The Controversial Truth About Email Sending Frequency, Spam, and Subscriber Behavior with Dela Quist

Episode notes

Who doesn't love a little email controversy? In this episode of Email After Hours , Guy Hanson and Danielle Gallant sit down with Dela Quist, one of the most respected voices in email marketing. They challenge some of the industry's most deeply held beliefs, from “send fewer, higher-quality emails” to the fear of the spam folder. Dela makes a compelling case for a bold - and often controversial - perspective: sending more emails, when done consistently and correctly, can actually strengthen customer relationships and improve performance. What you’ll learn: Why the spam folder isn’t necessarily “doom” and how inbox placement really works How subscriber behavior and engagement signals are often misunderstood by marketers Why unsubscribes are valuable signals and what they actually reveal about your audience Why confirmed opt-in is gaining importance as mailbox algorithms evolve What AI-driven inboxes mean for email strategy, frequency, and content creation …and more! P.S. If you check out the video version of this podcast, you’ll see a delightfully color-coordinated trio!

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