The Mindful Marketing Podcast (Formerly Known As The Savvy Social Podcast)
The Mindful Marketing Podcast (Formerly Known As The Savvy Social Podcast)

What's Working for Email List Growth in 2026 with Jennie Wright

03 March 2026 27:48 Andréa Jones

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About this episode

Email marketing is still one of my favorite ways to market my business, but your list only works if the right people are on it.

In this episode, I'm joined by Jennie Wright to talk about what's actually working for email list growth and lead generation as we head into 2026. We cover everything from AI and smarter lead magnet strategy to segmentation, self-selection, and why most people are missing the real opportunity in their follow-up sequences.

If you've been wondering whether your lead magnet is pulling its weight, this conversation will help you rethink your approach.

In this episode of the podcast, we talk about:

  • How AI is changing lead generation
  • What actually makes a strong lead magnet
  • Free versus paid lead magnets
  • The power of self-selection and segmentation
  • How to connect your lead magnet to your core offer
  • Why metrics matter more than intuition

…And More!

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About the Guest:

Jennie Wright is an expert in email list growth and lead generation with over a decade of experience helping business owners achieve their marketing goals. She is the creator of The List Injection Method™, a system that uses inbound attraction and permission marketing to help clients and audiences generate leads.

With a track record of building over 400+ list builds, Jennie has a deep understanding of the essential steps to creating events that not only attract ready buyers, but also build trust and engagement with audiences.

Jennie's mission is to empower business owners with intelligent and authentic marketing, lead generation, and business growth strategies that drive bottom-line results. She is a sought-after speaker, consultant and fractional CMO who inspires audiences and clients with her expertise, passion, and practical advice.

Website: http://jenniewright.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniewrightjlw/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennielwright/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennie.wright.50

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