Cold Email Tips That Actually Work In 2026

Cold emailing is becoming more competitive than ever. With AI-generated content flooding inboxes, breaking through the noise is harder than ever.

A recent Dynamic Yield survey of over 550 consumers across North America, Europe, and Asia found that most people receive 5 to 10 emails daily, while many receive 15 or more. Despite this volume, the majority open only 1 or 2 emails, meaning your message needs to be compelling enough to make the cut.

In addition, most respondents click through to a retail site or app from only 1 to 2 emails per day.

So, how do you ensure your cold emails stand out?

Join our expert, Kseniia, as she describes 10+ proven tactics that will help you elevate your cold sales strategy and beat the competition!

Here’s a sneak peek:

• Why buying email lists is not an easy way to gain more prospects.

Spoiler alert: it may actually harm your sender reputation and do more harm than good.

• How to personalize your cold outreach efficiently to grab attention without spending hours on research.
• The secret to writing irresistible subject lines.
• How to automate follow-ups that add value rather than annoy your prospects.
• Why multichannel outreach matters and how LinkedIn can complement your cold emails.

And much more!

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