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The Best Subject Lines
of 2015
January 13, 2016
#2015TopSLs
Presented by….
Chris Scavo
Digital Marketing Strategist
Vivian Swertinski
Sr. Digital Marketing Strategist
#2015TopSLs
Agenda
Identify Benchmark Metrics – Data Analysis
Top Takeaways – What worked and what didn’t
Pre-header text usage
Subject Line Test Plans
#2015TopSLs
• 5th consecutive year produced
• Over 1,300 Associations and Nonprofits
• 12 months of data
• Over 1 billion emails
• US, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, UK
#2015TopSLs
2015 Benchmark Report Key Metrics
98.34%
Delivery Rate
35.49%
Open Rate
15.87%
Click Rate
#2015TopSLs
Data Analyzed
 Over 5,800 A/B Subject Line
Tests
 73 Million Test Emails Sent
 58 Million “High Performing”
Emails Sent
#2015TopSLs
Your favorite words
#2015TopSLs
What you’ve tested…
Punctuation
Numbers
Personalization
Invitations
Usage of “Free”
Play on words
#2015TopSLs
2015 Best Subject Lines
#2015TopSLs
*Winner* - Making it “Personal”
“First Name”, 2 Steps and You’re Back (34%)
Opportunities for “Daughter’s Name” (64%)
“Full Name” – 4 Days Left (52%)
$64,000 - 45 DAYS!
11% Increase
#2015TopSLs
Personalization drives response!
Help “Company Name” Avoid Violations. Join us for
tomorrow's audio call (56%)
“Chapter Name” Can Lead the Way (44%)
Find the Best Insurance in Your “City” Area (56%)
Your membership has an expiration date of “Expire Date” (52%)
Information Request for “Company Name” (60%)
#2015TopSLs
*Winner* - Giving Thanks
Thank you for all you do! (65%)
A Heartfelt Thank You (63%)
Thank you for your outstanding support! (57%)
*Thank You* for Making a Difference (53%)
#2015TopSLs
Using the word FREE…
Free Book Coming your Way (60%)
Register Today – Free Breakfast on Saturday (58%)
Did someone say free food? (68%)
#2015TopSLs
Complimentary nudges past free in performance!
Free access to Airport Magazine (28%)
Complimentary Access to Airport Magazine (31%)
Free Self-assessment Programs! (28%)
Complimentary Self-assessment Programs! (30%)
Free Online CME Courses (26%)
Complimentary Online CME Courses (29%)
#2015TopSLs
#2015TopSLs
Which one won?
It’s a trashy party, and you’re invited!
35%
Join us at the Red Clay Valley Clean Up!
28%
#2015TopSLs
IAMAP Membership Renewal
29%
Uh-oh, your membership is expiring!
35%
Which one won?
#2015TopSLs
Using NUMBERS…
$25 in Your Pocket! (38%)
7+ Reasons to Attend this Year! (35%)
Renew your 2015–16 Membership (67%)
#2015TopSLs
Numbers in the subject line…
“First Name”- Early bird rate expires Oct. 5 (52%)
Early-bird Rate Expires on Monday (46%)
17 Sessions | One Low Price | Register Today (21%)
Get It On-Demand Today | Health and Wellness Innovations Virtual Conference (18%)
64 girls need your help! (26%)
Faith's story sends girls to camp this summer! (19%)
#2015TopSLs
You are invited!
You are invited: Holiday Gathering (40%)
Please join us for community cheer! (33%)
(You're Invited) Annual BBQ and more! (36%)
(July 11) Golf Tournament & BBQ (33%)
#2015TopSLs
Exclamation and Questions Marks
OMG, HMF!! (40%)
Harvest Moon Festival – Sign up now! (25%)
Is today the day? (58%)
Last chance to save (48%)
Are you in? (27%)
Less than 50 days to go (20%)
#2015TopSLs
Your Benefits will Expire Soon!
30%
Can You Live Without Your Benefits?
26%
Which one won?
#2015TopSLs
TweetChat January 29
29%
#ASAPainUpdate
31%
Which one won?
#2015TopSLs
Preheader plays a supporting role
Content Elements work together…
You got 3 chances to make a great inbox impression!
• Friendly From
• Subject Line
• Preheader
#2015TopSLs
Maximize inbox messaging
Friendly From
Subject Line
Preheader
No Preheader
#2015TopSLs
Preheader area is valuable real estate – put it to good use!
Preheader
#2015TopSLs
Preheader considerations
Keep your message brief
Include a call to action
What about Web/Text Version links?
Get creative – color, font, format
#2015TopSLs
Constructing a Test Plan
Where to begin
• Start with what you have
• Your average opens
• Characteristics that perform better
• State the objective
• Increase open rates?
• Increase content adoption?
• Set a time frame
• What type of email are you testing?
• Span of 3 emails minimum
Test plan tips
• Do you have only one chance?
• Set your baseline version
• Be consistent
• Does it support other email elements?
• Creativity counts
#2015TopSLs
Executing the subject line test
Traditional Split (50 -50) or A/B Send to Winner
#2015TopSLs
What will you be testing in 2016?
Punctuation
Numbers
Personalization
Invitations
Usage of “Free”
Play on words
#2015TopSLs
Questions? Stay in touch!
experts@informz.com

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The Best Subject Lines of 2015

  • 1. The Best Subject Lines of 2015 January 13, 2016 #2015TopSLs
  • 2. Presented by…. Chris Scavo Digital Marketing Strategist Vivian Swertinski Sr. Digital Marketing Strategist #2015TopSLs
  • 3. Agenda Identify Benchmark Metrics – Data Analysis Top Takeaways – What worked and what didn’t Pre-header text usage Subject Line Test Plans #2015TopSLs
  • 4. • 5th consecutive year produced • Over 1,300 Associations and Nonprofits • 12 months of data • Over 1 billion emails • US, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, UK #2015TopSLs
  • 5. 2015 Benchmark Report Key Metrics 98.34% Delivery Rate 35.49% Open Rate 15.87% Click Rate #2015TopSLs
  • 6. Data Analyzed  Over 5,800 A/B Subject Line Tests  73 Million Test Emails Sent  58 Million “High Performing” Emails Sent #2015TopSLs
  • 9. 2015 Best Subject Lines #2015TopSLs
  • 10. *Winner* - Making it “Personal” “First Name”, 2 Steps and You’re Back (34%) Opportunities for “Daughter’s Name” (64%) “Full Name” – 4 Days Left (52%) $64,000 - 45 DAYS! 11% Increase #2015TopSLs
  • 11. Personalization drives response! Help “Company Name” Avoid Violations. Join us for tomorrow's audio call (56%) “Chapter Name” Can Lead the Way (44%) Find the Best Insurance in Your “City” Area (56%) Your membership has an expiration date of “Expire Date” (52%) Information Request for “Company Name” (60%) #2015TopSLs
  • 12. *Winner* - Giving Thanks Thank you for all you do! (65%) A Heartfelt Thank You (63%) Thank you for your outstanding support! (57%) *Thank You* for Making a Difference (53%) #2015TopSLs
  • 13. Using the word FREE… Free Book Coming your Way (60%) Register Today – Free Breakfast on Saturday (58%) Did someone say free food? (68%) #2015TopSLs
  • 14. Complimentary nudges past free in performance! Free access to Airport Magazine (28%) Complimentary Access to Airport Magazine (31%) Free Self-assessment Programs! (28%) Complimentary Self-assessment Programs! (30%) Free Online CME Courses (26%) Complimentary Online CME Courses (29%) #2015TopSLs
  • 16. Which one won? It’s a trashy party, and you’re invited! 35% Join us at the Red Clay Valley Clean Up! 28% #2015TopSLs
  • 17. IAMAP Membership Renewal 29% Uh-oh, your membership is expiring! 35% Which one won? #2015TopSLs
  • 18. Using NUMBERS… $25 in Your Pocket! (38%) 7+ Reasons to Attend this Year! (35%) Renew your 2015–16 Membership (67%) #2015TopSLs
  • 19. Numbers in the subject line… “First Name”- Early bird rate expires Oct. 5 (52%) Early-bird Rate Expires on Monday (46%) 17 Sessions | One Low Price | Register Today (21%) Get It On-Demand Today | Health and Wellness Innovations Virtual Conference (18%) 64 girls need your help! (26%) Faith's story sends girls to camp this summer! (19%) #2015TopSLs
  • 20. You are invited! You are invited: Holiday Gathering (40%) Please join us for community cheer! (33%) (You're Invited) Annual BBQ and more! (36%) (July 11) Golf Tournament & BBQ (33%) #2015TopSLs
  • 21. Exclamation and Questions Marks OMG, HMF!! (40%) Harvest Moon Festival – Sign up now! (25%) Is today the day? (58%) Last chance to save (48%) Are you in? (27%) Less than 50 days to go (20%) #2015TopSLs
  • 22. Your Benefits will Expire Soon! 30% Can You Live Without Your Benefits? 26% Which one won? #2015TopSLs
  • 24. Preheader plays a supporting role
  • 25. Content Elements work together… You got 3 chances to make a great inbox impression! • Friendly From • Subject Line • Preheader #2015TopSLs
  • 26. Maximize inbox messaging Friendly From Subject Line Preheader No Preheader #2015TopSLs
  • 27. Preheader area is valuable real estate – put it to good use! Preheader #2015TopSLs
  • 28. Preheader considerations Keep your message brief Include a call to action What about Web/Text Version links? Get creative – color, font, format #2015TopSLs
  • 30. Where to begin • Start with what you have • Your average opens • Characteristics that perform better • State the objective • Increase open rates? • Increase content adoption? • Set a time frame • What type of email are you testing? • Span of 3 emails minimum
  • 31. Test plan tips • Do you have only one chance? • Set your baseline version • Be consistent • Does it support other email elements? • Creativity counts #2015TopSLs
  • 32. Executing the subject line test Traditional Split (50 -50) or A/B Send to Winner #2015TopSLs
  • 33. What will you be testing in 2016? Punctuation Numbers Personalization Invitations Usage of “Free” Play on words #2015TopSLs
  • 34. Questions? Stay in touch! experts@informz.com