Is Email Marketing Dead?

For years I have been hearing that email marketing is dead. Social Media, text messaging, mobile apps, etc… have all been touted as the email killer. The reality is that while Social Media, text messaging and mobile apps are strong communication and marketing strategies, nothing beats email marketing. 77% of consumers reported that they prefer to receive permission based marketing communications through email and it is the most preferred channel for Millennials (You know, the group that is going to be buying their first home in the next few years). Below is an infographic from Marketo that provides some great information email marketing and where it is going.

Email Marketing Infographic

Email Marketing Wanted Dead or Alive

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Adam Small is the CEO of Connective, LLC, which owns Connective Mobile and Digital Home Info. Connective Mobile is a text messaging solution offering group texting, subscription management, both SMS and MMS, and a robust API that's integrated as a third party solution for major marketing technology platforms. Digital Home Info is a Real Estate Marketing Platform that provides lead generation, digital marketing and CRM services to the real estate industry.