Hoka's 80.48% Email Growth & Testimonial's Social Proof Magic
Hoka's 80.48% Email Growth & Testimonial's Social Proof Magic - Your 3-Minute DTC Coffee is Served!
Good morning,
Welcome back to your weekly shot of 3-Minute DTC Coffee! I hope you enjoyed last week's brew of insights.
Did you hear the buzz? An overwhelming 94% of retail executives plan to invest in e-commerce, signaling a major shift in the retail landscape.
It's like Black Friday for e-commerce platforms. But where exactly are they placing their bets?
Stick with me, and in today's newsletter, we'll dive deeper into this and we’ll explore:
Hoka: Discover how Hoka's emails are driving growth 80.48% above industry norms
Testimonial: Your secret weapon for harnessing social proof
Ecommerce trends: Retail executives' e-commerce investments, Olympic ad sell-outs, and luxury market challenges reshaping the industry
🔍 This Week's DTC Teardown: Hoka's Email Marketing Marathon
Alright, let's talk about Hoka. Born in 2009 as a quirky trail running brand, scooped up by Deckers in 2012 for $1.1M, and now? They're crushing it with $1B in sales. From bold, chunky designs for trail runners to winning over medical professionals, Hoka's growth is like their shoes - maximalist.

The real game-changer? Their email game is on fire.
We've put together a research study that breaks down Hoka's email marketing magic, and trust me, you're gonna want to see this.
Here's a little taste of what you'll find:
1. A growth score that's outpacing the fashion industry by 80.48%
2. An email marketing score that's leaving competitors in the dust at 86.66%
3. The secret sauce behind their email frequency (spoiler: it's more than you think)
4. A deep dive into their content strategy
5. The clever way they're using emails to drive in-store traffic
But that's just the warm-up. Click the link below to access the full case study and discover how Hoka is redefining the email marketing game in the fashion industry.
Hoka Email Marketing Case Study
🛠️ Tool Spotlight: Testimonial.io
Collecting testimonials is hard, we get it! That's where Testimonial.to comes in. This revolutionary platform is changing the game for businesses looking to harness the power of social proof.
In just minutes, you can start collecting both text and video testimonials from your customers - no developer needed, no website hosting required.

Let's dive into why Testimonial might be your next marketing secret weapon:
1. Effortless Testimonial Collection: Forget the hassle of manually chasing customers for reviews. Testimonial automates the process, making gathering praise as easy as clicking a button.
2. Centralized Management: Imagine having all your glowing reviews in one place. It's like a highlight reel of your brand's greatest hits, always at your fingertips.
3. Customizable Display: Showcase those testimonials in a way that aligns perfectly with your brand. With custom widgets and templates, you can present your social proof exactly how you want it.
4. Automated Workflows: Set it and forget it. Testimonial's automated workflows do the heavy lifting, ensuring a steady stream of fresh testimonials without constant manual effort.
Testimonial.to goes beyond mere review collection. It's a comprehensive system for building a community of brand advocates, potentially boosting conversions and sales through authentic social proof.
📰 E-commerce Pulse: Top 5 Headlines
Survey: 94% of Retail Executives Plan to Invest in E-Commerce An overwhelming majority of retail leaders are set to boost their e-commerce investments, signaling strong growth prospects.
Paris Olympics Ads Sold Out on NBCUniversal NBCUniversal has sold out all ad slots for the Paris Olympics, highlighting the high demand and marketing potential of the event.
Retailers Rethink Costly Last-Mile Delivery Strategies Retailers are shifting their approach to last-mile delivery, seeking cost-effective solutions to meet consumer demand.
How Shein and Temu Snuck Up on Amazon Shein and Temu have rapidly gained ground on Amazon with unique strategies, shaking up the e-commerce landscape.
LVMH Sales Growth Slows Amid China's Economic Slump Luxury giant LVMH experiences a slowdown in sales growth as economic challenges in China impact luxury spending.
That's it, folks! That's your 3-minute DTC Coffee for the week! I’d love to hear your thoughts—what did you like, and is there a specific area or brand you’d like me to dive deep into? Also you have any queries or suggestions for what we should discuss next? Let us know! We’ll include a shout out to you in our upcoming edition.
Here's to your success,
Sid
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