As you have probably noticed, and as your subscriber list continues to grow, your email engagement is decreasing. Not as many people are reading through your newsletters or special offers…or even opening the email in the first place for that matter. As the number of subscribers on your list grows, so to does the number of recipients who may become un-interested in reading what you have to say. This growing number of unengaged readers causes your overall email metrics to drop. So what can you do about it?

As the old adage goes, the best way to solve a problem is to not have one in the first place. We all know the likelihood of that. With that being said, it is time to strap on the thinking caps and plot out a re-engagement strategy. The least you can do is compose a win back campaign after clients have not clicked or opened your emails for a certain amount of time (that amount of time is up to you).

Re-engagement is a tricky task. Tricky, but feasible. Your focus should be on one primary element: The Open.

The Open – The open is the most crucial element to any win back campaign. Once the email is opened, you at least can say that the reader is no longer disengaged. Because engagement is the goal, the headline becomes critical. Capture the reader in a headline that is both personal and irresistible. Try something like this: “We have missed you! Book today only and save 25%!” – Make the reader feel wanted and offer them something they will be interested in.

Certainly the headline of an email is important in any campaign, especially a win back attempt. But once the reader opens the email, then what? One thing is for sure, you do not want to put the same content in the email that made the reader disengage in the first place. So change it up…don’t be afraid to explore other avenues when it comes to your content. If you find yourself stuck, keep these simple tips in mind:

1. Recall Previous Subscriber Behavior – If something did not work in the past 10 emails…note that behavior and adapt the content accordingly.

2. Put Fresh Eyes on the Content – Share your content with your team. See what other people in the company have to say about it. Team efforts on content creation generally produce the best ideas.

3. Commit to Sending More Relevant Content – Instead of sending the same old information every week, broaden your horizons. Gather your team for a 30 minute think tank session to bounce ideas off of one another. Make it a priority to send content that your reader finds to be relevant and important.

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