Glossary
Term | Definition |
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CTR (Click-Through Rate) | The percentage of email recipients who click a link within the email. |
Open Rate | The percentage of emails opened compared to those delivered. |
Personalization | Customizing content based on subscriber behavior, interests, or demographics. |
Segmentation | Dividing your email list into subgroups based on data to send targeted messages. |
Abandoned Cart Email | A follow-up email sent to customers who added items to their cart but didn’t complete the purchase. |
Automation | Using email software to send messages automatically based on triggers or behaviors. |
Lead Nurturing | A strategy to develop relationships with prospects through consistent, relevant communication. |
Table of contents
Introduction

Email marketing is far from dead—it’s arguably the most reliable and ROI-rich marketing tool available in 2024. With inboxes overflowing, what separates winners from everyone else? Personalization, segmentation, and strategic automation.
Below are 35 jaw-dropping stats, backed by research, that prove why email should be a central pillar of your digital marketing strategy. These numbers aren’t just interesting—they’re actionable. Let’s break down what they mean and how you can use them to grow your business.
Email Marketing Is the Backbone of Your Strategy
- 4.6 billion people will use email by 2025 (Statista)
- 376.4 billion emails sent daily by 2025 (Slack)
- 47% of marketers say email is their most effective channel, outperforming SEO, content, and social (Influencer Marketing Hub)
- Monday has the highest open rate (22%), while Sunday is the worst (20.3%) (Hubspot)
- 73% of millennials prefer email for business communications (ClickZ)
- Average open rate across industries: 21.33% (MailMunch)
- Average click-to-open rate is 14.1% (Klipfolio)
- 85% of B2B marketers use email for content distribution (Meetanshi)
- 56% of email opens occur on iPhone (29%) or Gmail (27%) (Litmus)
- 11.1% of emails never reach the inbox (Mailtrap)
Takeaway Table: Performance by Device
Platform | Share of Opens |
---|---|
iPhone | 29% |
Gmail | 27% |
Outlook | 9% |
Apple Mail | 6% |
Email Outperforms Social Media
- Emails convert 40% better than Facebook or Twitter (MailMunch)
- Subject lines with 6–10 words yield 21% open rates (LinkedIn)
- Emojis in subject lines boost opens by 56% (Engage)
- If email images take more than 5 seconds to load, 74% of users bounce (Snov)
Pro Tip: Test your subject lines using A/B testing tools to optimize for character count and emotional pull.
Personalization = Performance
- 49% of consumers want weekly emails from brands (MarketingSherpa)
- Segmented campaigns get 100.95% more clicks (MailChimp)
- Personalized subject lines increase open rates by 26% (SharpSpring)
- Segmented campaigns generate 760% more revenue (Mortgage Innovators)
- 74% of marketers say personalization increases engagement (Campaign Monitor)
- Welcome emails have a 91.43% open rate and a 26.9% CTR (Smart Insights)
Revenue, Conversions & Automation
Metric | Performance Boost |
---|---|
Abandoned cart email open rate | 45% |
Conversion rate from abandoned cart clicks | 50% |
Automated email revenue boost | 320% over manual sends |
Spending increase from receiving offers | 138% (Search Engine Journal) |
Emails influence purchase decisions | 50.7% of customers say yes |
Automation leads to:
- 30% time savings
- 22% more leads
- 17% more revenue (Hubspot)
Marketers Rely on Email for Growth
- 85% of marketers use email for lead generation
- 84% use it for direct sales
- 78% use it for customer retention (Snov)
- Segmentation leads to 50% higher CTRs (Swifterm)
- Personalization brings 82% higher open rates, 75% higher CTRs (LinkedIn)
User Behavior & Preferences
- 38% of customers prefer promotional emails more than once per week (MarketingSherpa)
- Emails with personalized subject lines get 62% more opens (LinkedIn)
- 74% of users check email for discounts (Hubspot)
- Emails with targeted offers influence 50% of buying decisions (SaleCycle)
- Lead nurturing emails convert 3x more than generic ones (Swifterm)
Visual Enhancements for Google Ranking
Visual/Table | Purpose |
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Stat Summary Table | Allows quick comparison of key email metrics |
Open Rate by Day Chart | Visualize engagement by send time |
Personalization Impact Table | Correlate personalization type with KPIs |
ROI Calculator Graphic | Encourage value-driven investment |
Email Performance Funnel | Show stages from open to conversion |
Adding infographics or data-driven visuals will increase user engagement, dwell time, and keyword relevancy—critical SEO ranking signals.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is email marketing still effective in 2024?
Yes. With 376 billion emails sent daily and a strong ROI, email remains one of the most effective digital marketing channels.
2. What’s the average email open rate?
Across industries, the average open rate is 21.33%. However, this varies based on timing, personalization, and list health.
3. How does personalization improve email performance?
Personalized subject lines increase opens by 26%, and segmented campaigns can generate up to 760% more revenue.
4. What’s the best time to send emails?
Monday has the highest open rates, while Sunday performs the worst. Always test send times for your specific audience.
5. How do automated emails compare to manual ones?
Automated emails can generate 320% more revenue and save up to 30% of time spent on campaigns.
6. How important is email for eCommerce brands?
Crucial. From abandoned cart recovery to lead nurturing and promotional offers, email drives revenue across the customer lifecycle.
Final Thoughts
Email marketing isn’t just alive—it’s evolving and outperforming nearly every other channel. With segmentation, personalization, and automation, you’re not just sending emails—you’re scaling relationships, revenue, and retention.
At Blossom Ecom, we turn data-backed insights into real-world revenue. Want help applying these email stats to your brand strategy? Reach out. Let’s build a retention engine that actually performs.
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