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Episode Synopsis
Where do you draw the line between effective strategy and unethical tactics?
In this episode of Send It, Jimmy Kim and Chase Dimond tackle the fine balance between aggressive marketing and customer respect. From misleading subject lines to intrusive personalization and legal landmines like CAN-SPAM violations, they break down the dark side of retention marketing and why cutting corners can backfire. If you've ever questioned whether your email and SMS tactics are pushing too hard, this one's for you.
But it’s not all doom and gloom—we’re also sharing the blueprint for ethical, high-converting retention strategies that keep customers engaged without resorting to manipulation. Learn how transparency, value-driven content, and list hygiene can drive long-term success while protecting your brand’s reputation.
EP 16: Ethical Retention Marketing: Balancing Tactics with Customer Respect
Here's what we're diving into:
The fine line between transparency vs. manipulation in retention marketing
How shady tactics (misleading subject lines, fake sender names) violate CAN-SPAM
Why ethical marketing leads to higher customer lifetime value
Best practices for compliance and list hygiene
Real examples of brands that got it right—and wrong
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00:00 Introduction to Ethical Marketing
02:06 Ethical Retention Marketing Overview
05:07 Balancing Aggressive Tactics with Respect
13:06 Illegal Email Marketing Tactics
16:39 Understanding Unsubscribes and Can-Spam Rules
21:08 Best Practices for Compliance and Trust
29:43 Key Takeaways and Ethical Marketing
31:38 Conclusion and Next Steps
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Thank you our friends at Omnisend for sponsoring the podcast!
Omnisend is an all in one eCommerce email and SMS marketing automation platform that enables marketers to engage customers and drive sales through personalized experiences. https://www.omnisend.com/sendit/
Thank you our friends at Appbrew for sponsoring the podcast! Appbrew enables eCommerce teams to drive higher conversion rates, AOV and LTV through a native mobile app.
Enjoying the pod? Subscribe to The eCom Email Marketer Newsletter for your weekly dose of retention strategy, actionable insights, & exclusive industry news! http://ecomemailmarketer.com/
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Follow Jimmy & Chase on social!
Follow Jimmy Kim at:
https://x.com/yojimmykim
https://www.linkedin.com/in/yojimmykim/
https://www.instagram.com/yojimmykim/
https://www.tiktok.com/@yojimmykim
Follow Chase Dimond at:
https://x.com/ecomchasedimond
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https://www.instagram.com/chasehunterdimond/
https://www.tiktok.com/@chasehunterdimond
Contact us at [email protected] for sponsorships, appearance requests, interviews, or general information!
In this episode of Send It, Jimmy Kim and Chase Dimond tackle the fine balance between aggressive marketing and customer respect. From misleading subject lines to intrusive personalization and legal landmines like CAN-SPAM violations, they break down the dark side of retention marketing and why cutting corners can backfire. If you've ever questioned whether your email and SMS tactics are pushing too hard, this one's for you.
But it’s not all doom and gloom—we’re also sharing the blueprint for ethical, high-converting retention strategies that keep customers engaged without resorting to manipulation. Learn how transparency, value-driven content, and list hygiene can drive long-term success while protecting your brand’s reputation.
EP 16: Ethical Retention Marketing: Balancing Tactics with Customer Respect
Here's what we're diving into:
The fine line between transparency vs. manipulation in retention marketing
How shady tactics (misleading subject lines, fake sender names) violate CAN-SPAM
Why ethical marketing leads to higher customer lifetime value
Best practices for compliance and list hygiene
Real examples of brands that got it right—and wrong
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00:00 Introduction to Ethical Marketing
02:06 Ethical Retention Marketing Overview
05:07 Balancing Aggressive Tactics with Respect
13:06 Illegal Email Marketing Tactics
16:39 Understanding Unsubscribes and Can-Spam Rules
21:08 Best Practices for Compliance and Trust
29:43 Key Takeaways and Ethical Marketing
31:38 Conclusion and Next Steps
______
Thank you our friends at Omnisend for sponsoring the podcast!
Omnisend is an all in one eCommerce email and SMS marketing automation platform that enables marketers to engage customers and drive sales through personalized experiences. https://www.omnisend.com/sendit/
Thank you our friends at Appbrew for sponsoring the podcast! Appbrew enables eCommerce teams to drive higher conversion rates, AOV and LTV through a native mobile app.
Enjoying the pod? Subscribe to The eCom Email Marketer Newsletter for your weekly dose of retention strategy, actionable insights, & exclusive industry news! http://ecomemailmarketer.com/
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Follow Jimmy & Chase on social!
Follow Jimmy Kim at:
https://x.com/yojimmykim
https://www.linkedin.com/in/yojimmykim/
https://www.instagram.com/yojimmykim/
https://www.tiktok.com/@yojimmykim
Follow Chase Dimond at:
https://x.com/ecomchasedimond
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasedimond/
https://www.instagram.com/chasehunterdimond/
https://www.tiktok.com/@chasehunterdimond
Contact us at [email protected] for sponsorships, appearance requests, interviews, or general information!
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