ThePower!of E-Mail Marketing!Presenter: Randy Aimone
IntroductionsInigo MontoyaIn one (1) Breathor less:Your NameYour BusinessWhat you do for a living1 thing that you want out of this seminar
About the PresenterSimple,Effective,AffordableSmall Business MarketingRandy Aimone, MBA“Business Pediatrician”845 597 7039
Today’s Agenda    1) Who you can effectively reach via E-mail2) Why and how you should develop an E-mail marketing mailing list.3) How NOT to use E-mail marketing 4) E-Mail Programs that will help you to maintain an E-mail list, keep your sanity, and stay out of jail . 5) How to create great E-mail content so your list that actually reads your E-mails    6) Your Questions & Concerns not covered
Small Business Marketing, In 2 Minutes
The Marketing Hourglass© Duct Tape Marketing – all rights reserved
The Marketing Hourglass© Duct Tape Marketing – all rights reserved
Permission vs. Interruption
Permission vs. Interruption Permission-Customers seek you.  The Art & Science of communicating with your customers at the:			Right place, Right time		Right message
Permission vs. Interruption Interruption- Mass Media- Newspaper, Radio, TV, Magazines.  Content & messages you Are NOT looking for.
Who can you reach via E-mail?
Who can you reach via E-mail?Nearly everyone with a wallet
What is the US population % that checks E-mail at least weekly?
What is the US population % that checks E-mail at least weekly?2009 Estimates: 73-85%
What is the US population % that checks E-mail at least weekly?
So who does NOT use E-mail?The Very OldThe Very PoorThose in much troubleThe Very Young
Who Does use E-mail?Your Customers!!!
Why and how to develop a E-mail marketing newsletter listWhy? So you have people to E-mailTo Get Customers who Know you to Like, Trust, Try, Buy, Repeat and refer you.
Question:Can’t I buy lists like I can with regular mail ?
Question:Can’t I buy lists like I can with regular mail ?YES!BUT….
Question:Can’t I buy lists like I can with regular mail ?BUT….Dangerous, Expensive, Inaccurate & Danger of Anti-Spam Laws.
Who to Develop an E-mail Newsletter List For?Current ClientsPast ClientsChamber & Networking ContactsStrategic PartnersProspectsShould it include Everyone?
HOW to develop an E-Mail marketing listNetworking- BUT ASK PERMISSION!Give value on your website in exchange You will get many “Spam Oven” E-mail addresses
 Make Sure you give Value
 Ask your customers & ProspectsDo Promise (and keep it!) not to sell, give away        or abuse your E-Mail Addresses
HOW to develop an E-Mail marketing listYou are ALWAYS clear if you send an opt-in message to someone as your first E-mail
Anatomy of E-Mail
Anatomy of E-Mail
Anatomy of E-Mail
Anatomy of E-Mail
Anatomy of E-Mail
Anatomy of E-Mail
Anatomy of E-Mail
Anatomy of E-Mail
How to Use E-Mail Marketing to confuse, Alienate and loose customers
Using E-mail to confuse, Alienate and loose customersCopy & paste industry jargonFor purposes of determining the amount of FET due under Rev. Rul. 2008-15 with respect to premiums paid during the quarterly tax period October 1, 2008, through December 31, 2008, a Taxpayer may use the safe harbor formula, described in Example 5, to compute the FET due on the Form 720 return.  A Taxpayer is not limited to the safe harbor formula; however, the safe harbor formula is a method the IRS has determined to be an acceptable method for calculating FET on transactions covered under Rev. Rul. 2008-15.
Using E-mail to confuse, Alienate and loose customers   Send your entire E-mail as a Picture“ Attachments, pictures and links in this image have been blocked for your safety”
Using E-mail to confuse, Alienate and loose customersDon’t separate your customers from prospectsFrom: A company I’ve never heard of before…Subject: Just updating everyone on shipping.Yes, we are shipping. That means those who placed pre-orders in May will be seeing shipping notices within the next day or so. We hope to have all orders out by this weekend. We are spending quite a bit if time answering emails to the same question so we thought it best to let you all know what's happening with one email blast.
Using E-mail to confuse, Alienate and loose customers  Lead with irrelevant information (to your audience)
Using E-mail to confuse, Alienate and loose customers  Trip Spam filters (such as mentioning Viagra or FREE in the title)   Make me scroll for the main idea
 Txt Abvs
  ALL CAPSSend too many E-mails…
Why               is a better lunch meat than Marketing tactic
Why               is a better lunch meat than Marketing tacticThe Can-Spam Act of 2003“Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography And Marketing”
Why               is a better lunch meat than Marketing tacticYour Spam is Canned if:Unsubscribe complianceA visible and operable unsubscribe mechanism is present in all emails.Consumer opt-out requests are honored within 10 days.Suppression lists are can only be used for compliance purposes.Content complianceAccurate from lines (including "friendly froms")Relevant subject linesA legitimate physical address of the publisher and/or advertiser is present.A label is present if the content is adult.Sending behavior complianceA message cannot be sent to a harvested email addressA message cannot contain a false header
Why              is a better lunch meat than Marketing tacticFines of up to $1,000,000 for an individualFines of up to $10,000,000 for a corporation
Why              is a better lunch meat than Marketing tacticMore Practical:  If your customers feel you are Spamming them, you loose one of the most effective marketing tools currently available
Question:How Often Should I Send out E-mails?That depends-  How often do your best customers purchase from you?   Up to twice as often as the purchase cycle is “appropriate”	At least 6 a year is a minimum.     More often if you make it funny or highly informative (ideally both)
Should I use an E-mail program?
Why use an E-mail program?Negatives:ExpensiveA new program to learnI can E-mail from G-mail/AOL/Hotmail/Outlook/Yahoo/RoadRunner/…
Why use an E-mail program?PositivesCan send mass E-mails easilyWon’t close your E-mail account when you get rejected E-mailsWhitelists you so Gmail, AOL, Yahoo, etc. let your mail throughGives you stats, figures and good dataEliminates risk of $1,000,000 - $10,000,000 fine.
Recommended E-Mail ProgramsConstant ContactSwiftpage
Recommended E-Mail Programs“Introductory”“Advanced”& Drip Marketing
Writing E-Mail Messages
Content is King1/3 of a second to get a client’s attentionSubject line is VERY ImportantEntice your prospect to open your E-mailDO NOT BE SALESY
BAD Subject LinesLast Minute Gift - We Have The Answer Valentines - Shop Early & Save 10% Give a Gift Certificate this Holiday Valentine's Day Salon and Spa Specials! Gift Certificates - Easy & Elegant Giving - Let Them Choose Need More Advertising Value From Your Marketing Partner? [COMPANYNAME] Pioneers in Banana Technology Renewal Now Offering Banana Services! It's still summer in Tahoe! [COMPANYNAME] Holiday Sales Event The Future of International Trade [COMPANYNAME] for your next dream home. You Asked For More... LESS than a 15% response!!

The power of e mail marketing

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    IntroductionsInigo MontoyaIn one(1) Breathor less:Your NameYour BusinessWhat you do for a living1 thing that you want out of this seminar
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    About the PresenterSimple,Effective,AffordableSmallBusiness MarketingRandy Aimone, MBA“Business Pediatrician”845 597 7039
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    Today’s Agenda 1) Who you can effectively reach via E-mail2) Why and how you should develop an E-mail marketing mailing list.3) How NOT to use E-mail marketing 4) E-Mail Programs that will help you to maintain an E-mail list, keep your sanity, and stay out of jail . 5) How to create great E-mail content so your list that actually reads your E-mails 6) Your Questions & Concerns not covered
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    The Marketing Hourglass©Duct Tape Marketing – all rights reserved
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    The Marketing Hourglass©Duct Tape Marketing – all rights reserved
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    Permission vs. InterruptionPermission-Customers seek you. The Art & Science of communicating with your customers at the: Right place, Right time Right message
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    Permission vs. InterruptionInterruption- Mass Media- Newspaper, Radio, TV, Magazines. Content & messages you Are NOT looking for.
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    Who can youreach via E-mail?
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    Who can youreach via E-mail?Nearly everyone with a wallet
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    What is theUS population % that checks E-mail at least weekly?
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    What is theUS population % that checks E-mail at least weekly?2009 Estimates: 73-85%
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    What is theUS population % that checks E-mail at least weekly?
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    So who doesNOT use E-mail?The Very OldThe Very PoorThose in much troubleThe Very Young
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    Who Does useE-mail?Your Customers!!!
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    Why and howto develop a E-mail marketing newsletter listWhy? So you have people to E-mailTo Get Customers who Know you to Like, Trust, Try, Buy, Repeat and refer you.
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    Question:Can’t I buylists like I can with regular mail ?
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    Question:Can’t I buylists like I can with regular mail ?YES!BUT….
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    Question:Can’t I buylists like I can with regular mail ?BUT….Dangerous, Expensive, Inaccurate & Danger of Anti-Spam Laws.
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    Who to Developan E-mail Newsletter List For?Current ClientsPast ClientsChamber & Networking ContactsStrategic PartnersProspectsShould it include Everyone?
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    HOW to developan E-Mail marketing listNetworking- BUT ASK PERMISSION!Give value on your website in exchange You will get many “Spam Oven” E-mail addresses
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    Make Sureyou give Value
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    Ask yourcustomers & ProspectsDo Promise (and keep it!) not to sell, give away or abuse your E-Mail Addresses
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    HOW to developan E-Mail marketing listYou are ALWAYS clear if you send an opt-in message to someone as your first E-mail
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    How to UseE-Mail Marketing to confuse, Alienate and loose customers
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    Using E-mail toconfuse, Alienate and loose customersCopy & paste industry jargonFor purposes of determining the amount of FET due under Rev. Rul. 2008-15 with respect to premiums paid during the quarterly tax period October 1, 2008, through December 31, 2008, a Taxpayer may use the safe harbor formula, described in Example 5, to compute the FET due on the Form 720 return.  A Taxpayer is not limited to the safe harbor formula; however, the safe harbor formula is a method the IRS has determined to be an acceptable method for calculating FET on transactions covered under Rev. Rul. 2008-15.
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    Using E-mail toconfuse, Alienate and loose customers Send your entire E-mail as a Picture“ Attachments, pictures and links in this image have been blocked for your safety”
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    Using E-mail toconfuse, Alienate and loose customersDon’t separate your customers from prospectsFrom: A company I’ve never heard of before…Subject: Just updating everyone on shipping.Yes, we are shipping. That means those who placed pre-orders in May will be seeing shipping notices within the next day or so. We hope to have all orders out by this weekend. We are spending quite a bit if time answering emails to the same question so we thought it best to let you all know what's happening with one email blast.
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    Using E-mail toconfuse, Alienate and loose customers Lead with irrelevant information (to your audience)
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    Using E-mail toconfuse, Alienate and loose customers Trip Spam filters (such as mentioning Viagra or FREE in the title) Make me scroll for the main idea
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    ALLCAPSSend too many E-mails…
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    Why is a better lunch meat than Marketing tactic
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    Why is a better lunch meat than Marketing tacticThe Can-Spam Act of 2003“Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography And Marketing”
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    Why is a better lunch meat than Marketing tacticYour Spam is Canned if:Unsubscribe complianceA visible and operable unsubscribe mechanism is present in all emails.Consumer opt-out requests are honored within 10 days.Suppression lists are can only be used for compliance purposes.Content complianceAccurate from lines (including "friendly froms")Relevant subject linesA legitimate physical address of the publisher and/or advertiser is present.A label is present if the content is adult.Sending behavior complianceA message cannot be sent to a harvested email addressA message cannot contain a false header
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    Why is a better lunch meat than Marketing tacticFines of up to $1,000,000 for an individualFines of up to $10,000,000 for a corporation
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    Why is a better lunch meat than Marketing tacticMore Practical: If your customers feel you are Spamming them, you loose one of the most effective marketing tools currently available
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    Question:How Often ShouldI Send out E-mails?That depends- How often do your best customers purchase from you? Up to twice as often as the purchase cycle is “appropriate” At least 6 a year is a minimum. More often if you make it funny or highly informative (ideally both)
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    Should I usean E-mail program?
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    Why use anE-mail program?Negatives:ExpensiveA new program to learnI can E-mail from G-mail/AOL/Hotmail/Outlook/Yahoo/RoadRunner/…
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    Why use anE-mail program?PositivesCan send mass E-mails easilyWon’t close your E-mail account when you get rejected E-mailsWhitelists you so Gmail, AOL, Yahoo, etc. let your mail throughGives you stats, figures and good dataEliminates risk of $1,000,000 - $10,000,000 fine.
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    Content is King1/3of a second to get a client’s attentionSubject line is VERY ImportantEntice your prospect to open your E-mailDO NOT BE SALESY
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    BAD Subject LinesLastMinute Gift - We Have The Answer Valentines - Shop Early & Save 10% Give a Gift Certificate this Holiday Valentine's Day Salon and Spa Specials! Gift Certificates - Easy & Elegant Giving - Let Them Choose Need More Advertising Value From Your Marketing Partner? [COMPANYNAME] Pioneers in Banana Technology Renewal Now Offering Banana Services! It's still summer in Tahoe! [COMPANYNAME] Holiday Sales Event The Future of International Trade [COMPANYNAME] for your next dream home. You Asked For More... LESS than a 15% response!!
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    Great E-Mail SubjectLines[COMPANYNAME] Newsletter - February 2006 [COMPANYNAME] and [COMPANYNAME] Invites You! Happy Holidays from [COMPANYNAME] Invitation from [COMPANYNAME] [COMPANYNAME] Jan/Feb 2006 Newsletter Upcoming Events at [COMPANYNAME][COMPANYNAME] Coffee Exchange - Post-Katrina Update We're Throwing a Party October 2005 Newsletter [COMPANYNAME] Racing Newsletter Up to an 87% Response!
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    The Lesson?BE AuthenticSaywhat is in the E-mail and it stands a better chance of being read!Unopened E-Mails are Expensive Run split A/B Tests until you know what YOUR clients want from you
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    Creating Great ContentEducateyour audience on why YOU are their personal expertJargon Free Interesting bits on Top
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    NOSales pitches
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    ActionSteps on the SideNext StepsContact SCORE for assistance with your Marketing & Business PlanFree 1 Hour E-mail Strategy ConsultationWrite “Yes” on the back of your card or Evaluation