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Email List

Also known as:Subscriber ListMailing ListEmail Database

Definition

A database of email addresses collected from an audience who have opted in to receive communications from a creator. An email list is considered the most valuable owned media asset a creator can build, as it provides direct, algorithm-free access to their audience. Industry best practice recommends building an email list as a primary business priority alongside or ahead of social media growth.