Jax Connelly
Lead editor-Klaviyo
Jax Connelly
Jax Connelly (they/she), lead editor at Klaviyo, started their career doing SEO at a small digital ad agency and spent most of their twenties managing a financial magazine for a trade association based in Washington, DC. Most recently, she studied and taught writing at Columbia College Chicago during the peak years of the pandemic. Outside of their day job, Jax is an award-winning creative writer who has received honors including 4 Notables in the Best American Essays series, contest awards from publications like Nowhere Magazine and Prairie Schooner, and a residency from the Ragdale Foundation. Jax lives in Chicago a block away from Lake Michigan with her elderly Jack Russell Terrier, Cloo.
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In lavender and white font on a dark, galaxy-like background, image reads, "how 1.5K+ marketers are using AI at work." To the right of the text is an image of a report booklet titled, "The AI trends report for ecommerce marketers."
Jax Connelly
Apr 8, 2024
Why using AI in the workplace can be valuable

In a global survey of ecommerce marketers, respondents revealed they feel hesitant to admit when they’re using AI. Learn how AI can make you a more valuable employee.

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Jax Connelly
6min read
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Jax Connelly
Mar 18, 2024
Your free RFP Template: 122 questions to ask

Use Klaviyo’s free RFP template to discern what marketing automation tool is right for you during the vendor evaluation process.

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Jax Connelly
23min read
Jax Connelly
Mar 7, 2024
Marketing automation KPIs: how to measure your success

Learn 4 ways to test and optimize your marketing automation efforts.

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Jax Connelly
10min read
In white font on a salmon background, image reads, "activate both in-person & online customer data to grow omnichannel revenue." The Klaviyo flag stands out in the background behind the letters, and underneath them, the Klaviyo logo is positioned to the left of the Marine Layer logo.
Jax Connelly
Mar 4, 2024
Activate both in-person and online customer data to grow omnichannel revenue

A strong foundation of data feeds you a 360-degree, up-to-date view of your customers—and it’s the only way to deliver a consistent brand and customer experience.

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Jax Connelly
3min read
In white font on a salmon background, image reads, "consolidate your retention marketing efforts under one roof." The Klaviyo flag stands out in the background behind the letters, and underneath them, the Klaviyo logo is positioned left of the Made In logo.
Jax Connelly
Mar 4, 2024
Consolidate your retention marketing efforts under one roof

Learn how consolidating your retention marketing efforts in Klaviyo can help you dream up complex, varsity-level marketing initiatives.

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Jax Connelly
3min read
In white font on a black background, text on the left side of the image reads, "AI is only as good as the data it's built on." The Klaviyo flag is in salmon in the upper left corner. The ride side of the image shows a product illustration of what it looks like to use AI to evaluate business performance in the back end of Klaviyo, along with an example of an AI-powered report.
Jax Connelly
Feb 23, 2024
Why clean data is important to AI development

Learn why clean customer data is integral to the development of artificial intelligence and machine learning in martech platforms.

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Jax Connelly
9min read
In sage font on a lemon background, copy reads, "WHAT IS SMS MARKETING?" In smaller black letters beneath that, copy reads, "Your guide to the fastest-growing ecommerce marketing channel." In the upper right corner of the image is the Klaviyo flag in sage, and in the lower right corner is an example of an SMS sign-up form popping up on the screen of a mobile phone.
Jax Connelly
Feb 8, 2024
2024 beginner's guide to SMS marketing

SMS marketing is the practice of sending customers and prospects marketing messages, promotions, coupons announcements, and more via text message.

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Jax Connelly
15min read
On a background that fades from deep red at the bottom to brighter red at the top, image shows the outline of part of a circle with little bright red dots dancing along it on the right and, on the left in white font, reads, "Choose the best CDP for your business with 7 questions"
Jax Connelly
Dec 11, 2023
How to choose the best CDP for your business

Learn 7 key considerations to keep in mind when selecting the best CDP for your business.

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Jax Connelly
15min read
Image shows lemon font on a lavender background that fades into salmon in the lower right corner, where there's a lavender-colored Klaviyo flag. The text reads "Advanced marketing automation: personalization beyond the basics."
Jax Connelly
Oct 31, 2023
Beyond the basics: 7 advanced marketing automation examples

Learn about creative ways to maximize your marketing automation efforts—and keep customers feeling seen and satisfied over time.

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Jax Connelly
17min read