The Last Word on September 2019

Posted by Chad S. White on October 3, 2019

Must-read articles, posts & reports

My Life as an Email Entrepreneur: My Final Article. (OnlyInfluencers)

How to Code Search Bars in Email (Email on Acid)

Do Not Reply to This Email: Here’s What You’re Missing (Email Optimization Shop)

Truth and Dare: Email Subject Lines (Email Optimization Shop)

Insightful & entertaining tweets

Social reality check when it comes to content marketing: #CMWorld pic.twitter.com/IKy2NMyFOI

— Denise Dubie (@DDubie) September 4, 2019

genie: i will grant you three wishes
aladdin: ok
genie: but before each wish you must watch an ad
aladdin: what
genie: to skip the ads you can get Genie Prime
aladdin:
genie: also i watch you while you sleep
aladdin:
genie: and tell the other genies your preferences, habits etc

— Computer Facts (@computerfact) September 8, 2019

Super nice email from @ActionRocket for the climate strike. The use of CSS keyframes is :chef’s-kiss: https://t.co/RfM4g25tZ1 #emailgeeks pic.twitter.com/MRMWJim9KE

— Ted Goas (@TedGoas) September 20, 2019

Noteworthy subject lines

Hobby Lobby, 9/20 — 🎄 Christmas Trees Ship FREE!
Bed Bath & Beyond, 9/1 – 🔴 ⚪ 🔵 SAVE up to 50% with Labor Day Deals + Your $20 Off Coupon Ends Soon!
Bass Pro Shops, 9/29 – Bass Pro Shops National Hunting & Fishing Day sale continues!
Eddie Bauer, 9/5 – Save On Flannel For The Whole Family
Burlington, 9/4 – Sneak peek: coats for the family
T.J.Maxx, 9/8 – Sweaters. Are. Back.
Nordstrom, 9/16 – Five trends to wear this fall
JCPenney Home, 9/8 – Score a deal! Game-day must-haves for the host
Gap, 9/26 – The sherpa jackets you’ve been seeing everywhere
Banana Republic, 9/15 – Washable blouses are here to make your life easier
Banana Republic, 9/11 – Get spotted in leopard print 🐆
Neiman Marcus, 9/20 – Coated denim adds edge
T.J.Maxx, 9/5 – The Runway Event is HERE.
Neiman Marcus, 9/1 – Ready for Fashion Week?
Lane Bryant, 9/5 – Who’s the boss? 🙋‍♀️
Dollar General, 9/20 – Why pay drug store prices?
Zales, 9/26 – Up For a Fun Game?
Olive Garden, 9/16 – 🍴 Can’t decide on dinner? Get $6 off 2 entrées!
Marshalls, 9/25 – Have you heard?? We’re online!
Kohl’s, 9/23 – 📱 Have you downloaded the Kohl’s App yet?
Petco, 9/28 – The Petco app has been updated and is better than ever!
Saks Fifth Avenue, 9/4 – Be happy, not perfect: a chat with Poppy Jamie on mental wellness & more
REI, 9/8 – New Sustainable Materials. Same Legendary Styles.
Patagonia, 9/16 – Strike for climate action
Patagonia, 9/20 – Fight for a livable future
Williams Somona, 9/26 – How to Bake a Cake That Looks Like Art! (It’s Easy as Pie)
Express, 9/9 – NEW! 💖 Introducing Labels We Love