The Sun UK
TalkTalk internet service was down in the UK, but the company says it has been restored. The outage mostly hit the north, but also drew complaint in London, Oxford and Southampton, according to downdetector.
Social Media Today
Many email marketers could use a refresher course on how to improve their strategy. Here’s an infographic with 33 actionable tips from sources like aWeber, Forbes and Constant Contact.
eCommerce Bytes
Online marketplaces are engaging shoppers with email marketing. Here are examples from Etsy and eBay, along with their landing pages.
Android Headlines
Doze, a power-saving feature on Android OS, may be the culprit behind delayed email notifications on Gmail in the Android app. As Gmail pushes out a notification when the device is unlocked, the problem may be with some battery-saving algorithms.
Business2Community.com
Brands can build their email lists by partnering with non-competing businesses and non-profit groups. Here’s a guide on how to succeed with email partnerships.
Guardian
The GDPR was billed up as the gold standard of data protection. But “informing people that their data is being collected is not the same as preventing it from being collected in the first place.” Here’s why the rules don’t work.
Security Boulevard
Digital scam artists have launched a new type of email phishing campaign that pretends to be serving a subpoena. Designed to deliver information-stealing malware, it targets employees at insurance and retail companies.
Retail Touchpoints
Shipping and order data can be utilized to predict customer behavior. Here’s why data can be your most important holiday gift.
MarTechAdvisor.com
Content automation allows brans to complete tasks without manual intervention. But there are best practices to follow—for one, automate bulk email campaigns. Here’s an analysis of the process.
Law360
A new New York State privacy law is likely to lead to increased enforcement by the state’s “already aggressive attorney general.” Here’s a report on why the law adds to the confusing patchwork of state regulations.