The current digital marketing environment is being steered, not by the brand, but by the hyper-consumer. In today’s fast-paced, ‘always-on’ world, companies must challenge their status quo to remain competitive. To keep up with on-the-go consumers, marketers need to utilize powerful technology and leverage the right data to compose brilliant, meaningful messages that compel customers to act fast. But as this study reveals, a surprising number of brands are failing to captivate audiences and adopt practices that are proven to beat the clutter of the inbox.