The Last Word on January 2026

Posted by Chad S. White on February 9, 2026

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A roundup of digital marketing and email marketing articles, posts, and social buzz you might have missed last month…

Must-read articles, posts & reports

Gmail is entering the Gemini era (Google)

Gemini introduces Personal Intelligence (Google)

Operating 2026: The Great Decoupling Begins (Operating by John Brewton)

Why Creators Are Doubling Down on Email (And You Should Too) (GetResponse)

The Great Reset: Inside the Salesforce Security “Nuke” and the Deliverability & Compliance Disaster, Breaking Billions of Emails (EmailExpert)

Insightful & entertaining social posts

Measurement is driving martech-adtech convergence

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— EMARKETER (@eMarketer) January 8, 2026

I don’t really care about “peak performance.”

But I do care about avoiding deep valleys.

— Jay Clouse (@jay.blog) Jan 19, 2026 at 8:51 AM

You ever try explaining to a client why the email looks different in Gmail on Chrome vs. Gmail on Safari vs. Gmail in the app vs. Gmail on Android?

By the end, I sound like a conspiracy theorist with a corkboard and red string.#EmailMarketing #htmlemail #emaildevelopment

— Anne Tomlin (@pompeii79) January 13, 2026

This is a failure in leadership, and a lack of AI education in companies.

It is literally impossible for a knowledge worker, in any industry, to not save time using generative AI if they are properly trained, and taught personalized use cases relevant to their role. https://t.co/EyHkpmoTFD

— Paul Roetzer (@paulroetzer) January 24, 2026

Noteworthy subject lines

IKEA Family, 1/10 – Your vote 🗳️ = $40,000 for one charity 💙 💛
IKEA Family, 1/1 – New year, new home goals: let’s make them happen at the IKEA Winter Sale!
Target, 1/1 – Essentials for fresh starts—step into a new year of wellness 🧘
Clinique Online, 1/6 – New Year’s goal: Healthy-looking skin ✔️
Michaels, 1/6 – Up to 50% off storage + over 180 new solutions = your most organized year yet
Duluth | Big Dam Clearance, 1/15 – Kick-Axe Flannel Savings – Up To 70% OFF
Crate & Barrel, 1/10 – Spring just landed! See our 1600+ new arrivals
Levi’s® Red Tab™, 1/27 – Football’s biggest game is coming home 🏈
adidas, 1/15 – FIFA World Cup 26™ Ready to be Repped
Fanatics, 1/13 – Homegate Like a Champion
kate spade, 1/27 – Open for gifts she’s sure to love…
Urban Outfitters, 1/17 – Swoon-worthy lingerie & lounge sets 😍
Uncommon Goods, 1/15 – Bestsellers they’ll adore this Valentine’s Day
Victoria’s Secret, 1/10 – The Perfect V-Day Gift? These Bras
Michaels Custom Framing, 1/4 – ❄️ Starting at $79: Custom frame those unforgettable moments.
vineyard vines, 1/6 – Refresh Your Resort Wardrobe🏌️🏖️🍹
Fandango, 1/19 – 🍿 Happy National Popcorn Day!
Williams Sonoma, 1/29 – The Bread Shop: mixes, tools & loaf pans
Olive Garden, 1/13 – Protein-packed plates 🍽️
Allrecipes Dinner Tonight, 1/27 – Oh My Gosh Muffins
MoMA Design Store, 1/27 – Going Somewhere? (Travel Essentials)
Crate & Barrel, 1/27 – Update your bedroom with headboards & more
LEGO® News, 1/9 – The SMART Brick is here