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The average email open rate is <\/strong>25.85%<\/strong><\/a>. You aren\u2019t the only one struggling to get your promotional emails noticed. B2C email marketing is a tough, overcrowded space.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yet email marketing has been a major promotional channel for a lot of B2C brands for years. How do you make it work for your business?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019ve been doing B2C email marketing for some time or you\u2019re about to get started, read on to learn how to bring your campaigns to the next level. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Exactly Is B2C Email Marketing?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

B2C email marketing is a marketing technique that involves promoting a B2C (business-to-consumer) company\u2019s content and products through email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ultimate purpose of B2C emails is to encourage customers to buy. However, not all email campaigns should directly drive conversions. You can use B2C email marketing to generate prospects\u2019 interest, increase brand awareness, boost brand reputation, or foster customer loyalty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oftentimes, brands complement B2C email marketing with other marketing tactics, like paid advertising, content marketing, or social media marketing. That\u2019s what\u2019s called omnichannel marketing<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Specifics of B2C Email Marketing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

B2C email marketing is often opposed to B2B email marketing<\/strong>. If you have experience with running B2B email campaigns, it\u2019s important that you understand the difference between these two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The buying cycles of B2B and B2C customers <\/em>are quite different. It might take months before a B2B prospect converts into a paying customer. B2C customers usually need from a few minutes to a few hours to make a buying decision. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How is it reflected in your email marketing strategy? <\/strong>To convert a B2B customer, you\u2019d need to build a long, complex customer journey, starting with top-funnel content and gradually moving towards the bottom of the funnel. Also, the B2B customer journey often involves in-person interactions with sales reps, product demos, and trials. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a B2C customer journey, you don\u2019t have much time to nurture your leads. Your message should be catchy and straightforward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s why B2C marketing emails usually include discount offers and create a sense of urgency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9 Types of B2C Emails<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are nine types of B2C emails you should include in your email marketing strategy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n