Hey {{First Name}}, Anthony here.

I see a lot of brands burn themselves out on email.

So many campaigns.
So many ideas.
Not enough certainty.

So let me simplify this.

If I stripped most DTC email programs down to the bare minimum, there are really only five types of campaigns you need to send consistently.

Everything else is just a remix. let’s get into it…

People trust other people more than they trust brands.

These emails strip away doubt, add credibility, and build trust around your product.

Not every brand has press.
Not every brand has awards.

But every brand has reviews.

This is one of my favorite examples.

Bite leads with real quotes from real customers. No fluff.

Nothing builds trust faster than: “People like you already did this.”

If you’re not using reviews in campaigns, you’re making people work too hard to believe you.

Bite doesn’t lead with a discount or education. They lead with other people.

Real quotes. Real names. Simple headline:

This works even if you don’t have press, awards, or influencers.
Every brand has reviews. Use them early and often.

This is where Peter Drucker’s quote fits perfectly:

But innovation doesn’t have to be groundbreaking.

New colorway.
New flavor.
New format.
Same best-seller.

These emails work because they feel fresh without feeling risky.

These emails don’t scream “buy now.”
They calmly explain ingredients, formulation, and how the product actually works.

This is especially powerful for:

Education removes friction without pressure.

Just like Hey Bud’s email below, educating on Micracne. What it is, what it does, and how to use it.

Education emails don’t always convert immediately.

But they make future emails convert way better.

This one is obvious. Depending on your brand, either use sparringly, or don’t.

BUT you absolutely should be creating a discount based on your unit economics to avoid selling at a loss (unless your retention is INSANE)

Connection emails aim to collect data on your subscribers/customers, get organic engagement with them, or find other ways to build a bond without selling a product.

Emails like the Slumber email below don’t sell anything. They invite a reply.

These emails:

Another great option we lean on for brands is surveys/quizzes.

We’re able to collect preference data, enrich our profile data, and build custom workflows based on that.

Funny enough, these often lead to sales without trying to.

Keep it simple. Keep it fresh.

If you’re overwhelmed by email, simplify.

Rotate these five:

Use unique angles, SKUs, ideas, and you can rotate these for years.

Questions? Click HERE to send me a question, and I’ll send a reply in the next few hours.

– Anthony

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