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Mystified by metrics? You're not alone. We’ve all embraced email marketing for its measurable results, but unfortunately there are huge inconsistencies in terms of how results are reported. In terms of industry norms, these inconsistencies have created blurred realities. For anyone who has ever switched email service providers (ESPs), these inconsistencies have lead to mass confusion and questions. To better understand what you really need to know about metrics, take a moment and read "Comparing Apples to Pineapples... the email metrics dilemma" by Kelly Rusk.

Carolyn Gardner Happy Emailing,
Carolyn Gardner
Founder & President
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Comparing Apples to Pineapples…
the email metrics dilemma

By Kelly Rusk, Communications Manager

Apples and PineapplesIf you've ever compared email marketing metrics or benchmark studies, surely you've noticed not all email reporting is created equal. In fact, email marketing is the only direct marketing industry that has absolutely no standardization for metrics. How's that for crazy?
Keep reading to learn about mismatched metrics...

March 2007

Interesting Stat

90% of people will use email to engage in and determine the value of a relationship with a company.

- JupiterResearch (2006)

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