It’s that weird week where nobody knows what day it is.

But one thing is certain…emails are still being sent. Yes, yes, I know. Everyone's inbox is already screaming, “PLEASE. NO MORE. I BEG YOU,” and yet the emails never stop, just like those extended car warranty texts or your mom asking if you have New Year’s plans. (You don’t. It’s fine.)

So if the holidays haven’t completely eaten your soul, and before we slide headfirst into the “New Year, New You” nonsense, we’ve got one small job to do: pop into your subscribers’ inbox for one reason only: gratitude. Gratitude… and maybe tiny sprinkles of cheer.

We’re not saying you need to handwrite thank-you notes until your fingers fall off like your mom made you do as a kid. A quick note works. Something along the lines of: “This email comes with zero pressure, zero promos, and 100% appreciation.” That’s it. You can close the laptop after.

And if your brain is already on vacation, this week’s featured emails have your back so you can send a little love without thinking too hard about it.

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This playful article turns email clients and mailbox providers into high school stereotypes—because honestly, they already act like them. By comparing their quirks, rules, and mood swings to classic high school personalities, it helps email marketers and developers understand why each inbox behaves the way it does… and how not to get sent to detention (aka the spam folder).

Pinterest’s annual trend forecast predicts what’s about to blow up next year—before everyone else pretends they saw it coming. It’s powered by real search and engagement data from Pinterest users across tons of categories, which means these aren’t vibes or guesses. They’re signals. Translation: what people are actively planning, saving, and obsessing over right now.

Email isn’t “just another channel.” It’s the glue holding your marketing together.
Ignore it, and everything else falls apart.

Discover how top brands like Apple and Claude use welcome emails to achieve better engagement than standard newsletters and build instant trust with new subscribers. This guide breaks down 7 real-world examples and provides a step-by-step framework to help you write a high-converting automated sequence that turns strangers into loyal fans.

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Thanks for reading and learning since you joined on 2023-01-19!

- This email was written by Lisa (with the help of Logan and Mike). The rest of the RGE team supported by being grateful for Lisa doing it this time around.

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