce Marketing Strategy: A Step by Step Guide for 2024

Published: Feb 20, 2019 | Updated: Aug 9, 2024 by ContactPigeon in Marketing Automation

The eCommerce industry has seen a dramatic boom in recent years, and there is no end in sight to the heights of which online sales may skyrocket. Just look at the rock solid eCommerce stats projecting that for 2021, online sales are expected to reach a minimum of $3.5 trillion — put that together with the fact that eCommerce sales accounted for 11.9% of all retail sales worldwide in 2018, and you can see why having a responsive marketing campaign is vital to growing your brand. Let’s turn our attention to the leader of the pack: when it comes to

Valentine’s Day Statistics: Get Informed On This Romantic Day [Infographic]

Published: Feb 5, 2019 | Updated: Aug 1, 2024 by ContactPigeon in Ecommerce

Here at the pigeon nest, we understand that eCommerce managers are always on the lookout for the inside scoop on the latest Valentine’s Day statistics. Look no further! Our pigeons are tweeting songs of love this time of year as Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. In this post, we are spreading the love by sharing our infographic and going over all that you need to know about Valentine’s Day statistics for this romantic holiday! You might not have realized, but, Valentine’s Day is only seconds behind Black Friday in commercial status. With the increase in popularity of this holiday has

The 88 most amazing Ecommerce Statistics of 2024

Published: Jan 28, 2019 | Updated: Jan 8, 2024 by ContactPigeon in Ecommerce

Every marketer needs to be in the know-how of the latest eCommerce statistics in order to ride the wave of ever-changing trends. By knowing what your consumers are looking for, you will have all the information and tools you need to set up your brand for success with a solid eCommerce marketing strategy. In 2018, eCommerce progressed on a global scale, and the proof, is in the pudding. In 2018, we witnessed technology and marketing automation soar to new heights and achieve record-breaking Black Friday weekend sales totaling $18 billion in turnovers — just in the United States alone! ECommerce

7 Super Lovable Valentine’s Day Email Marketing Ideas

Published: Jan 15, 2019 | Updated: Jan 12, 2024 by ContactPigeon in Ecommerce

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, meaning eCommerce retailers must come up with awesome Valentine’s Day email marketing ideas to boost conversions and compete to win the hearts of their visitors. And, if you’re not convinced that this holiday is not worthy of the hype, just consider that according to the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics, consumers allocated $25.9 billion for Valentine’s Day expenditures in 2023, marking an increase from the $23.9 billion spent in 2022. That’s right. Valentine’s Day is a multi-billion-dollar holiday celebrated by over 50% of consumers, worldwide! And, online shopping is

ContactPigeon: 2018 In Review

Published: Jan 2, 2019 | Updated: Aug 28, 2024 by George Mirotsos in Company & Product News

Happy New Year! 2018 turned out to be an amazing year of change and growth at ContactPigeon. We expect 2019 to be just as awesome, as we have already set our sights on conquering new frontiers in order to introduce even more features that enable meaningful connections between eCommerce businesses and their customers. As we welcome 2019, our team at ContactPigeon is excited for this opportunity to take a look back and share with you our many achievements of 2018, including our top milestones. We’ll let you in on the great lessons we have learned along the way. We also

The Evolution of Ecommerce Email Marketing

Published: Dec 21, 2018 | Updated: Jul 30, 2024 by ContactPigeon in Ecommerce

Email marketing has made some notable strides over the past few years to become a major channel for eCommerce. However, the eCommerce email marketing landscape wasn’t always such a seamless, automated process. Once upon a time, companies marketed their brands and products to potential customers by delivering postcards by snail mail, or delivering entire printed catalogs to physical mailboxes. This impersonal method of marketing was destined to morph into email marketing as technology advanced and more and more people adopted email as their main channel of communication with friends, family, and their favorite brands. Drip marketing arises as a strategic

Email List Organization Made Easy with Folders and Favorites

Published: Dec 20, 2018 | Updated: Sep 4, 2024 by George Mirotsos in Company & Product News

At ContactPigeon we take Christmas wishes really seriously. After all, we still believe in Santa Claus! ? This December we decided to bring on the Christmas spirit early by releasing a long requested feature, Email List Folders. This new enhancement is designed to make your list management and email marketing easy peasy. Chances are, you already have many lists in your account (an average ContactPigeon user loves to segment their customers), which is why we bet you’ll start believing that Santa takes the shape of ContactPigeon’s product team this year. So go ahead and create that extra segment variation, we’ve got you organized!

Black Friday Report for Ecommerce 2018 [Infographic]

Published: Dec 5, 2018 | Updated: Oct 11, 2023 by Joyce Qian in Ecommerce

As we flip over the most recent Black Friday Cyber Monday chapter of the retail year, it’s time to dive into data to call out a few key eCommerce trends from this year’s biggest shopping event. This is our second Black Friday Report since 2017 where we analyzed millions of transactional records across ContactPigeon’s eCommerce 250+ clients across North America and Europe. Consumer enthusiasm drove online sales to new heights this Black Friday 2018 weekend at $18B in turnovers just in the United States. This trend reflects globally as well, as more retailers across Europe and Asia adopt the occasion

The Step By Step Holiday Email Marketing Checklist

Published: Nov 27, 2018 | Updated: Oct 31, 2023 by ContactPigeon in Ecommerce

Online sales are trending more than ever this holiday season, and as an eCommerce owner, preparing a mind-blowing holiday email marketing strategy will make your brand stand out from the crowd. According to Statista, in 2017 holiday season retail eCommerce sales in the U.S. amounted to a record of $106.14 billion. Fast forward to 2023, Adobe predicts $221.8 billion in online spending for the U.S. holiday season, with a consistent 1% year-over-year increase in online sales. The projected holiday spending per household in 2023 is expected to increase by a healthy 7% this year, allocating an average of $1,530 for

210+ Fairytale-ish Christmas Email Subject Lines for the Holidays

Published: Nov 20, 2018 | Updated: Feb 1, 2024 by ContactPigeon in Ecommerce

The holiday season has arrived and children are listening for the jingling bells of Santa’s sleigh as Christmas is fast approaching, even being restricted at their homes due to the crisis[delete this]. Storefronts and display windows will not remain empty this year, as we are not expecting to see any more lockdowns this holiday. However, to be on the cutting edge, brands and eCommerce marketers need to finetune their holiday marketing campaigns more than ever before. Christmas continues to be the most profitable holiday for the eCommerce industry. During the 2023 holiday season, Christmas sales in the US are forecasted

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