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EP 60: Gmail’s new rules: What every email marketer needs to know

Send It! · with null · December 16, 2025 · 41 min

Summary

Gmail's new email regulations are set to drastically change how e-commerce brands engage with customers. This episode breaks down the critical updates, including stricter sender authentication, easy unsubscribe requirements, and spam rate thresholds, providing a clear roadmap for brands to maintain high deliverability and customer retention.

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email & smscustomer retentionanalytics & attribution

Topics covered

gmail email regulationssender authenticationone-click unsubscribespam rate thresholdsemail deliverabilityemail list segmentationemail personalization

Episode description

Gmail just rolled out the biggest inbox overhaul in years and it’s about to change how every ecommerce brand sends email.In this episode, Jimmy Kim and Chase Dimond break down the new Gmail features that are shaking up deliverability, unsubscribe rates, and how messages show up in the Promotions tab.They cover everything from the new Manage Subscriptions view (which ranks senders by frequency and makes unsubscribing easier than ever) to Postmaster Tools v2 and Google’s new compliance enforcement rules for bulk senders.EP 60: Gmail’s new rules: What every email marketer needs to knowHere's what we're diving into:- The 3 Gmail updates every marketer needs to understand- How frequency and engagement now determine inbox visibility- What the new “Purchases” view means for transactional emails- How Gmail’s smarter Promotions tab changes your send strategy- The truth about Postmaster Tools v2 and new compliance rules- How to audit your setup before November 2025 enforcement kicks inRead more about the deliverability report: https://e.eemtrk.com/gmail-changes-senditThank you our friends at Omnisend, eCom Email Certified, and Kintsugi for sponsoring the podcast!Omnisend is an all in one eCommerce email and SMS marketing automation platform that enables marketers to engage customers and drive sales through personalized experiences. https://eemtrk.com/omnisend-senditeCom Email Certified is a hands-on, results-driven program with a step-by-step guide to mastering retention marketing and driving serious results. Access over 25 hours of learnings and become a certified email & SMS marketer. Use code: SENDIT! for $300 OFF https://eemtrk.com/eec-senditExplore Inboox.ai, the AI-powered database of 1M+ real ecommerce emails with full HTML, performance data, and trend i

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Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about email & sms?
Implement DMARC, SPF, and DKIM authentication protocols immediately to meet Gmail's sender requirements and avoid emails being marked as spam.
What does this episode say about customer retention?
Ensure a one-click unsubscribe option is prominently displayed in all marketing emails to comply with new regulations and improve user experience.
What does this episode say about analytics & attribution?
Actively monitor your spam rate, aiming to keep it below 0.1% to prevent deliverability issues, and identify disengaged subscribers for list cleaning.
What does this episode say about email & sms?
Segment your email lists and personalize content to increase engagement and reduce the likelihood of recipients marking your emails as spam.
What does this episode say about email & sms?
Regularly audit your email sending practices and infrastructure to adapt to evolving sender policies and maintain optimal inbox placement.

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