Podcast:Do This, NOT That: Marketing Tips with Jay Schwedelson l Presented By Marigold Published On: Wed Jul 09 2025 Description: If your email performance is slipping even though you're using that classic “letter format” style, there’s a reason—and it’s not what you think. Jay Schwedelson breaks down why hybrid-looking plain text emails are quietly tanking results, and what real 1:1 messaging actually looks like. Also: laser planetariums, shoe policies at TSA, and the weird airport loophole that makes Jack & Coke at 8:30 a.m. seem totally fine.ㅤBest Moments:(02:01) Why everyone’s using letter format emails—and what they’re getting wrong(03:02) The sneaky visual signals that make your “personal” emails feel automated(04:30) 600% higher reply rates when your email looks truly human(05:15) Why your “plain text” email is still HTML—and why that’s okay(06:15) The email strategy mistake of living in both the graphic and plain text worlds(08:13) Jack & Coke at 8:30 a.m.? Only acceptable in airports, apparentlyㅤCheck out our 100% FREE + VIRTUAL EVENTS! ->Guru Conference - The World's Largest Virtual EMAIL MARKETING Conference - Nov 6-7!Register here: www.GuruConference.comㅤCheck out Jay’s YOUTUBE Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@schwedelsonCheck out Jay’s TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@schwedelsonCheck Out Jay's INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/jayschwedelson/ㅤMASSIVE thank you to our Sponsor, Marigold!!Email chaos across campuses, branches, or chapters? Emma by Marigold lets HQ keep control while local teams send on-brand, on-time messages with ease.Podcast & GURU listeners: 50 % off your first 3 months with an annual plan (new customers, 10 k-contact minimum, terms apply).Claim your offer now at jayschwedelson.com/emma