Porter’s 5 Forces: how to dominate and outperform your competition

Jose Argudo , CMO @ Mailrelay

In the world of business, competing is inevitable. Whether you’re launching a new startup or running an established company, understanding how to navigate among competitors is key to surviving (and thriving). This is where Porter’s 5 Forces come into play. Developed by Michael Porter, this strategic model has become an essential tool for analyzing the […]

TOFU, MOFU, BOFU: What Are They? Examples and Implementation Strategies

Jose Argudo , CMO @ Mailrelay

TOFUs, MOFUs and BOFUs may sound like strange terms if you’re hearing them for the first time, but they’re key elements of any effective email marketing strategy. These acronyms refer to the stages of the sales funnel, which is the path a user follows from discovering your business to making a purchase. Each stage (Top, […]

Digital products from A to Z

Jose Argudo , CMO @ Mailrelay

The online market has experienced unprecedented growth: digital products—such as ebooks, online courses, software and multimedia resources—have become innovative and accessible alternatives to physical goods. Their ability to reach global audiences, combined with the elimination of logistical barriers, allows entrepreneurs and businesses to expand their businesses quickly and more easily. What are digital products? Digital […]

Email copywriting: how to influence the customer’s intuition

Jose Argudo , CMO @ Mailrelay

Email copywriting isn’t just about writing informative messages, it’s about creating communications that stir emotions and connect on a subconscious level. Incorporating the latest discoveries in persuasion and intuition helps refine the art of persuading naturally and effectively. By understanding how the brain processes stimuli and makes decisions, it’s possible to design emails that not […]

How to re-engage a dormant contact list

Jose Argudo , CMO @ Mailrelay

A contact list is one of the most valuable assets for any business that uses online marketing. In addition to representing people who have shown interest in your brand, it is a direct communication channel you can use to promote products, share relevant content, or simply remind them that you’re still around. Therefore, keeping it […]

How Happiness Chemicals Influence Consumer Behavior

Jose Argudo , CMO @ Mailrelay

When we talk about marketing, we often focus on specific strategies and tactics, but forget a fundamental aspect: human biology. For years, neuroscience has shown that purchasing decisions are not purely rational; they are strongly influenced by chemical and emotional processes in the brain. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at four substances […]

Sales Tactics That Can Help You Sell More

Jose Argudo , CMO @ Mailrelay

The ability to innovate in sales tactics can be the difference between simply meeting goals and significantly exceeding them. And it builds a sustainable competitive advantage in the process. Innovating in sales tactics is essential to staying relevant in a saturated market. Today’s customers are more informed, more demanding, and have access to a wide […]

What Outlook, Gmail and Yahoo! Require to Keep Your Emails Out of Spam

Jose Argudo , CMO @ Mailrelay

Sending bulk emails – such as newsletters, promotions or notifications – is a common practice for many companies and organizations. However, getting those messages into the inbox instead of the spam folder (junk mail) depends on meeting certain requirements set by the major email providers. More than requirements, we could think of them as best […]

Awakening Aspirations: Strategies to Drive Purchases

Jose Argudo , CMO @ Mailrelay

The study of consumer psychology is a fundamental pillar in the field of marketing and sales. Beyond identifying the products or services people want to buy, it’s crucial to understand the psychological reasons behind these decisions. Psychology gives us tools to uncover the motivations, desires, and aspirations that drive purchasing behavior. These aspirations, whether conscious […]