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Summary
The creator explains why using first names and negative language in email subject lines hurts response rates. He advises keeping subject lines neutral and short to avoid being categorized as a sales message.
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Your subject line is landing your email in the trash 🗑️. Putting someone's first name in the subject line can reduce your chance of getting a response by about 20%. #emailmarketing #subjectlines #prospecting #coldemail
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