The Last Word on January 2019

Posted by Chad S. White on February 8, 2019

Must-read articles, posts & reports

The Hot New Channel for Reaching Real People: Email (Wall Street Journal)

Reputation is in the eye of the beholder (Word to the Wise)

Sailthru Joins the CM Group Family of Brands (Sailthru)

Insightful & entertaining tweets

My new favorite thing to do with my 5 year old….give him the phone when telemarketers call my mobile phone. It is endless good clean humor #fightback

— Anthony Chiulli (@AnthonyChiulli) January 8, 2019

I was just typing an email to our dog trainer and Gmail just filled in "at the end of March" to "We're expecting a baby" (Which, to be fair, is how I was going to finish that sentence, but…creepy Gmail!)

— Kristin (@EmailSnarketing) January 13, 2019

Noteworthy subject lines

Wegmans, 1/2 – We’ve got it! A Healthy Start for Your New Year.
Kohl’s, 1/3 – The Healthy Living Event is on! Get up to 50% off workout gear for the whole fam.
Nordstrom, 1/1 – Our wellness guide is here
American Red Cross, 1/24 – Start the year right: Become a Red Cross Champion
Petco, 1/31 – The solutions for their resolutions
Staples, 1/2 – It’s 2019. Upgrade your seat with up to $100 off.
Bed Bath & Beyond, 1/3 – Confirmed for 2019: You’re getting better sleep! Plus, this 20% off coupon is on us.
Banana Republic, 1/2 – Confirmed: These are the colors you’ve been waiting for
Saks Fifth Avenue, 1/2 – 7 style resolutions we’re sticking to
Target, 1/9 – Bonus 10% off + up to 25% off storage & org. Stack the savings.
Horchow, 1/15 – Show some love: Valentine’s Day ideas
UncommonGoods, 1/26 – Valentine’s Gifts For One-Of-A-Kind Love
Applebee’s, 1/28 – Feed the Football Party!
Wegmans, 1/31 – Make Game Day Easy with this Sweet BBQ Pork
Barneys New York, 1/28 – Are You Red Carpet Ready?
Brooks Brothers, 1/25 – The year of the pig is coming
Lego, 1/28 – FREE Year of the Pig Set!*
Saks Fifth Avenue, 1/31 – Limited-edition picks to celebrate Lunar New Year
Eddie Bauer, 1/2 – Winter Warmth 101
Patagonia, 1/11 – Winter running can be nasty
Bass Pro Shops, 1/11 – Can’t wait for spring? Gear up for your next adventure now!
UncommonGoods, 1/14 – A ring shaped like your city skyline
eBags, 1/27 – “As a bag geek, this is the best thing out there.”
Lane Bryant, 1/18 – Price drop. Mic drop.
Victoria’s Secret, 1/1 – The snuggle is reallll.
Gap, 1/9 – To/from/at the gym (everything you need) + a bonus
MAC Cosmetics, 1/14 – Prep + Prime Fix+ = The O.G. of Setting Sprays
Michaels, 1/2 – Let Us Help You Start Creating the Wedding of Your Dreams
Quiksilver, 1/2 – The Vote Is Totaled: Quiksilver’s Best of Show Is In
Jetsetter, 1/25 – 18 Travel Essentials You Should NEVER Forget to Pack
Everlane, 1/12 – 10 Tips To Reduce Plastic Waste
Saks Fifth Avenue, 1/12 – 10 hot picks for your getaway
Petco, 1/11 – 5 ways to improve your dog’s diet
Levi’s, 1/15 – Our favorite #LiveinLevis looks
Gap, 1/28 — #OOTD inspiration: you look good in NEW