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Really Good Emails
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A series to explain the hurdles that good emails should overcome to be really good.

  1. Sep 25 ·  Bonus

    Webinar: Keep the Fun Parts: How Email Marketers Use AI Without Losing the Craft

    In this Email Support Group session, Justine (Beefree + RGE), John Seals (Baird), and Matt Helbig (Really Good Emails) walk through the real AI workflows running behind the scenes. That means Baird's Copilot agent turning form requests into ready-to-review emails, how we "eat our own cheese" by building the RGE newsletter with the RGE Studio MCP, and sales follow-ups that no longer look like AI slop. Then we open the toolbox. You'll see our prompt library, the brand voice and unslop skills, and the RGE Quality Index we've used to grade almost 20,000 emails. And yes, we air our AI grievances. The big idea: let AI take the boring parts so you keep the parts you love. Resources RGE Email Survey report: https://reallygoodemails.com/reports/rge-email-surveyBeefree AI manifesto: https://reallygoodemails.com/ai-manifestoOur RGE newsletter brief/prompt: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wyntOQq7MQ1J4enDdx4YwFxomHXkk81WHJQEHPasSps/edit?usp=sharingPrompt library: https://reallygoodemails.com/tools/prompt-libraryRGE Quality Index skill: https://github.com/matt-helbig/rge-quality-index-skillUnslop skill: https://github.com/cursor/plugins/blob/main/pstack/skills/unslop/SKILL.mdThe Email Glow Up: Regulated Edition: https://reallygoodemails.com/webinars/email-glow-up-regulatedChapters 00:00 Hi, we're here to confess01:51 What's on the menu02:51 The survey says: 64% use AI, 1% start with it04:47 The Beefree AI manifesto06:09 What marketers actually want from AI07:33 What's an MCP? (No jargon, promise)08:44 How Baird thinks about AI12:54 Inside Baird's Copilot agent workflow19:28 Eating our own cheese: building the RGE newsletter21:55 Sales follow-ups that don't look like AI slop26:27 Our prompt library (and our favorites)29:57 Give AI bigger goals31:35 Just ramble: dictation for better prompts32:54 AI as your second set of eyes34:58 Did it twice? Make it a skill39:41 Cloning Mike (sort of): brand voice + unslop41:40 The RGE Quality Index45:42 Airing our AI grievances49:18 Will AI replace email marketers?55:14 Buy-in, time savings, and chaining MCPs59:31 Taste beats the sea of sameness01:02:30 Outro #EmailMarketing #AI #ReallyGoodEmails

  2. Sep 18

    We Put Our Own Onboarding Emails To The Test with Kelsey Yen

    On Feedback Friday we usually review other brands' emails. This time we put our own SaaS onboarding emails up for review. Together we look at five onboarding emails inside the RGE Studio builder and talk through what each one is for, when it sends, and what we'd change. Chapters 00:00 Intro02:28 Email 1: Your ESP wasn't built for this16:32 Email 2: Power up your dream team23:20 Email 3: Getting your email into SFMC29:15 Email 4: Your trial is ending38:15 Email 5: A hate letter to Outlook43:59 OutroKelsey Yen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelsey-yen/ Build your own really good emails All five emails in this episode were built in RGE Studio, the drag-and-drop builder inside Really Good Emails. Save inspiration from the library, build your own version, then export the HTML or connect your ESP. Free to sign up at https://reallygoodemails.com/studio Want feedback on your emails? Submit them at https://reallygoodemails.com and they could end up on a future Feedback Friday. Follow @reallygoodemails on IG, drop a comment with your take, and subscribe for new episodes.

  3. May 28

    Stop treating Dark Mode like an afterthought with Annett Forcier

    Dark mode isn't coming. It's already here. And if you're treating it as an afterthought, your logo is disappearing, your brand colors are shifting, and your carefully designed email looks like it was built by someone else entirely. Annett Forcier, founder of EmailBoutique and email design systems consultant, joins us to break down why dark mode is a design problem before it's ever a code problem, and how she delivers the bad news to clients before a single template gets built. Try RGE Studio free for 15 days. Build better emails with your whole team. No credit card required. https://reallygoodemails.com/studio EmailBoutique https://www.emailboutique.io/ Annett on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annettforcier/ Beefree: Dark Mode Email Design: https://beefree.io/blog/dark-mode-email-design Litmus: The Ultimate Guide to Dark Mode for Email: https://www.litmus.com/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-dark-mode-for-email-marketers Fixing Gmail's Dark Mode Issues with CSS Blend Modes: https://hteumeuleu.medium.com/fixing-gmails-dark-mode-issues-with-css-blend-modes-1b26174fcfd9 00:00 Annett Forcier 00:34 What is Dark Mode? 03:10 Accessibility And Variants 04:05 Design First Not Code 04:46 Style Guide To Set Expectations 08:57 Why Not All Images 11:19 Getting Started Resources 12:14 Logo Solutions And Hacks 18:46 Icons And Illustration Prep 22:00 CSS Tricks For Text 24:51 Choosing Dark Mode Colors 27:38 Testing And Client Expectations 28:53 Pixel Perfect Myth 29:40 Educating Stakeholders 30:42 Email Style Guides 32:23 Client Reality Check 33:17 Email Review Setup 33:29 Nothing 37:25 DoorDash 41:26 Inverse Newsletter 42:34 Claude 48:06 Outro

  4. Mar 27

    Are Profoto's emails camera-ready? with George Pettigrew

    Profoto makes world-class studio lighting. But are their emails just as polished? In this episode of Feedback Friday, we sit down with George from Inbox Army to break down Profoto's email design system from top to bottom.Visual advancement vs. visual recessionThe 8-point spatial sizing systemAspect ratios and why they matter for image compositionLine height math for headlines and body copyHow to build a modular email design systemAccessibility, contrast, and WCAG guidelinesResources mentioned:Really Good Emails: reallygoodemails.comInbox Army: inboxarmy.com

  5. Jan 29

    Do Buoy’s emails actually convert? with Kasey Luck

    Join us for another episode of Feedback Friday, where Kasey Luck returns to provide expert feedback and critiques on various email designs. We dive deep into **email marketing** strategies, analyzing several **email campaigns** for their content and effectiveness, particularly those related to **nutrition** and health supplements.Kasey offers valuable **email tips** on how to enhance **email design**, ensuring messages are not only engaging but also high-converting. This session is packed with insights for anyone looking to refine their email strategies.00:00 Intro00:58 Initial Email Critique02:08 Email Design and Content04:32 Feedback on Specific Email Elements09:49 Analyzing Email Callouts and CTAs17:13 Discussing Email Design and Free Items17:51 Importance of Product Placement in Emails18:29 Trends in Email Design19:58 Effectiveness of Educational Content21:27 Analyzing Long-Form Emails22:18 Comparison Sections in Emails26:21 Balancing Information and CTA28:39 Final Thoughts34:17 Outro

  6. 12/26/2025

    Turning taboo into trust: emailing about intimacy with Kasey Luck | Ep 131 | Feedback Friday

    How do you write emails about intimacy issues without making it awkward... or worse, boring? In this episode of Feedback Friday, we chat with email expert Kasey Luck from Luck & Co Agency about how The Pelvic People use email and SMS to build real relationships with their audience.Kasey shares the behind-the-scenes of working with a brand that sells sexual wellness products and how to balance empathy, education, and conversion. From welcome flows to smart product positioning, this episode is packed with examples of email marketing done right—even when the subject matter gets personal.Here’s what you’ll learn:- How to keep messaging human when the topic is sensitive- The power of using customer language in subject lines and body copy- When long emails actually outperform short ones- Tips on email design, hierarchy, and accessibilityWhether you're marketing for a DTC brand, navigating a sensitive topic, or just tired of sending bland emails, this one's for you.🕒 Timestamps:00:00 Intro01:50 Email Strategy for Sensitive Topics03:21 Analyzing Email Design and Content05:28 Personalization and Customer Engagement08:22 Case Studies and Best Practices12:41 Final Thoughts and Takeaways20:57 Outro🔗 See more inbox inspo: https://reallygoodemails.com📬 More about Kasey’s agency: https://www.luckand.co💬 Tell us in the comments: What's the trickiest topic you've had to write about?

  7. 12/19/2025 ·  Bonus

    RGE Awards 2025: The Best Emails of the Year

    Welcome to the Really Good Emails Awards 2025.We reviewed thousands of submissions and crowned the campaigns that stood out for smart strategy, strong design, and copy that actually earns clicks.Watch as judges break down what made these emails win. What worked. And what trends are shaping email heading into 2026.Along the way we cover:→ What "live text" really means and why it matters→ Subject line and CTA trends from 2025→ How brands are using personalization without being creepy→ Why the Promotions tab isn't the enemy→ The tiny stuff that separates "fine" from "forward it to my team"Plus a special Un-Spam 2026 announcement. West Coast, baby.🔗 Browse all winners: https://reallygoodemails.com/2025-email-awards🔗 Submit your emails: https://reallygoodemails.com/upload🔗 Unspam 2026 tickets: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/unspam/1973017Got an email you're proud of? Submit it to Really Good Emails.00:00 Meet the Judges02:03 Setting the Stage for the Awards04:49 Welcome10:48 Review and Testimonials16:44 Data Visualization22:38 Dark Mode29:55 Nonprofit and Purpose35:47 Thank You38:56 Retention42:56 CTA Trends44:05 Winback Campaigns48:02 Cart Abandonment52:28 B2B Emails56:42 Creative01:02:16 Q&A Session#emailmarketing #emaildesign #digitalmarketing

  8. 12/05/2025

    Are your emails accessible? Imbodhi email review with Kasey Luck | Ep 131 | Feedback Friday

    Join special guest  @KaseyLuck , founder of Luck and Co Agency, for a deep-dive teardown of real email campaigns from lifestyle brand Imbodhi. In this episode of Feedback Friday, we analyze what makes an email accessible, high-converting, and strategically effective across the entire customer journey.00:00 Kasey's Agency and Brand Overview02:09 Email Analysis: Welcome Email08:18 Discussion on Email Design and Accessibility14:11 Email Analysis: New Product Launch17:49 Discussing Campaign Goals and UI Elements18:11 Reviewing a Successful Email Campaign19:28 Analyzing the Annual Fall Sale Email23:56 Evaluating the Abandoned Cart Email28:12 Order Confirmation Email Insights29:46 Post-Purchase SMS Strategy32:24 Final Thoughts and Agency Information

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A series to explain the hurdles that good emails should overcome to be really good.

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    Really Good Emails
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
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