The Last Word on December 2024

Posted by Chad S. White on January 3, 2025

A roundup of digital and email marketing articles, posts, and social buzz you might have missed last month…

Must-read articles, posts & reports

Elon Musk Xmail Teaser Poses New Threat For Billions Of Gmail Users (Forbes)

8 Email Marketing Trends to Watch in 2025 (Mailjet)

New Research: We Analyzed 332 Million Queries over 21 Months to Uncover Never-Before-Published Data on How People Use Google (SparkToro)

Emails featuring Top Email 2024 (Email Love)

5 Email Marketing Goals for 2025 (Email on Acid)

Understanding Unsubscribes: A Fresh Perspective for the Holiday Season (Only Influencers)

Insightful & entertaining social posts

This is the kind of shady stuff that makes me want to unsubscribe extra hard. 🙄

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— Chenell Basilio (@growthinreverse.com) December 3, 2024 at 6:27 AM

Conference networking pro tip: Create a QR code with your contact info & tattoo it on your body 😂 #marketing

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— Ann Handley (@annhandley.bsky.social) December 5, 2024 at 7:06 AM

Noteworthy subject lines

Goldbelly, 12/27 – 🎉Your New Year’s PARTY in a BOX!🎉
Forever 21, 12/5 – NEW: Saweetie Party Styles ❤️
YETI, 12/20 – Ring It In With Rambler® Barware & Free Bottles
Crate & Barrel, 12/20 – Are you ready for New Year’s Eve?
Macy’s, 12/29 – Here’s 25-40% off to help you crush your health goals
Forever 21, 12/27 – New Year Activewear 💪✨
Crate & Kids, 12/27 – Toys everywhere? Up to 20% off The Get Organized Event →
DSW, 12/12 – It’s your year in review!
Quiksilver, 12/29 – Year In Review: Customer’s Favorite Gear
Allrecipes Dinner Tonight, 12/27 – Our Most Popular Side Dish of 2024
Overstock, 12/22 – These Were the Best-Selling Rugs of 2024! 👀
Urban Outfitters, 12/25 – 🥁 and our best sweater are…
Allbirds, 12/2 – Very Last Call For Up To 50% Off 🥵
Gap Cyber Monday, 12/2 – You’ve hit it big. Your cart’s already 50% off.
Redbubble, 12/2 – 🚨 HOURS LEFT for Cyber Monday Up To 60% Off
Superdry, 12/2 – Extended for 24 Hours: Up to 70% Off Ends Tonight
REI, 12/5 – More oops-I-missed-Cyber-Monday deals
Bed Bath & Beyond, 12/5 – 12 Days of Gifts STARTS NOW ✨🎁✨
Urban Outfitters, 12/5 – ✨ deal of the day ✨ 30% off BDG denim
Goldbelly, 12/5 – 🎄The Greatest Christmas Foods on Earth🎄
Michaels, 12/4 – 🕎 Get 50% off Hanukkah décor and hosting essentials to brighten your celebrations 🕎
Google Home, 12/12 – Psst Chad… still holiday shopping?
Uncommon Goods, 12/17 – Still have stockings to stuff?
Crate & Kids, 12/17 – “Oops, I forgot _____ gifts!”
Target, 12/20 – 5 days ‘til Christmas, there’s still time to find great gifts.
vineyard vines, 12/22 – VERY Last Chance For Holiday Delivery! 🗣️
Chubbies, 12/22 – Holiday Crisis Averted: The Perfect Gift in Seconds
Uncommon Goods, 12/27 – 10 things to gift to yourself
adidas, 12/12 – adidas sneakers so good you may just gift them to yourself.
Huckberry, 12/17 – “F*** the price.”
DSW, 12/22 – Is this $10 yours?
Banana Republic, 12/11 – It’s velvet season
Gap Email Exclusive, 12/18 – Just in: The Paddington Bear Collection + order by tomorrow to get gifts by 12/24
Disney Store, 12/26 – 🌊 New Moana 2 arrivals just sailed in
Gap, 12/25 – GAP x DISNEY SWEATS
Gap, 12/5 – Introducing: Gap | Star Wars
Columbia, 12/5 – Members shop new STAR WARS™ gear at 8:30 am PST!
Big Lots, 12/27 – Store Closing: Save Big Before It’s Too Late!
Neiman Marcus, 12/23 – Neiman Marcus Joins Saks Global