How Macadam writes email.
6 emails classified across 2 months, all sent through SendGrid. Tracked since May 2026. Every hook, framework, offer type and CTA — on the record.
Macadam is one of 467 brands tracked in the BadRep vault, classified under E-commerce & DTC + Gaming & Entertainment. We've indexed 6 emails from Macadam since May 2026, sent at a cadence of roughly 3/month through SendGrid. Their program leans on Promotional sends with Problem hooks; below is everything BadRep has noticed about how they actually write to their list.
● WHAT WE NOTICED
- Steady cadence at 3 emails/month over 2 tracked months.
- Promotional is the dominant program — 50% of all sends (3 of 6 emails).
- Hook of choice: "Problem" — opens 33% of sends.
- Subject lines average 27 characters, tight — most readers see the whole thing in any inbox.
- Latest send tracked: today — Macadam is currently active.
● THE PATTERNS
What Macadam does on repeat.
3
emails/mo
2 active months
0%
personalized
merge tags + dynamic content
17%
with emoji 📨
avg subject: 27 chars
0%
with animated GIFs
motion in the inbox
Most-used email types
- 01Promotional50%
- 02Survey / Feedback17%
- 03Upsell / Cross-sell17%
- 04Re-engagement17%
Most-used hook types
- 01Problem33%
- 02Direct Offer33%
- 03Question17%
- 04Bold Claim17%
● SEND CADENCE
The last 6 months of Macadam.
Latest send tracked: today. Peak month was Jun 26 with 3 emails.
● COMMONLY ASKED
Macadam email FAQ.
What email platform (ESP) does Macadam use?
Macadam sends through SendGrid, based on 6 emails analyzed by BadRep. ESP signals come from sending infrastructure (return path, DKIM, List-Unsubscribe headers) — not self-reported.
How often does Macadam send marketing emails?
Macadam sends roughly 3 marketing emails per month, averaged across 2 months of tracked activity. Peak send month was June 2026 with 3 emails.
What types of emails does Macadam send?
Macadam's most-used email programs are Promotional (50%), Survey / Feedback (17%), Upsell / Cross-sell (17%). The full classification covers 4 distinct email types across BadRep's taxonomy.
What hook types does Macadam use to open emails?
Top three hook types in Macadam's subject-line + opener combinations: Problem (33%), Direct Offer (33%), Question (17%). BadRep classifies every email's opening hook to make stylistic patterns searchable.
How long are Macadam's subject lines?
Average subject-line length for Macadam is 27 characters across 6 emails. 17% include at least one emoji.
What offers does Macadam run in email?
17% of Macadam's tracked emails carry a promotional offer. The most-used offer format is "Free Gift".
What category is Macadam in?
BadRep classifies Macadam under E-commerce & DTC and Gaming & Entertainment and Health & Fitness. Niche tagging reflects the audience signal in the emails themselves, not the brand's own positioning copy.
Where do these Macadam email examples come from?
Every email in this analysis was received, classified, and indexed by BadRep — a searchable email-intelligence vault. Subscribers can view full screenshots, raw HTML, and 20+ filter dimensions per email.
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