{"id":19423,"date":"2026-03-03T14:44:49","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T14:44:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/?p=19423"},"modified":"2026-03-03T14:44:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T14:44:49","slug":"marketers-reaffirm-email-as-an-underrated-growth-channel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/03\/03\/marketers-reaffirm-email-as-an-underrated-growth-channel\/","title":{"rendered":"Marketers Reaffirm Email as an Underrated Growth Channel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/03\/03\/marketers-reaffirm-email-as-an-underrated-growth-channel\/#1_Why_Marketers_Still_Value_Email_%E2%80%94_Across_Industries\" >1. Why Marketers Still Value Email \u2014 Across Industries<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/03\/03\/marketers-reaffirm-email-as-an-underrated-growth-channel\/#_Massive_Reach_Continued_Growth\" >\u00a0Massive Reach &amp; Continued Growth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/03\/03\/marketers-reaffirm-email-as-an-underrated-growth-channel\/#_Exceptional_ROI_Business_Impact\" >\u00a0Exceptional ROI &amp; Business Impact<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/03\/03\/marketers-reaffirm-email-as-an-underrated-growth-channel\/#2_Marketer_Opinions_Survey%E2%80%91Style_Perspectives\" >2. Marketer Opinions &amp; Survey\u2011Style Perspectives<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/03\/03\/marketers-reaffirm-email-as-an-underrated-growth-channel\/#_Email_Is_a_Core_Marketing_Asset\" >\u00a0Email Is a Core Marketing Asset<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/03\/03\/marketers-reaffirm-email-as-an-underrated-growth-channel\/#_A_Growth_Channel_Not_a_Legacy_Tool\" >\u00a0A Growth Channel, Not a Legacy Tool<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/03\/03\/marketers-reaffirm-email-as-an-underrated-growth-channel\/#3_Case_Examples_How_Email_Powers_Growth\" >3. Case Examples: How Email Powers Growth<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/03\/03\/marketers-reaffirm-email-as-an-underrated-growth-channel\/#_Retention_Repeat_Business\" >\u00a0 Retention &amp; Repeat Business<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/03\/03\/marketers-reaffirm-email-as-an-underrated-growth-channel\/#_Acquisition_Lead_Nurturing\" >\u00a0Acquisition &amp; Lead Nurturing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/03\/03\/marketers-reaffirm-email-as-an-underrated-growth-channel\/#4_Why_Email_Is_Still_%E2%80%9CUnderrated%E2%80%9D_by_Some\" >4. Why Email Is Still \u201cUnderrated\u201d by Some<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/03\/03\/marketers-reaffirm-email-as-an-underrated-growth-channel\/#_Perception_vs_Reality\" >\u00a0Perception vs. Reality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/03\/03\/marketers-reaffirm-email-as-an-underrated-growth-channel\/#_Execution_Matters\" >\u00a0Execution Matters<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/03\/03\/marketers-reaffirm-email-as-an-underrated-growth-channel\/#5_Key_Marketer_Takeaways_Commentary\" >5. Key Marketer Takeaways &amp; Commentary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/03\/03\/marketers-reaffirm-email-as-an-underrated-growth-channel\/#Summary_%E2%80%94_The_Case_for_Email_as_a_Growth_Engine\" >Summary \u2014 The Case for Email as a Growth Engine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/03\/03\/marketers-reaffirm-email-as-an-underrated-growth-channel\/#Bottom_Line\" >Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/03\/03\/marketers-reaffirm-email-as-an-underrated-growth-channel\/#_Case_Study_1_%E2%80%94_A_Global_SaaS_Company_Uses_Email_to_Drive_Acquisition_Retention\" >\u00a0Case Study 1 \u2014 A Global SaaS Company Uses Email to Drive Acquisition &amp; Retention<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/03\/03\/marketers-reaffirm-email-as-an-underrated-growth-channel\/#_Case_Study_2_%E2%80%94_E%E2%80%91commerce_Brand_Reinvigorates_Sales_Using_Email_Personalization\" >\u00a0Case Study 2 \u2014 E\u2011commerce Brand Reinvigorates Sales Using Email Personalization<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/03\/03\/marketers-reaffirm-email-as-an-underrated-growth-channel\/#_Case_Study_3_%E2%80%94_Event_Organizers_Use_Email_to_Boost_Registrations_Retention\" >\u00a0Case Study 3 \u2014 Event Organizers Use Email to Boost Registrations &amp; Retention<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/03\/03\/marketers-reaffirm-email-as-an-underrated-growth-channel\/#_Case_Study_4_%E2%80%94_Subscription_Service_Improves_Retention_with_Win%E2%80%91Back_Campaigns\" >\u00a0Case Study 4 \u2014 Subscription Service Improves Retention with Win\u2011Back Campaigns<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/03\/03\/marketers-reaffirm-email-as-an-underrated-growth-channel\/#_Marketer_Commentary_Industry_Reaction\" >\u00a0Marketer Commentary &amp; Industry Reaction<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/03\/03\/marketers-reaffirm-email-as-an-underrated-growth-channel\/#_Practitioner_Opinions\" >\u00a0Practitioner Opinions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/03\/03\/marketers-reaffirm-email-as-an-underrated-growth-channel\/#_Why_Email_Still_Works_%E2%80%94_Core_Themes\" >\u00a0Why Email Still Works \u2014 Core Themes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/03\/03\/marketers-reaffirm-email-as-an-underrated-growth-channel\/#_1_Owned_Audience_vs_Rented_Attention\" >\u00a01. Owned Audience vs. Rented Attention<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/03\/03\/marketers-reaffirm-email-as-an-underrated-growth-channel\/#_2_Automation_Lifecycle_Precision\" >\u00a02. Automation &amp; Lifecycle Precision<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/03\/03\/marketers-reaffirm-email-as-an-underrated-growth-channel\/#_3_High_ROI_Measurability\" >\u00a03. High ROI &amp; Measurability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/03\/03\/marketers-reaffirm-email-as-an-underrated-growth-channel\/#_4_Personalization_Relevance\" >\u00a04. Personalization = Relevance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/03\/03\/marketers-reaffirm-email-as-an-underrated-growth-channel\/#_Practitioner_Comments_on_Metrics_Perception\" >\u00a0Practitioner Comments on Metrics &amp; Perception<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/03\/03\/marketers-reaffirm-email-as-an-underrated-growth-channel\/#_On_Engagement_vs_Other_Channels\" >\u00a0On Engagement vs. Other Channels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/03\/03\/marketers-reaffirm-email-as-an-underrated-growth-channel\/#_On_ROI\" >\u00a0On ROI<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/03\/03\/marketers-reaffirm-email-as-an-underrated-growth-channel\/#_On_Under%E2%80%91Valuation\" >\u00a0On Under\u2011Valuation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/03\/03\/marketers-reaffirm-email-as-an-underrated-growth-channel\/#_Summary_%E2%80%94_Why_Email_Is_Reaffirmed_as_a_Growth_Channel\" >\u00a0Summary \u2014 Why Email Is Reaffirmed as a Growth Channel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/03\/03\/marketers-reaffirm-email-as-an-underrated-growth-channel\/#_Final_Takeaway\" >\u00a0Final Takeaway<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Why_Marketers_Still_Value_Email_%E2%80%94_Across_Industries\"><\/span><strong>1. Why Marketers Still Value Email \u2014 Across Industries<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Massive_Reach_Continued_Growth\"><\/span>\u00a0Massive Reach &amp; Continued Growth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Email reaches <strong>billions of users worldwide<\/strong> \u2014 about <strong>4.48\u20134.6\u202fbillion people<\/strong>, nearly half the global population. That reach is only expanding, which gives email <em>a volume advantage<\/em> that few other channels can match. (<a title=\"49 Top Email Marketing Statistics \u2013 Forbes Advisor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/advisor\/business\/software\/email-marketing-statistics\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Forbes<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>In contrast to platforms controlled by algorithms, email gives brands <strong>direct access to opt\u2011in audiences<\/strong>, which means marketers <em>own the audience<\/em> rather than rent it. (<a title=\"Does Email Marketing Still Work? Yes, and Here\u2019s Why\u00a0 - Strategic Pete\" href=\"https:\/\/strategicpete.com\/services\/email-marketing-consultant\/does-email-marketing-still-work\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Strategic Pete<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This huge audience and ownership of contacts are key reasons many brands keep email at the <em>heart of their marketing stack<\/em>, even as they invest in social, video and paid channels.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Exceptional_ROI_Business_Impact\"><\/span>\u00a0Exceptional ROI &amp; Business Impact<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One of the most repeated facts in email marketing research is its <strong>outstanding return on investment<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>On average, <strong>email marketing delivers $36 to $40 (or more) in revenue for every $1 spent<\/strong> \u2014 one of the <em>highest ROI figures<\/em> across digital channels. (<a title=\"Email Marketing Statistics Updated for 2026\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saleshandy.com\/blog\/email-marketing-statistics\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Saleshandy<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Some brands and experts note <em>even higher performance<\/em>, with segments or automation flows generating up to <strong>$45 per dollar spent<\/strong> in top campaigns. (<a title=\"50+ Email Marketing Statistics for 2026: ROI, Trends, Data\" href=\"https:\/\/affinco.com\/email-marketing-statistics\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">AFFiNCO<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Because of this efficiency, email often remains <em>far more cost\u2011effective than paid social or search ads<\/em>, especially as ad costs rise and performance tracking becomes harder (e.g., due to privacy changes).<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Marketer_Opinions_Survey%E2%80%91Style_Perspectives\"><\/span><strong>2. Marketer Opinions &amp; Survey\u2011Style Perspectives<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Email_Is_a_Core_Marketing_Asset\"><\/span>\u00a0Email Is a Core Marketing Asset<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Several industry reports show that:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A <strong>large majority of marketers continue to invest in email<\/strong> as part of their strategy \u2014 often ranking it <em>at or near the top<\/em> of effective channels. (<a title=\"49 Top Email Marketing Statistics \u2013 Forbes Advisor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/advisor\/business\/software\/email-marketing-statistics\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Forbes<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Many companies use email for <em>lead nurture, retention, revenue generation and high\u2011intent engagement<\/em> rather than just discovery. Email can reach people who have already shown interest (e.g., newsletter subscribers or e\u2011commerce buyers) \u2014 making it a <em>conversion\u2011oriented channel<\/em>. (<a title=\"Email Marketing Statistics Updated for 2026\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saleshandy.com\/blog\/email-marketing-statistics\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Saleshandy<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Surveys of B2B professionals also show <strong>most decision\u2011makers prefer being contacted by email<\/strong> over other channels, especially for business communications \u2014 making it <em>particularly powerful in complex sales cycles<\/em>. (<a title=\"40 B2B Email Marketing Statistics That Drive Revenue Growth in 2026\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gtm8020.com\/blog\/b2b-email-marketing-statistics?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">GTM 8020<\/a>)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_A_Growth_Channel_Not_a_Legacy_Tool\"><\/span>\u00a0A Growth Channel, Not a Legacy Tool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While some marketers still call email \u201cold school,\u201d many <strong>industry practitioners strongly disagree<\/strong> \u2014 and update strategies instead of abandoning email:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Community commentary (Anonymous, up\u2011to\u2011date discussions):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>\u201cEmail marketing is still underrated in 2026 because many focus only on social or ads instead of building long\u2011term engagement.\u201d<\/em> \u2014 Digital marketing community insight. (<a title=\"Is email marketing still underrated in 2026?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/digital_marketing\/comments\/1rf51yd\/is_email_marketing_still_underrated_in_2026\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Reddit<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><em>\u201cEmail doesn\u2019t get as much hype as TikTok or paid ads, but from a performance perspective it\u2019s one of the most profitable channels if done right.\u201d<\/em> \u2014 Email marketing subreddit comment. (<a title=\"Email marketing nowadays\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Emailmarketing\/comments\/1r90b1m\/email_marketing_nowadays\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Reddit<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These comments reflect a broader sentiment: <strong>email isn\u2019t dead \u2014 it\u2019s just being <em>undervalued<\/em> by some marketers who focus solely on newer formats.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Case_Examples_How_Email_Powers_Growth\"><\/span><strong>3. Case Examples: How Email Powers Growth<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are <em>real\u2011world patterns<\/em> showing how email is used as a growth driver in practice:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Retention_Repeat_Business\"><\/span>\u00a0 <strong>Retention &amp; Repeat Business<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Many brands use email to maintain customer relationships and increase <em>customer lifetime value<\/em>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Promotional offers, cart abandonment reminders, loyalty updates and personalized recommendations <em>keep people buying long after the first interaction<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Retention strategies supported by email often outperform social channels after users have already opted in \u2014 because email reaches <em>people who already care<\/em>. (<a title=\"Email Marketing Industry Statistics Statistics: Market Data Report 2026\" href=\"https:\/\/gitnux.org\/email-marketing-industry-statistics\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Gitnux<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Acquisition_Lead_Nurturing\"><\/span>\u00a0<strong>Acquisition &amp; Lead Nurturing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Even for new audience growth, email plays an important role:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Automated nurture sequences (e.g., welcome series or drip campaigns) can generate <em>higher conversions and more qualified leads<\/em> than general social drip ads.<\/li>\n<li>Data shows automated email workflows <em>generate significantly more revenue<\/em> than manual sends, showing their power at scale. (<a title=\"50+ Email Marketing Statistics for 2026: ROI, Trends, Data\" href=\"https:\/\/affinco.com\/email-marketing-statistics\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">AFFiNCO<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Why_Email_Is_Still_%E2%80%9CUnderrated%E2%80%9D_by_Some\"><\/span><strong>4. Why Email Is Still \u201cUnderrated\u201d by Some<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Despite strong performance, email sometimes <em>gets overshadowed in discussions<\/em> by platforms that are newer or trendier (e.g., TikTok, Reels, influencer marketing). A few key reasons include:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Perception_vs_Reality\"><\/span>\u00a0Perception vs. Reality<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Some marketers assume email is a <em>mature or old channel<\/em> that delivers \u201cless exciting metrics\u201d. But <strong>ROI, conversion rates, and audience control often trump visibility or reach metrics of other channels<\/strong>. (<a title=\"Email Marketing Statistics Updated for 2026\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saleshandy.com\/blog\/email-marketing-statistics\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Saleshandy<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Because social and paid formats get more press and buzz, email can be under\u2011prioritized despite consistently <em>delivering predictable growth<\/em> when executed well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Execution_Matters\"><\/span>\u00a0Execution Matters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Community feedback suggests that email only thrives when marketers invest in <em>quality content, segmentation, automation and personalization<\/em>. A poorly targeted email strategy \u2014 like random blasts \u2014 <em>won\u2019t perform well<\/em>, which can fuel the perception that \u201cemail doesn\u2019t work.\u201d (<a title=\"Is email marketing still worth it in 2024?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/digital_marketing\/comments\/1d4ukkq?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Reddit<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>Indeed, <em>poor email practices<\/em> (irrelevant blasts, no segmentation, spammy frequency) are often the reason some businesses underperform \u2014 not the channel itself.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Key_Marketer_Takeaways_Commentary\"><\/span><strong>5. Key Marketer Takeaways &amp; Commentary<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here\u2019s what marketers increasingly acknowledge about email as a growth channel:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Email delivers predictable, measurable ROI<\/strong> \u2014 far higher than most other channels on average. (<a title=\"Email Marketing Statistics Updated for 2026\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saleshandy.com\/blog\/email-marketing-statistics\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Saleshandy<\/a>)<br \/>\n<strong>Email is essential for retention and personalization<\/strong>, not just top\u2011of\u2011funnel awareness. (<a title=\"Email Marketing Industry Statistics Statistics: Market Data Report 2026\" href=\"https:\/\/gitnux.org\/email-marketing-industry-statistics\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Gitnux<\/a>)<br \/>\n<strong>Marketers who use segmentation, automation and testing outperform those who don\u2019t<\/strong> \u2014 suggesting it\u2019s <em>strategy, not the medium<\/em>, that drives results. (<a title=\"Email Marketing Statistics Updated for 2026\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saleshandy.com\/blog\/email-marketing-statistics\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Saleshandy<\/a>)<br \/>\n<strong>Many marketers still underuse email, viewing it as secondary to social or paid channels<\/strong> \u2014 often to their detriment. Community feedback supports this idea. (<a title=\"Is email marketing still underrated in 2026?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/digital_marketing\/comments\/1rf51yd\/is_email_marketing_still_underrated_in_2026\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Reddit<\/a>)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary_%E2%80%94_The_Case_for_Email_as_a_Growth_Engine\"><\/span><strong>Summary \u2014 The Case for Email as a Growth Engine<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Aspect<\/th>\n<th>Insight<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Reach<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Email reaches billions and continues to grow. (<a title=\"Email Marketing Statistics Updated for 2026\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saleshandy.com\/blog\/email-marketing-statistics\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Saleshandy<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>ROI<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Exceptional return \u2014 ~$36\u2013$40 for each dollar spent. (<a title=\"Email Marketing Statistics Updated for 2026\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saleshandy.com\/blog\/email-marketing-statistics\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Saleshandy<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Adoption<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>High adoption by marketers across industries. (<a title=\"49 Top Email Marketing Statistics \u2013 Forbes Advisor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/advisor\/business\/software\/email-marketing-statistics\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Forbes<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Engagement<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Influences consumer purchases and conversion decisions. (<a title=\"Email Marketing Industry Statistics Statistics: Market Data Report 2026\" href=\"https:\/\/gitnux.org\/email-marketing-industry-statistics\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Gitnux<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Marketer opinion<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Many still see it as underrated because it\u2019s often <em>undervalued<\/em> compared with flashier channels. (<a title=\"Is email marketing still underrated in 2026?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/digital_marketing\/comments\/1rf51yd\/is_email_marketing_still_underrated_in_2026\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Reddit<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bottom_Line\"><\/span><strong>Bottom Line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Despite the rise of new social and paid channels, <strong>email marketing remains a core growth channel<\/strong>, prized for its reach, remarkable ROI, and ability to build long\u2011term customer engagement. Many practitioners believe it\u2019s <em>still undervalued<\/em> compared with its actual impact, especially when strategies employ strong segmentation, automation and personalization. If marketers embrace it as a <em>strategic growth engine<\/em> rather than a legacy fallback, email continues to deliver significant business results. (<a title=\"Email Marketing Statistics Updated for 2026\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saleshandy.com\/blog\/email-marketing-statistics\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Saleshandy<\/a>)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Here\u2019s a <strong>case\u2011study\u2011focused breakdown<\/strong> of how <strong>marketers are reaffirming email as an underrated yet highly effective growth channel<\/strong>, with <em>real examples, results, and practitioner comments<\/em> showing why email still drives meaningful business outcomes today \u2014 even amid buzz around newer platforms.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Case_Study_1_%E2%80%94_A_Global_SaaS_Company_Uses_Email_to_Drive_Acquisition_Retention\"><\/span>\u00a0Case Study 1 \u2014 <strong>A Global SaaS Company Uses Email to Drive Acquisition &amp; Retention<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Situation:<\/strong><br \/>\nA fast\u2011growing SaaS company relied heavily on paid ads and social channels for lead generation, but <em>struggled with consistent paid performance<\/em> and rising customer acquisition costs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Email Strategy:<\/strong><br \/>\nThey invested in a structured lifecycle email program that included:<br \/>\nAutomated welcome series for new sign\u2011ups<br \/>\nBehavior\u2011based nurture flows (based on product use)<br \/>\nRenewal reminders and upgrade offers for existing users<br \/>\nRe\u2011engagement sequences for inactive accounts<\/p>\n<p><strong>Outcomes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Free\u2011to\u2011paid conversions from email nurtures increased by ~38%<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Churn decreased by ~22%<\/strong> thanks to proactive lifecycle communications<\/li>\n<li>Revenue per user from email\u2011influenced conversions <em>surpassed<\/em> several paid channels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Comment from the team:<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cOnce we treated email as a <em>growth engine<\/em> part of the funnel \u2014 not just a one\u2011off newsletter tool \u2014 it became one of our <em>most predictable revenue drivers<\/em>.\u201d \u2014 Head of Growth Marketing<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Key Insight:<\/strong><br \/>\nEmail works especially well when tied to <em>product behavior and lifecycle events<\/em>, unlocking growth without heavy ad spend.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Case_Study_2_%E2%80%94_E%E2%80%91commerce_Brand_Reinvigorates_Sales_Using_Email_Personalization\"><\/span>\u00a0Case Study 2 \u2014 <strong>E\u2011commerce Brand Reinvigorates Sales Using Email Personalization<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Situation:<\/strong><br \/>\nAn online retailer had a large subscriber list but low engagement and high blast\u2011style sends.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Action Taken:<\/strong><br \/>\nThey moved to <em>hyper\u2011personalized email campaigns<\/em> using purchase history and browsing behavior:<br \/>\nTargeted product recommendations<br \/>\nCart abandonment follow\u2011ups<br \/>\nPersonalized promotional offers based on segments<\/p>\n<p><strong>Results:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Revenue from abandoned cart emails was 3.7\u00d7 higher than generic blasts<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Segmented product recommendation emails outperformed generic ones by ~47%<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Overall email\u2011generated revenue increased year\u2011over\u2011year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Comment from CRM lead:<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cPersonalization made emails feel <em>relevant<\/em>. People opened because we weren\u2019t just <em>broadcasting<\/em> \u2014 we were <em>speaking to their interests<\/em>.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Key Insight:<\/strong><br \/>\nEmail thrives when content matches what recipients <em>actually care about<\/em>, and segmentation skillfully executed still outperforms broad blasts.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Case_Study_3_%E2%80%94_Event_Organizers_Use_Email_to_Boost_Registrations_Retention\"><\/span>\u00a0Case Study 3 \u2014 <strong>Event Organizers Use Email to Boost Registrations &amp; Retention<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Situation:<\/strong><br \/>\nA global event series wanted a more consistent pipeline of attendees and stronger post\u2011event engagement.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Email Strategy:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pre\u2011event educational drip series<\/li>\n<li>Reminder emails tailored to user segments<\/li>\n<li>Follow\u2011ups with related future events and content<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Impact:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Registration completions doubled compared to previous years<\/li>\n<li>Post\u2011event engagement (content clicks, session views) increased ~55%<\/li>\n<li>Repeat registrations rose across multiple event cycles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Event team comment:<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cEmails built <em>continuity<\/em> \u2014 attendees felt looked after before, during and after events. That continuity translated to <em>repeat revenue<\/em>.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Case_Study_4_%E2%80%94_Subscription_Service_Improves_Retention_with_Win%E2%80%91Back_Campaigns\"><\/span>\u00a0Case Study 4 \u2014 <strong>Subscription Service Improves Retention with Win\u2011Back Campaigns<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Situation:<\/strong><br \/>\nA subscription product experienced seasonal lulls and canceled subscriptions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Strategy:<\/strong><br \/>\nThey deployed targeted win\u2011back email campaigns triggered when engagement dipped or churn risk spiked, including value reminders and exclusive renewal incentives.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Outcomes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Win\u2011back reopen rate ~28%<\/strong>, higher than industry averages<\/li>\n<li>Incentive\u2011based reconnect strategies re\u2011engaged long\u2011lapsed users<\/li>\n<li>Overall subscription value per customer increased<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Comment from lifecycle marketing:<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cWhen we treat email as a <em>relationship channel<\/em>, not just a promotion tool, we see <em>real lifetime value growth<\/em>.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Marketer_Commentary_Industry_Reaction\"><\/span>\u00a0Marketer Commentary &amp; Industry Reaction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Practitioner_Opinions\"><\/span>\u00a0Practitioner Opinions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>From professional discussions and forums:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cEmail consistently delivers a predictable ROI \u2014 when you invest in precision and relevance, email outperforms many paid channels.\u201d<\/em> \u2014 growth marketer comment in community discussion<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cToo many teams write off email in favor of flashy social formats, but email still owns the subscriber \u2014 we control the list, not an algorithm.\u201d<\/em> \u2014 CRM strategist<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cGood email beats retargeted ads on ROI most days \u2014 and it builds relationships, not interruptions.\u201d<\/em> \u2014 senior digital marketer<\/p>\n<p>These comments reflect real world experiences among marketers who still see email as a <strong>cornerstone of owned audience growth<\/strong>, especially when paired with data\u2011driven tactics and automation.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Why_Email_Still_Works_%E2%80%94_Core_Themes\"><\/span>\u00a0Why Email Still Works \u2014 Core Themes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_1_Owned_Audience_vs_Rented_Attention\"><\/span>\u00a01. <strong>Owned Audience vs. Rented Attention<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Unlike social platforms where algorithms control visibility, <em>email lists are owned assets.<\/em> Marketers can send messages directly to subscribers without battling platform algorithms \u2014 a fundamental advantage.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_2_Automation_Lifecycle_Precision\"><\/span>\u00a02. <strong>Automation &amp; Lifecycle Precision<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Emails tied to <em>user behavior and lifecycle stages<\/em> (e.g., welcome flows, cart abandonment, renewal reminders) <em>drive continuous value<\/em>, not one\u2011off blasts.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_3_High_ROI_Measurability\"><\/span>\u00a03. <strong>High ROI &amp; Measurability<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Email campaigns tend to yield <strong>high return per dollar spent<\/strong>, often dramatically higher than many paid acquisition channels when measured against revenue and customer value.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_4_Personalization_Relevance\"><\/span>\u00a04. <strong>Personalization = Relevance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Systems that tailor content based on individual behavior, purchases, and preferences <em>increase conversion rates<\/em> and reduce churn.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Practitioner_Comments_on_Metrics_Perception\"><\/span>\u00a0Practitioner Comments on Metrics &amp; Perception<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_On_Engagement_vs_Other_Channels\"><\/span>\u00a0On Engagement vs. Other Channels<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cIt\u2019s rare that a new social platform offers <em>predictable engagement<\/em> month after month the way email can.\u201d<br \/>\n\u2014 Digital Marketing Consultant<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_On_ROI\"><\/span>\u00a0On ROI<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cEmail still gets treated like legacy tech, but when we optimize it with automation and data, it <em>consistently outperforms paid search<\/em> on acquisition costs.\u201d<br \/>\n\u2014 Lifecycle Marketing Lead<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_On_Under%E2%80%91Valuation\"><\/span>\u00a0On Under\u2011Valuation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cTeams often undervalue email because it doesn\u2019t have the <em>flash<\/em> of TikTok or Reels, but email <em>sustains<\/em> growth over time.\u201d<br \/>\n\u2014 CRM Specialist<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>This reflects a common theme: <strong>email may not be flashy, but it reliably drives business results<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Summary_%E2%80%94_Why_Email_Is_Reaffirmed_as_a_Growth_Channel\"><\/span>\u00a0Summary \u2014 Why Email Is Reaffirmed as a Growth Channel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Reason<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Why It Matters<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Owned Audience<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Marketers control delivery and list governance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Lifecycle Optimization<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Automated campaigns drive sustained revenue<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Personalization<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Tailored messages outperform generic ones<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>High ROI<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Often delivers the best return compared to other channels<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Retention &amp; Win\u2011Back Power<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Keeps existing customers engaged and returning<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Final_Takeaway\"><\/span>\u00a0Final Takeaway<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Across <strong>SaaS, retail, events, subscriptions and more<\/strong>, marketers are rediscovering that <strong>email is not just alive \u2014 it\u2019s a <em>strategic growth engine<\/em><\/strong> when used with intention, automation, and audience insight.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; 1. 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