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360. Klaviyo Platform Updates | January 2026

eCommerce Badassery · January 20, 2026 · 21 min

Summary

This episode breaks down Klaviyo's latest features, offering ecommerce operators powerful new ways to automate and personalize customer communication. Key updates include enhanced flow reentry settings, advanced audience filtering for omnichannel campaigns, Instagram auto-replies for list growth, seamless international market catalog syncing for Shopify stores, and video embeds for mobile messages. The host also previews Klaviyo's new customer agent for coupon retrieval and geofencing capabilities for brick-and-mortar stores, highlighting how these tools can drive efficiency and conversion.

Key takeaways

Themes

email & smscustomer retentionai & automationshopify & ecommerce platforms

Topics covered

klaviyo updatesemail automationflow reentryomnichannel campaignsinstagram list growthinternational sellinggeofencingcustomer agentmobile video embedsshopify markets

Episode description

If you feel like it’s been forever since Klaviyo made any major updates that actually affect how YOU run your eCommerce biz... you’re not wrong. But that just changed, friend. In this episode, I’m diving into some of Klaviyo’s newest updates—including one that I’ve personally been asking for since before I started the podcast. (Spoiler alert: they finally f*cking listened.) From growing your email list through Instagram DMs to simplifying international email campaigns and everything in between, we’re chatting all features that are actually worth knowing about and some you might want to ignore. What you'll learn: The flow setting I begged Klaviyo for… and how it changes everything A new feature to help you grow your email list from Instagram followers A must-have for International sellers on Shopify A secret to simplify campaign set-up during launches and promos Where video marketing meets mobile messaging Why I’m cautiously optimistic about Klaviyo’s AI-driven send time optimization The customer service tool that might just make coupon chaos a thing of the past What geofencing really means and how to use it in your retail location (if at all) _______ Full Episode Show Notes http://ecommercebadassery.com/360 _______ Learn With Me Work with Me 1:1 https://ecommercebadassery.com/ecommerce-help/ https://ecommercebadassery.com/email-marketing/ Courses & Membership https://ecommercebadassery.com/membership https://ecommercebadassery.com/programs _______ Let's Connect Website: http://ecommercebadassery.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/ecommercebadassery Membership: http://ecommercebadassery.com/membership _______ Rate, Review, & Subscribe Like what you heard? I’d be forever grateful if you’d rate, review and subscribe to the show! Not only does it help your fellow eCommerce entrepreneurs find the eCommerce Badassery podcast; but it’s also valuable feedback for me to continue bringing you the content you want to hear. Review Here: https://podcasts.ap

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Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about email & sms?
Leverage Klaviyo's new flow reentry settings for segmented flows like reward point notifications or re-engaging inactive subscribers to automate follow-ups and reduce manual customer service inquiries.
What does this episode say about customer retention?
Implement audience filters at the message level within Klaviyo's omnichannel campaigns to efficiently segment recipients for product launches and promotions, eliminating the need for separate exclusion segments.
What does this episode say about ai & automation?
Utilize Klaviyo's Instagram social auto-replies to streamline email list growth directly from DMs and comments, especially for early access or promotional campaigns, without users leaving the Instagram platform.
What does this episode say about shopify & ecommerce platforms?
For Shopify stores selling internationally, immediately activate Klaviyo's local market catalog syncing to ensure accurate language, currency, pricing, and region-specific product URLs in emails and Customer Hub, avoiding catalog management complexities.
What does this episode say about email & sms?
Explore Klaviyo's geofencing features if you have a brick-and-mortar store and a shopping app (e.g., Tapcart) to trigger location-based offers and follow-ups, but carefully assess the ROI of a shopping app if you don't already have one due to costs and effort involved.

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