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Old 15th January 2009, 08:43 AM   #1
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Default Branding Your Emails For Marketing Growth

Hi Everyone,

I've just written a blog post on the things to consider and look out for when sending out email marketing campaigns.

While it only touches on the basics, but hopefully many of you will find it of interest.

You can read more at: Branding your Email for Marketing Growth

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Old 16th January 2009, 02:20 PM   #2
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I read it..good article...but it should hopefully be common sense to anyone who has an email list. Another good point that might be added...is to study those who email market to you...see what they are doing that makes you read them...or pitch them. When approached right...email marketing is a gold mine.

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Old 16th January 2009, 03:44 PM   #3
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Very true.

I wanted to keep it simple with this post because so many people miss the point.

You'd be surprised how many people see an email newletter as simply a catalogue with nothing but product marketing.

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Old 18th January 2009, 11:44 PM   #4
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nice article! Every email campaign should offer some kind of branded value.

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Old 8th February 2009, 10:21 PM   #5
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Thank you for this link. After reading the article i understand much more about this theme and see some mistakes we did in the past.
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Good article! Many people make the mistake of sending only sales pitches to their list instead of valuable information.

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there should be something of value in every email sent to your list.

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Old 25th February 2009, 06:26 AM   #8
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Your blog post has very nice reading. Email marketing campaigns can be successful only with the targeted and updated contact data of audience. Don't take shortcuts -- collect your e-mail list the honest way. Use some online business directory or yellow pages to get updated contact info.

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Hi Crimson,

Thanks for the link.. And I like the way you have explained...
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Quality Content = Quality Customers
great words. . . If done in a right way email marketing is one of the best way of advertising. Email marketing is considered as being cost effective in comparison to other advertising and marketing techniques.

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One of the biggest advantages of lead marketing is that it is completely cost effective. The price that is charged depends largely on the difficulty or not of generating the lead. Leads that are obtained quickly and easily will cost you a small amount of money. The agencies may also charge you maintenance fees as well as set up fees.

This type of marketing is for anyone who wishes to grow their business quickly and therefore make more profits. When you wish to follow this type of marketing, think of it as you would any other marketing venture. Set aside an adequate amount of funds to cater for all the expenses that you may incur. However, the agency might generate the leads for you but they will not be there to make the sale for you once you come in contact with the client. Therefore, you have to sharpen your sales and marketing skills so that you are able to make that all important sale when push comes to shove.

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