BFCM 2025 didn’t play out the way anyone expected. In this special report, Jimmy Kim and Chase Dimond break down what actually happened, why it happened, and what it means for ecommerce brands heading into 2026.Pulling fresh data from Omnisend, Shopify, Adobe Analytics, and hundreds of brand conversations, they unpack the consumer behavior, sales trends, offer performance, inbox shifts, SMS usage, and emerging AI-driven shopping habits that defined this year’s results.Jimmy and Chase also share real examples of what worked, what flopped, and how brands can approach 2026 with smarter pre-launch planning, tighter segmentation, stronger waitlists, better bundling, and more intentional offer design.EP 59: The real lessons from Black Friday + Cyber Monday 2025Here's what we're diving into:- Why Black Friday still dominated, even with earlier offers- Why Cyber Monday surged for many brands- How offer fatigue and creativity collapse hurt performance- What Omnisend data showed about AOV, flow revenue, and list behavior- How AI-driven shopping and inbox filtering changed resultsThank you our friends at Omnisend, Kintsugi and eCom Email Certified 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://eemtrk.com/omnisend-senditKintsugi is an AI platform that monitors, files, and optimizes sales tax for you with a 98.3% reduction in errors. Mention Chase and Jimmy to receive your first three months free! https://eemtrk.com/sendit-kintsugieCom Email Certified is a hands-on, results-driven program with a step-by-step guide to mastering retention marketing and driving serious results. Access over 25 hours of learnings and become a certified email & SMS marketer. Use code: SENDIT! for $300 OFF https://eemtrk.com/eec-senditExplore Inboox.ai, the AI-powered database of 1M+ real ecommerce emails with full HTML, performance data, and trend insights from the fastest-growing Shopify brands. https://e.eemtrk.com/r/sendit-inboox______00:00 Welcome to The Show01:15 The Importance of BFCM Buyers02:42 Maximizing Post-BFCM Engagement03:10 Understanding BFCM Buyer Behavior06:52 Effective Follow-Up Strategies10:12 Tactical Campaign Ideas20:33 Key Metrics to Track23:44 Conclusion and Final Thoughts______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/______Follow Jimmy & Chase on social!Follow Jimmy Kim at: https://x.com/yojimmykimhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/yojimmykim/https://www.instagram.com/yojimmykim/https://www.tiktok.com/@yojimmykim Follow Chase Dimond at: https://x.com/ecomchasedimondhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/chasedimond/https://www.instagram.com/chasehunterdimond/https://www.tiktok.com/@chasehunterdimondContact us at [email protected] for sponsorships, appearance requests, interviews, or general information!

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