The Last Word on September 2026

The Last Word

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

Must-read articles, posts & reports

Why Curiosity May Be the Most Important Leadership Skill of Our Time (Reworked)

Peak Screens: Why Marketers Say Real Life Is Winning Back Gen Z (EMarketer)

Disclosure Day: Do AI-generated Emails Need a Disclaimer? (Really Good Emails)

Consumers Say Personalized Marketing Knows Too Much and Understands Too Little (Site Impact)

AI Trust, Reactive Marketing, Effectiveness Failings: 5 Interesting Stats to Start Your Week (MarketingWeek)

Insightful & entertaining social posts

Noteworthy subject lines

FIGS, 9/24 – Fight Like an Awesome Human
Prada, 9/9 – Fall/Winter 2026
J.Crew New Arrivals, 9/9 – Just in: 300+ fall new arrivals
Fanatics, 9/29 – Your Fall Lineup: Champion NFL Gear
kate spade, 9/24 – Because it’s tailgate season 🏟️
Bed Bath & Beyond, 9/7 – Your Labor Day app perk: 25% off* ✨
William Sonoma, 9/24 – Your one-stop shop for Thanksgiving 🦃
Macy’s, 9/8 – Exclusive: 6 iconic designers celebrate American fashion
Camping World, 9/18 – Save up to 60% on Fire Pits, Grills, Chairs & More
Everlane, 9/4 – Way-High Denim Now Way Lower Price
Abercrombie & Fitch, 9/8 – Big update for your workout.
Gap, 9/8 – Introducing GapBag
Olive Garden, 9/13 – The upgrade is worth it
Olive Garden, 9/17 – 120 ways to pasta
Michaels, 9/9 – New 🪡 sewing 🪡 supplies! 🪡
Everlane, 9/29 – Back to Alpaca
J.Crew, 9/15 – JUST DROPPED: Eckhaus Latta X J.Crew
Levi’s®, 9/29 – Levi’s® x sacai
Urban Outfitters, 9/4 – UO Exclusive: ADÉLA PRIMA Vinyl 🎵
Macy’s, 9/8 – Today: $20 off $100 (or $30 off with a Macy’s Card️) only in the app 🎉
DSW, 9/18 – $15 off in the app starts…NOW!
Bed Bath & Beyond, 9/1 – 25% off * is calling 📲
MoMA Design Store, 9/27 – Tell us what you’re looking for, we’re listening.

New posts on EmailMarketingRules.com

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Is Your Brand Chasing the Wrong Marketing Goals?

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