Unpopular Opinion! Why Email Marketing is Essential for Businesses (even over Social Media)

March 26, 2025
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In the digital age, businesses are constantly vying for the attention of potential customers, and social media has long been a go-to platform for many. However, when it comes to driving consistent, high-quality results, email marketing stands out as the more powerful tool. 


Here are some key reasons why email marketing is essential for businesses, particularly when compared to social media.


1. You Own Your List (It’s YOURS!)
Unlike social media platforms, where algorithms and third-party control dictate what your audience sees, with email marketing, you own your list. Building and maintaining an email list means you have direct access to your audience without being at the mercy of changing platform rules. This control gives you the ability to communicate with subscribers on your terms, ensuring that your message reaches them consistently.


2. Higher Conversion Rates (You’re talking direct!)
Studies consistently show that email marketing boasts higher conversion rates compared to social media. This is because emails are sent directly to your audience’s inbox, making them more personal and less likely to be ignored in the crowded social media feed. When done right, email campaigns can encourage direct action, such as making a purchase, signing up for an event, or engaging with content, leading to a more tangible return on investment.


3. Personalised Customer Journeys
With email marketing, you can craft highly personalized experiences for your subscribers. By segmenting your list and tailoring content based on user behavior, interests, and preferences, you can guide prospects through a more personalized journey. This level of customization is harder to achieve on social media, where you’re often addressing a broad audience with varying interests.


4. Valuable Data Insights
Email marketing provides detailed analytics, such as open rates, click-through rates, and conversions, which allow businesses to continuously refine and optimize their strategies. This data is invaluable in understanding customer behavior and improving future campaigns, giving you more control over your marketing efforts than what social media platforms typically offer.


In conclusion, email marketing provides a level of ownership, personalization, and data-driven insights that social media simply can’t match. By investing in email marketing, businesses can ensure they reach their customers more effectively and efficiently - we love that!



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About the Author of this blog:


Sophie Mara


Sophie loves the creative & fun side of the marketing world, but her colour-coded to-do list is always close by to keep her on track (organised queen!).


Sophie graduated with a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) in 2018, she then spent the next 5 years gaining experience in a variety of different industries - which all operated very differently giving her a chance to develop a broad skill set. Sophie is excited to help bring brands to life & see them flourish in the digital marketing space.



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