The Last Word on September 2023

Posted by Chad S. White on October 12, 2023

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

Must-read articles, posts & reports

We Analyzed Millions of ChatGPT User Sessions: Visits are Down 29% since May, Programming Assistance is 30% of Use (SparkToro)

Why Some Companies Are Not Increasing Spend on Generative AI (MarketingProfs)

How Do You Compare with Your Fellow Email Marketers on Using AI? (Only Influencers)

Gmail Now Rejecting Unauthenticated Mail (Spam Resource)

Demystifying DMARC RUA Reports (EmailKarna)

Insightful & entertaining social posts

Occasionally I check my spam folder and find gold like this pic.twitter.com/kM1HwotLcS

— Andrew King (@akingkiwi) September 14, 2023

Noteworthy subject lines

The Company Store, 9/14 – NEW Kids Bedding for the School Year 🏫🍎
Abercrombie & Fitch, 9/9 – Fully into football season.
Nuts.com, 9/7 – FREE For Your Snack-O-Lantern 🎃
Spirit Halloween, 9/8 – 💀 Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas!
American Eagle, 9/14 – HALLOWEEN INSPO + 30% off now extended 🎃
West Elm, 9/9 – Get ready to gather all fall
Crate & Kids, 9/14 – IT’S HERE! Check out our Holiday Shop →
shopDisney, 9/7 – Wow them with our most wished-for toys
LEGO® News, 9/26 – Need help finding the perfect gift?
Uncommon Goods, 9/21 – Holiday gifts under $50
Eddie Bauer, 9/7 – Get Out There, No Matter The Weather 🥾 🌧️
Harley-Davidson®, 9/23 – Cooler weather ❄️, hot looks 🔥
West Elm, 9/21 – Cooler temperatures make outdoor entertaining easier.
Lane Bryant, 9/4 – Mins left! 40% OFF all the fall newness
West Elm Sale, 9/4 – HOURS LEFT ⏰ Up to 60% off
Quiksilver, 9/4 – Final Hours: Extra 50% Off Sale On Sale
J.Crew, 9/4 – Ends at midnight: 40% off your purchase
Crate & Barrel SALE, 9/4 – Ends tomorrow: DOUBLE REWARDS
Norwegian Cruise Line, 9/22 – 0% APR Is Staying For A Little Longer
Duluth Trading, 9/6 – Hit ’Em With Your Best Squat
YETI, 9/14 – You Asked For More Pink And We Delivered
Goldbelly, 9/9 – Ship Food Love for Maui 🌴💖
Clinique Online, 9/22 – Weekend treat for you! Get our #1 makeup remover free with $50 purchase.
Allrecipes Dinner Tonight, 9/25 – Our #1 Saved Recipe of 2023 So Far
Fanatics, 9/28 – Dooney & Bourke x NFL Collection