Ep 48: American Eagle vs. Everlane: Who Wins the Inbox? (Part 1)

In this episode, Jordan Gordon from Pilothouse breaks down how these two apparel giants approach email, onsite creative, and retention strategy. From American Eagle’s triple-tap sends and maximalist promos to Everlane’s minimalist subject lines and brand positioning, we explore what actually works and what’s just noise.

👉 Listen in to uncover:

• The ROI of splashy celebrity campaigns vs. subtle brand building
• How email frequency impacts inboxing and long-term loyalty
• Lessons smaller brands can steal from billion-dollar retailers
• It’s the World’s Best Email & Retention Podcast, and Part 1 of this matchup sets the stage for a heavyweight battle in the inbox.

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00:00 – Retention is the cheapest growth lever

02:00 – American Eagle vs. Everlane: framing the matchup

05:00 – Celebrity campaigns: hype, sales, and stock price

08:00 – Market cap & trading-range reality check

13:00 – Everlane’s DTC-first retention edge

16:00 – Subject line strategy: % off vs. $35 anchor

21:00 – Email frequency & inboxing risks

27:00 – Onsite teardown: homepage, pop-ups, and PDP misses

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