Episode 4

Content platform spotlight: Email marketing (with Kelly Cookson)

Published on: 1st August, 2022

This week, I'm joined by email marketing expert Kelly Cookson from Cheer Up Marketing. We originally recorded this interview in late 2021, but life got in the way, and I didn't release it. Thankfully, unlike social media, email marketing basics are pretty evergreen, and I knew this chat would still be SO helpful.

In this episode, we're talking about:

  • Why email is such a powerful marketing platform for every business (as long as you're prepared to do the nurturing first!)
  • The first steps to starting your email list (working out your audience and the 'so what' factor)
  • How to choose an email service provider
  • Getting started with lead magnets/opt-in freebies
  • How often to email your list and how to work out what to say
  • A surprising place to find LOTS of email ideas

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Content Etc.
Marketing meets storytelling for creative small businesses
Content Etc podcast is a collection of advice and encouragement to help you overcome the challenges of marketing your small business. It's perfect for product or service-based businesses who want to understand and improve their content marketing efforts. Host Michelle Gately from Word By Word Storytelling will help you gently and sustainably grow your business, build genuine customer relationships and enjoy the creative process.

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Michelle Gately

Hi, I'm Michelle! I'm an Aussie living in the UK, working as a bookseller. I'm obsessed with storytelling in all its forms – I spend as much time watching TV or listening to podcasts as I do reading. Other hobbies include bouldering, hiking and generally obsessing about my pug Percy.