OUTLOOK INTEGRATION
Outlook’s most advanced internal email integration
ContactMonkey turns basic Outlook emails into branded, trackable, and engaging internal messages that employees actually read.
Why Outlook alone isn’t enough for internal comms
Outlook was built for external correspondence, not employee engagement. When you rely on Outlook alone, you’re limited by:
Plain-text layouts that look unprofessional and break across devices.
No analytics to measure open rates, clicks, or engagement.
No surveys or feedback loops built into emails.
Manual formatting that eats up hours.
No personalization beyond “Hi [First Name]”.
Difficulty sending to the right audiences without segmentation for roles, departments, or locations.
A complete transformation: internal email for Outlook
With ContactMonkey’s integration, Outlook becomes a fully equipped internal communications email software.
Branded HTML templates for Outlook
Import polished, on-brand emails without coding.
Email analytics in Outlook
Prove ROI and continuously improve employee engagement.
In-inbox timezone sending
Deliver internal emails at the right time, every time.
HTML templates for Outlook
Access pre-built, responsive HTML templates.
Dynamic content inside Outlook
Add visual engagement that drives clicks.
Edit sent links
Protect your brand in every send.
Pre-built email template gallery directly in Outlook
Build faster with ready-to-use, on-brand templates.
Add surveys and feedback tools
Turn every email into a two-way conversation.
Lockable branding elements
Protect your brand in every send.
Custom branding
Keep every email consistently on-brand.
Mobile and desktop preview
Know your email looks great everywhere
Company event sections
Promote events and track RSVPs with ease.
Real-time collaboration
Co-edit emails without stepping on toes.
Send at scale
Reach your entire workforce in one send.
Ghostwriting and send as permissions
Create and send emails on behalf of leaders or teams.
Accessibility checker
Ensure every employee can read your emails.
AI workflow assistant
Move faster from draft to delivery, without burning out.
“Before Contact Monkey, we had nothing. We had no benchmark. We had no idea what messaging was getting to our employees, how they were best receiving it. We had very limited two-way feedback loops.”
Jerilyn Hall
Employee Communications Manager
40–50%
of deskless workforce now reached
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“[ContactMonkey] really does allow our teams to be creative, but also provides the analytics to make sure we’re doing the right things.”
Jeremy Roberts
Sr. Manager of Communications, Go-To-Market & Incentives
40%
read rate boost
15%
higher open rates
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“ContactMonkey’s Dynamic Content tool saves me hours. I no longer need to copy, paste, or duplicate emails. It saves time, brain space, and prevents duplication errors.”
Emily-Rose Carr
Internal Communications Specialist
~60%
open rates
~19%
click rates
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With dynamic content, I can build one email with multiple blocks, with each block tailored to a group. I’m not duplicating emails or copy/pasting. It saves time and reduces mistakes.
James Maiden
Sr. Manager of Communications, Go-To-Market & Incentives
5x
faster email creation
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“Data helps drive informed decision-making. With appropriate feedback, we’re now able to analyze and change our strategy.”
Lindsey Champagne
Director of Communications and PR
13%
average click rate
“Our team’s efficiency was slowed down by the lack of sophistication of our previous tool. And we knew employees weren’t getting the information—they were flagging it as phishing.”
Tamara Palmer
Employee Engagement & Internal Communications Lead
Frequently asked questions
With ContactMonkey’s Outlook integration, you can track open rates, click-throughs, read time, device usage, and even individual engagement (when enabled). All analytics are available directly from Outlook, so you always know which employee communications are landing and where to improve.
No. ContactMonkey works directly inside Outlook with our add-in for seamless, in-inbox creation and sending. You can also access ContactMonkey via our desktop or web app if you prefer a dedicated workspace. No matter which you choose, you’ll have the same powerful tools: drag-and-drop email builder, surveys, analytics, and personalization.
ContactMonkey eliminates manual formatting in Outlook with a drag-and-drop template builder. You can start from pre-built HTML templates, reuse saved content blocks, and add images or surveys without leaving Outlook. What used to take hours now takes minutes.
Yes. ContactMonkey provides real-time, presentation-ready analytics for every Outlook send. You can benchmark open rates, clicks, and read time over time, and share performance dashboards with leadership to demonstrate ROI on your internal communications.
Yes. ContactMonkey integrates directly with Outlook using your company’s existing email infrastructure and domain. That means messages are delivered securely, without routing through third-party servers. We meet enterprise IT requirements for data privacy and compliance, so your communications stay trusted and protected.
