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Most cart abandonment emails look the same: a weak “Don’t forget this” headline and maybe a discount slapped on top.

Experiment takes a different route.

Their abandoned cart email is bold, science-themed, and unapologetically on-brand. From cheeky CTAs (“Keep Experimenting”) to visuals that look straight out of a lab, it feels less like a generic nudge and more like an extension of the brand experience.

But does the creativity translate into conversions?

In today’s breakdown, we’ll unpack what Experiment nailed, what they could sharpen, and how you can give your own cart emails a dose of life.

Also inside:

✔️ Black Friday without Panic Thursday
✔️ Digital Shoplifting Stops Here
✔️ Industry Intel: TikTok trend recs, new IG "Shots," and more
✔️ Hiring Vault: 8 New retention marketing jobs

Let’s break it down 👇

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🧪 Cart Left in the Lab? Experiment’s Email Brings It Back to Life

When it comes to cart abandonment, most brands default to urgency or discount-heavy nudges. But Experiment takes a different approach, doubling down on brand identity. This email blends bold visuals, cheeky copy, and a dash of science to remind subscribers why they added to cart in the first place.

Let’s uncover what’s working, what could be improved, and how you can apply the same principles to your own email flows.

Header

What We Love:

• "Free Shipping on $40+" bar sets the tone with a conversion-driving perk right away.

• Headline “Your Skin Essentials Are On Hold” cleverly ties into the lab/science theme while addressing the cart.

• Subcopy outlines clear value: hydration, barrier support, glow.

• The “Keep Experimenting” CTA is on-brand and refreshingly different from generic CTAs like “Buy Now.”

• The hero image of products suspended in a jar with tweezers is visually stunning and brand-reinforcing, feels like you're peeking into a lab.

What We’d Do Differently:

• The jar image is striking but oversized, pushing key content (like the abandoned cart product) far down the scroll. Shrinking or repositioning could improve flow.

• A bit of urgency or reminder language in the subcopy could help nudge indecisive shoppers ("Still time to grab your skin saviors").

Body

What We Love:

• Cart summary section is clear: image, product name, quantity, and total price—reduces friction.

• Checkout CTA placed right beneath the product makes taking action easy.

• The bundles section adds a smart upsell opportunity, showcasing products in sets with savings clearly marked (e.g. “$58 Value”).Use of background shifts helps visually separate sections, making it easy to scan.

What We’d Do Differently:

• Consider adding social proof (like star ratings or a short review) to build trust and FOMO.

• The transition from cart item to bundles feels a little abrupt, could benefit from a bridge sentence like “Want more for less?” or “You might love these too.”
  

Footer

What We Love:

• Includes social + SMS channels (Text, Instagram, TikTok) to keep the conversation going.

• The color-coded product legend is fun, helpful, and reinforces brand memorability.

• Unsubscribe copy is human and lighthearted: “All good, but we’ll miss you ☹️”.

What We’d Do Differently:

• The motif graphic is large and takes up a lot of space, could be reduced or repurposed to support navigation.

• Could benefit from a secondary CTA or recommendation in the footer (e.g. “Need help choosing? Take our quiz”).

✅ What’s Working

• Brand-forward copy and visuals that reinforce identity and tone.

• Creative CTA language that avoids tired phrases.

• Strategic upsell with bundles that offer clear value.

• Clean structure: intro > abandoned item > upsell > footer.

❌ What Could Be Better

• Add more product context in the cart summary (e.g., a short benefit line).

• Create a smoother flow between the cart abandonment reminder and the bundle promotion.

• Consider labeling the jar photo with product names to reinforce value.

Final Thoughts: What Email Marketers Can Learn

Experiment’s cart abandonment email is anything but generic. With bold visuals, science-forward branding, and clever upsell opportunities, it turns a standard reminder into an engaging brand experience. But there’s room to push it further… with clearer benefits, social proof, and a more balanced layout to keep the focus on conversion. 

1. Use branded CTAs: Don’t default to “Buy Now.” Stay on-brand, like “Keep Experimenting.”

2. Reinforce why the product matters: Even a short benefit line next to each cart item can re-sell the value.

3. Upsell with intent: If you’re introducing bundles, tie them into the context of what’s in the cart (e.g., “Want to save on what’s already in your cart?”).

4. Make it fun to scroll: Bold visuals and a consistent theme can turn a simple cart nudge into a memorable experience.

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👀 Industry Intel

From private data shifts to personalized trend tools, here’s what’s new across the platforms this week... and what it means for ecommerce and content teams heading into Q4.

TikTok Adds Trend Recommendations to Creator Analytics

TikTok is rolling out new content insights in Creator Analytics, showing creators trending search topics, related videos, and audience demographics tied to their past posts. A persistent “Create” button also encourages faster publishing. The goal: help creators ride relevant trends without doing all the legwork themselves.

💡 Why it matters: TikTok continues evolving as a search-first, trend-driven discovery engine. These tools can help brands and creators move faster, especially ahead of big seasonal moments like BFCM, by supplying the inspiration and data to create what audiences are already looking for.

Instagram Expands “Shots” Feature to More Users

Instagram is pushing its BeReal-style feature “Shots” to more regions. The unfiltered image-sharing tool lets users send one-time-view photos to mutual followers. It's designed for more spontaneous, intimate moments and follows earlier IG experiments like “Candid” and “Notes.”

💡 Why it matters: While not a major launch, Shots signals Instagram’s continued bet on 1:1 sharing as a retention tactic. Also worth watching: TikTok is testing a similar tool called “PhotoSwap,” suggesting growing competition in the spontaneous sharing space.

Snapchat Study Reveals How Parents Use Social Media to Shop

Snapchat partnered with Havas to survey 7,500 parents on their social media habits. The study found 59% of parents use social platforms more after having kids, with Black Friday showing the highest seasonal spike in usage. Parents are also co-shopping with teens: 86% shop online with their kids, and 67% say they've purchased something a child saw on social media.

💡 Why it matters: Co-discovery is a powerful new path to purchase. Brands targeting families should tailor social strategies to school-year rhythms and prioritize after-school and weekend scroll windows.

Pinterest Says Curation Beats Choice Overload

Pinterest’s latest research explores how Gen Z and overwhelmed shoppers experience decision paralysis when faced with too many product options. Their answer: curated experiences. Pinterest's Taste Graph, an AI-powered system rooted in human behavior, drives personalized recommendations that help users feel more confident buying decisions.

💡 Why it matters: Pinterest’s curation-first approach is built to combat decision fatigue. For ecommerce brands, that means more value in thoughtfully merchandised catalogs and tailored creatives instead of massive product dumps.

LinkedIn to Use Public Posts for AI Training in Some Regions

LinkedIn will begin using public profile data and posts from members in the EU, EEA, Canada, Switzerland, and Hong Kong to train content-generating AI models starting November 3, 2025. Private messages are excluded. Users can opt out. The platform also updated its Terms and Privacy Policy to reflect broader data sharing practices with Microsoft.

💡 Why it matters: As tech giants consolidate AI training across platforms, privacy-conscious marketers and creators should stay alert, especially in regulated markets. Transparency around data usage will be a growing concern heading into 2026.

👨‍💻 The Hiring Vault

• Manager, Email and Mobile Marketing, California, United States: Caleres, Inc.

• Email Marketing Manager, Seattle, WA: Tommy Bahama

• Email and SMS Marketing Manager, United States: Velvet Caviar

• Email & SMS Marketing Manager, United States: Wild Alaskan Company

• Sr. Manager, Email & Promotions, New York, NY: Banana Republic

• Retention Marketing Manager - CRM, Somerville, MA: PUMA Group

• Manager, Email Operations and Analytics, Quincy, MA: J. Jill

• Email Marketing Manager (Hybrid), Charlotte, NC: Belk

That's a wrap for today!

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🤘 Jimmy Kim

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