SPECIAL SERIES ==> Stop Sending Emails at 9 AM 🛑 <== | BATHROOM Break #93 COLLAB: The Marketing Millennials + Do This, Not That

Most marketers treat automation like a "set it and forget it" task, but that is exactly how you end up with low engagement and ignored emails. Jay Schwedelson connects with Daniel Murray to break down why the best automated sequences do not look automated at all. They also detour into some surprisingly practical relationship advice just in time for Valentine's Day.ㅤFollow Daniel on LinkedIn and check out The Marketing Millennials podcast for sharp, no-fluff marketing insights. Subscribe to Ari Murray’s newsletter at gotomillions.co for sharp, actionable marketing insights.ㅤBest Moments:(01:52) Why celebrating Valentine's Day a day early might actually be the smarter move(02:37) How to write automated DMs that actually get replies instead of eye rolls(03:30) Using GIFs and multimedia to make welcome emails feel less robotic(04:29) The "Over the Top" strategy of inserting manual emails into automated streams(06:45) Why sending emails at standard times like 9:00 AM is a guaranteed way to be ignored(07:15) The power of sending automations at odd hours like 8:07 PM to boost open ratesㅤPartner with Jay: https://www.jayschwedelson.com/contactㅤCheck out Jay Schwedelson's new book: Stupider People Have Done It All net proceeds are donated to The V Foundation for Cancer Research, let's kick cancer's butt: https://www.amazon.com/Stupider-People-Have-Done-Marketing/dp/1637635206ㅤSubscribe to Jay's newsletter for weekly marketing tips and tactics: https://www.jayschwedelson.com/newsletterㅤRegister for GuruConference (FREE + VIRTUAL!) https://www.guruconference.comㅤCheck out Eventastic (FREE + VIRTUAL!) https://www.eventastic.comㅤConnect with Jay on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/schwedelson/Check out Jay's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@schwedelsonCheck out Jay's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayschwedelson/Ask Jay anything: https://www.jayschwedelson.com/askㅤLeave a comment and follow the show, it really helps us out!