3 new email metrics that you need in 2026 | MarTech
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3 new email metrics that you need in 2026 | MarTech
"The disaffection index measures signals indicating audience loss of interest, combining unsubscribes, complaints, and bounces into a single metric. This metric answers how quickly marketers are burning through their audience."
"Reply rate is emerging as a key engagement signal, as it requires intent. Even a 1% reply rate indicates meaningful audience investment, showing that subscribers care enough to respond."
Email performance measurement is evolving beyond traditional metrics like opens and clicks due to privacy changes and mailbox provider evaluations. Marketers are encouraged to adopt new metrics that reflect subscriber relationships. The disaffection index combines unsubscribes, complaints, and bounces to indicate audience disengagement. Additionally, reply rate is emerging as a key engagement metric, as it signifies intentional interaction and trust. These shifts emphasize the importance of minimizing negative signals and fostering genuine engagement for sustained email performance.
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