What is...Email Marketing?
- Beth Mayhew
- Jun 3
- 1 min read
Updated: Jul 14
Email marketing is a digital marketing strategy that involves sending emails to customers and/or prospects to promote products, share information, build relationships, or drive sales.

Common types of email marketing include:
Newsletters: Regular updates with news, tips, or curated content.
Promotional emails: Announcements about sales, new products, or special offers.
Welcome emails: Sent when someone signs up or subscribes.
Drip campaigns: A series of automated emails based on user behavior (e.g., signing up, abandoning a cart).
Benefits:
Cost-effective
Measurable (open rates, clicks, conversions)
Personalized communication
Builds customer loyalty
How HubSpot Helps with Email Marketing
HubSpot is an all-in-one marketing, sales, and service platform. It provides powerful tools to create, automate, and analyze email campaigns.
Here’s how HubSpot supports email marketing:
Email Builder
Drag-and-drop editor—no coding needed.
Pre-built templates or custom designs.
Personalization tokens (e.g., first name, company) for tailored content.
Automation & Workflows
Set up email sequences (e.g., welcome series, re-engagement).
Trigger emails based on actions (form fills, page visits, etc.).
Schedule emails ahead of time or send based on time zones.
Analytics & Reporting
Track opens, clicks, bounces, and conversions.
A/B testing for subject lines and content.
Insights into what’s working and how to improve.
Segmentation & Lists
Create dynamic or static contact lists.
Target emails based on behavior, demographics, or lifecycle stage.
Use smart content to show different messages to different segments.
Compliance & Deliverability
Built-in tools for GDPR compliance and subscription management.
Email health monitoring and suggestions to improve deliverability.
Learn more about our capabilities.