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5 March, 2026
Email Deliverability Benchmark Report
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Email delivers the strongest ROI of any marketing channel.
But every year, it’s getting more complex thanks to mailbox provider updates, AI advancements, and new privacy laws.
In this benchmark report, Validity’s exclusive data network—powered by trillions of data points—takes a close look at global email deliverability in 2025 and actionable strategies for marketers to win big in 2026.
Grab my copy of the report
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Inside this issue
● Love, Litmus Live, and AI ⮕
● From our Litmus Live speakers ⮕
● Relive the sessions ⮕
● Email inspo ⮕
● Deliverability tip ⮕
Love, Litmus Live, and AI
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Litmus Live extended [webinar]
The email questions in the Litmus Live chat were so plentiful that we had to follow up with more info—from our internal experts
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How to find the right AI tools
There’s no shortage of AI tools, but finding the perfect one(s) for your team is tricky. Start with this tool evaluation guide
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A Valentine’s email review
How did Gmail’s recent changes affect Valentine’s Day? Guy Hanson dove into his inbox to share the results with you
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From our Litmus Live speakers
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Al Iverson’s take on deliverability in 2026:
how things work today, how it’s evolving, and what things will look like by 2027.
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Ann says it best, “AI is making speed cheap—but the best response is not to move faster. The better, saner response is to slow down enough to ask better questions
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Personalized emails drive better performance. Check out these five ways to personalize emails for new subscribers
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Relive Litmus Live 2026
Litmus Live was three weeks ago, but the learnings are still fresh. Now the sessions are available to watch and rewatch to your heart's desire on our website
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and YouTube
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Watch the recordings
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Email Inspiration
This email does a great job of "letting the pictures do the talking," highlighting key product features without dense descriptions.
The calls to action are evenly distributed and available to click wherever I am in the email!
My golf game may still be a nightmare, but at least I'll be comfortable.
Michael Daniel
Sr. Marketing Automation Manager at Validity
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Spilling the deliverabili-tea
A spoonful of email deliverability advice. Your email list is one of your most valuable assets. Maintain it by regularly verifying your contacts and implementing security measures at sign-up points to protect your lists from bots and mistakes.
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Your twice-per-month dose of email geekery is here. Lucky you. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
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19 February, 2026
New platform
AI-powered email intelligence for marketers
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Built on Validity’s massive data network—featuring trillions of global data points—Validity Engage removes risk and boosts performance, so you can produce exceptional results in less time
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Inside this issue
● On our minds this week ⮕
● 3 articles from our reading list ⮕
● Conquer your ESP migration ⮕
● Email inspo ⮕
● Deliverability tip ⮕
On our minds this week
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Relive Litmus Live 2026
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The insights and learnings from Litmus Live 2026
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were so good that our heads are still spinning.
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Email metrics that matter
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Setting goals doesn't cut it. You need success metrics that give you a full view of your program’s impact
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SFMC’s recent security oops
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Who didn’t hear about the SFMC incident? Guy Hanson outlines what happened and the impact it had
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3 articles from our reading list
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Sloppy, sloppy, sloppy... Check out these 3 strategies to help your team eliminate AI slop
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without sacrificing speed.
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The era of “good enough” targeting is over for online retail. Shoppers expect brands to remember them and respond with relevance, not noise.
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Subscriber engagement is key to running great email campaigns. Review these best practices
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to make sure you’re not missing anything.
Conquer your ESP migration
ESP migrations are notorious for being complex—but do they really have to be?
The Email After Hours hosts sit down with Craig Hood to unpack the real‑world challenges of managing ESP migrations. They go through the process step‑by‑step, sharing actionable tips along the way.
Listen to the episode
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Email Inspiration
Email folks are moving to lighter, cleaner, and more direct or personalized email content in 2026.
Make sure your template layout provides direct engagement frames and encourages the reader to scroll through your content as a whole!
I love this simplistic appeal that shows the intent of the message clearly on open—and matches the vibe of the brand.
Delaney Harrison
Customer Success Manager at Validity
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Spilling the deliverabili-tea
A spoonful of email deliverability advice.
You can now monitor inbox, spam, and tab placement directly in Litmus! Customers have asked us to add deliverability to Litmus for years, so this news is extra sweet. The advice: give Litmus Deliverability a try.
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Your twice-per-month dose of email geekery is here. Lucky you. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
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5 February, 2026
Litmus Live 2026
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Litmus Live is next week! February 11‑12 to be exact.
The agenda is packed with amazing speakers like Ann Handley, Jay Schwedelson, Chad S. White, and Gary Vaynerchuk—AKA GaryVee. You can get a sneak peek at GaryVee's session below.
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Inside this issue
● AI, nonprofit email, and DMARC ⮕
● From our reading list to yours ⮕
● Get advice from the pros ⮕
● Email inspo ⮕
● Deliverability tip ⮕
AI, nonprofit email, and DMARC
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AI in Email Marketing
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The ways we can use AI to better email programs
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is endless. But always go back to what matters most: your audience.
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Nonprofit email tips
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Pushing a product? Easy. Pushing a cause? Not so much. Dive into the challenges of nonprofit email
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on the Email After Hours podcast.
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Reading DMARC Reports
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Learn how to make the most of your DMARC reports
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by cutting through the noise and turning data into actionable insights.
From our reading list to yours
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Gmail is testing an AI overhaul
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that replaces the inbox home screen with a to‑do list based on recent emails.
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Great marketing is about making your channels work better, together—like email and SEO
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You can spend years building a following on social media. It’s a powerful tool, but it’s rented. Now's the time to turn your followers into subscribers
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Litmus Live 2026
Live Email Optimization
Everyone’s favorite session is back: Live Email Optimization! This is your chance to get real‑time feedback on your emails from multiple email experts.
Do you want to submit an email to be featured?
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Email Inspiration
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This email is empowering without being pushy—exactly what I needed at the start of a new year!
The header image is playful and fun, and the live poll highlights class benefits rather than class types.
I think I’ll sign up for a class right now...
Lindsey Hiner
Sr. Content Marketing Manager at Validity
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Spilling the deliverabili-tea
A spoonful of email deliverability advice. Poor deliverability? Go to your email list. Inbox trust is rebuilt slowly, so start by isolating the problem MBP, suppressing disengaged audiences, and pausing risky automations. Ramp up volume only as engagement improves.
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Join thousands of marketers and register for Litmus Live for free. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
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Hi There,
The brightest minds in email marketing are taking the virtual Litmus Live stage next week!
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Hi There,
Litmus Live is right around the corner! February 11‑12 to be exact.
The agenda is packed with amazing speakers like Ann Handley, Jay Schwedelson, Chad S. White, and Gary Vaynerchuk—AKA GaryVee.
Still not convinced you should attend? Here are 5 solid reasons to change your mind:
1. Tune in from wherever you are, however you are
No getting dressed in your finest business casual attire and uncomfortable shoes. Join sessions from wherever you are, exactly as you are. (Pajamas are encouraged during the last couple of sessions for our friends across the pond!)
2.100% free learning
In a world where everything costs money or requires a subscription, Litmus Live is 100% free. Hear from 37 seasoned email experts, plus one special guest.
3.Sessions for everyone
Litmus Live is designed for email marketers of every specialty: generalists, designers, developers, strategists, and leaders. There’s a little something for everyone.
4.Connect human-to-human
How do you keep a human touch while embracing AI and keeping up with the constant inbox changes? Our speakers tackle how to put human-centric marketing at the heart of your 2026 strategy.
5.A mystery announcement
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Well, did we convince you to join in on the fun?
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5 solid reasons to attend Litmus Live
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Your twice-per-month dose of email geekery is here. Lucky you. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
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22 January, 2026
Our predictions are in. Validity’s email experts made 12 predictions about where the email industry is heading this year. And they have a pretty good track record. 😏
Do you agree with their predictions?
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Inside this issue
● Tips to improve your deliverability ⮕
● Straight from our reading list ⮕
● The Litmus Live agenda ⮕
● Email inspo ⮕
● Deliverability tip ⮕
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If your emails aren’t landing in the inbox, but you’ve done all your checks, it’s time to dive into email sender reputation: https://click.litmus.com/e/1088342/og-how-to-fix-email-reputation/97465w/3010237115/h/UJEG-fna05GJ-jOtRUy-KAIfQpuD6KDC5Otz2US4rWk
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Email list quality is so important. Want to increase your deliverability and sender reputation? Start with your email list quality: https://click.litmus.com/e/1088342/why-email-list-quality-matters/974663i/3010237115/h/UJEG-fna05GJ-jOtRUy-KAIfQpuD6KDC5Otz2US4rWk
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Reading your first DMARC reports: https://click.litmus.com/e/1088342/og-reading-first-dmarc-reports/974666i/3010237115/h/UJEG-fna05GJ-jOtRUy-KAIfQpuD6KDC5Otz2US4rWk
You enabled DMARC to protect your brand from phishing and spoofing. Good work! Now learn what to do with the report data: https://click.litmus.com/e/1088342/og-reading-first-dmarc-reports/974666i/3010237115/h/UJEG-fna05GJ-jOtRUy-KAIfQpuD6KDC5Otz2US4rWk
Straight from our reading list
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Gmail’s new feature allows users to add up to three additional Gmail addresses to their Google account. Here’s what that means for marketers
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If you want to make cold email work, stop trying to sell. Instead, turn outreach into real opportunities
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using respect and human connection.
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Adam Rosen predicts
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, “The best email marketing practitioners will stop thinking about campaigns and start thinking about moments.”
The agenda is here
It’s ready for your eyes: the Litmus Live agenda!
Get ready for two epic days of learning from the brightest minds in email marketing.
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Email Inspiration
This win-back campaign SL caught my eye: "We'll do the work." I can get stuck in my ways when it comes to fashion.
As someone who wants to look nice but doesn't have time to learn the ins and outs of looking fresh, this worked on me!
Matt Shore
Content Marketing Manager at Validity
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Spilling the deliverabili-tea
A spoonful of email deliverability advice.
Implement double opt-in to ensure subscribers provide valid and active email addresses. It also reduces the likelihood of disposable or mistyped addresses making it on a list.
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Deliverability tips, the Litmus Live agenda, and more
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Introducing the speakers headlining Litmus Live 2026. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
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What to do differently in 2026 (the email edition)
ANN HANDLEY
MarketingProfs
The new edge in email: AI, omnichannel playbooks, and pitfalls to avoid
JAY SCHWEDELSON
President, CEO, & Founder at Outcome Media, SubjectLine.com, GMH
How to make post-event follow-up not suck for you (or your customers)
LEAH MIRANDA
Zapier
Omnichannel subscribers and the growing urgency to manage them better
CHAD S. WHITE
Zeta Global
How to connect your email-workflow for full funnel success
LISA WESTER
Copeland
INTRODUCING: SPECIAL GUEST
Gary Vaynerchuk,
AKA GaryVee.
Our speakers can’t wait to share their stories, insights, and advice for connecting with subscribers in a meaningful way.
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Your twice-per-month dose of email geekery is here. Lucky you. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
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8 January, 2026
2026 Email Marketing Predictions
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As you finalize budgets and create calendars, pause and tune into our most popular webinar of the year! Validity’s Professional Services team makes predictions about where the email industry is heading in 2026.
Then we’ll learn how their past predictions panned out. Who do you think got the most predictions right: Guy, Laura, Danielle, Julie, Megan, or Rafael?
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Inside this issue
● Must-reads for the new year ⮕
● 2026 strategies ⮕
● Litmus Live Email Optimization ⮕
● Email inspo ⮕
● Deliverability tip ⮕
Let’s win in 2026
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Mailbox provider updates
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Yahoo and Gmail introduced two new features: Yahoo Sender Hub Insights and Google Postmaster Tools v2. We have all the details
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.
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You can’t spell “email” without “AI”
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Guy Hanson dug through piles of email marketing research to determine how to stay ahead in 2026’s
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AI‑driven landscape.
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Boost engagement in 2026
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Ready to create FOMO and drive even more
email engagement? It’s time to up your countdown
timer game.
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New year, new strategy?
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The way we plan, create, and consume newsletters is changing. HubSpot outlined 6 trends changing the newsletter industry
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in 2026.
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The expectations around email design
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are changing quickly—for both subscribers and marketers—with no slowing in sight.
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Email is getting smarter. Hive predicts that teams will spend less time in their inbox, but create higher-quality outcomes.
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Litmus Live 2026
Live Email Optimization
Everyone’s favorite session is back at Litmus Live: Live Email Optimization!
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We’ll select 4-5 emails to be featured in the Live Email Optimization session and/or in another Litmus Live session.
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Email Inspiration
This email builds anticipation with the “Word of the Year” reveal and ties it back to community engagement in a simple, yet authentic way.
I love how it balances creativity with clarity, keeping the message engaging without feeling over the top.
Riley Dambaugh
Marketing Specialist at Validity
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Spilling the deliverabili-tea
A spoonful of email deliverability advice.
Senders must keep spam complaints below 0.3% to meet Gmail’s and Yahoo’s Bulk Sender Reqs. Do this by implementing authentication protocols, like DMARC, and one‑click unsubscribe.
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