I’m sorry… WHAT happened?? 🤯 Email expert Johanna Morlock-Abbasi returns to Email After Hours to spill the deets on an email marketing mistake that turned into an unexpected win.Spoiler alert:  A campaign meant for 18,000 subscribers accidentally hit 12 MILLION  inboxes. 😬
She brings Guy and Danielle on a wild ride, recalling a major email deployment glitch and how she turned a potential disaster into a revenue opportunity. 📈 
What you'll learn:

• How to effectively manage and recover from a major email marketing incident using dedicated IP strategies
• Why maintaining a "risky IP" for specific campaigns can protect your primary sending reputation
• How to use  deliverability tools and best practices to re-engage dormant subscribers
• Why having strong ESP relationships and deliverability monitoring systems is crucial for crisis management

…and so much more!
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About the Guest(s)Johanna Morlock Abassi is the Assistant Director of Email Marketing at Bradford Hamaker Group, bringing over 18 years of experience in email marketing and campaign management. She specializes in managing high-volume email programs, IP segmentation strategies, and deliverability optimization. In this episode, Johanna shares her remarkable story of turning an email marketing mishap - where a campaign intended for 18,000 subscribers accidentally reached 12 million recipients - into a revenue-generating success. Her expertise in implementing strategic IP segmentation and maintaining strong sender reputation helped her team recover from a critical Sender Score drop while achieving a 10x lift in sales. As a seasoned professional who oversees multiple brand campaigns, including Disney licensed products, Johanna demonstrates how solid email marketing fundamentals and strategic thinking can transform potential disasters into opportunities.

Hosts at a Glance:
Danielle Gallant - Danielle is a Senior Email Strategist at Validity. She has over seven years of experience working with global brands to craft strategies that amplify email performance. She is a self-professed email nerd, dog lover, and podcast fanatic.
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Guy Hanson - Guy is Vice President of Customer Engagement at Validity. He has led global consulting teams working with clients to improve email deliverability, subscriber engagement, and revenue. He believes in giving back to his community and is a regular speaker at flagship events, providing training and producing fresh and insightful thought leadership.
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