I asked my Twitter followers to finish the sentence "Email marketing works because…" today. Here are some of the responses I got:
- @marcmunier: Email marketing works because people spend more time at their inbox than any other online activity
- @adrianragucos: email marketing works because, honestly, who does not use email these days?
- @MarkatEMR: Email marketing works because emails deliver value to gain attention at the heart of the online world: the inbox
- @spamtacularcom: Email marketing works because of trust between the sender and the recipient.
- @siherron: Email marketing works because it's malleable, measurable and cost effective
- @DanniEmery: Email marketing works because it enables you to send targeted messages and see instant measurable results
- @newzapp: Email marketing works because it's affordable, flexible, can be targeted and tracked
- @djwaldow: "Email Mktg works b/c it has a proven, measurable, ROI; easy to test; "Long" track record; digital glue of SM
- @stefaneyram: Email works because it is measurable and can be easily tested and optimized.
- @jewelss: bc it's cost-effective & allows u to form a personal relationship w/ a consumer by way of their inbox! š
- @RupertHarrison: Email marketing works because… it allows you to send your customers what they want, when they want it
- @mbagrrl: Email marketing works because…" you are reaching customers who have opted in and you know are interested in your comm
- @adRom: email marketing works, because you know the recipients.
- @Newsmarketing: Email marketing works because there is still a lot to discover with this channel…
- @resultsrev: Email marketing works because mainstream tech adopters are still leaning heavily on their Inbox
- @resultsrev: Email marketing works because there is no gatekeeper. Viral potential.
- @Newsmarketing: Email marketing works because it is (still) communication media Nr 1 in the world
- @PhilMonk09: "Email marketing works because it's extremely cost effective"
- @KNLorenz: Email Mkting works b/c it's a 1-to-1 comm. (ideally) & email ties most online activities together-purchases thru personal
- @DocS: Email marketing works because I know my followers better and I can select, target, test and measure
- @eWayDirect: when it's the right message delivered to the right person at the right time in the right way
- @LorenMcDonald: Email marketing works because when done correctly no marketing comms channel resonates more w/ subscribers & delivers higher ROI
- @thecmunzproject: Email marketing works because it opens up a conversation that otherwise you could not have with your members.
- @messagingtimes: Email marketing works because it facilitates direct, relevant and measurable conversations with people.
- @djwaldow: Email Marketing works b/c unlike other social media tools, nearly everyone uses (& regularly checks) email. Even my dad.
- @DaveMcCue: Email marketing works because doing it right places a premium on audience satisfaction.
- @tomwyns: because it is a cost effective tool to spread your message instantly and directly towards your readers
- @resultsrev: Email marketing works because I test & measure subject lines & content that can then translate to other media
- @tabsharani: Email Marketing works b/c it has a a proven track record & has become a "natural" way of conducting business.
- @simmsjenkins: Email Marketing works b/c your customers & prospects asked for it
- @jordancohenpr: Email marketing works b/c you learn something new about your brand and customers with every mssg you send
- @spinnakerpro: email marketing works because email, as the most widely used web application, builds lasting relationships
- @LukeAnker: Email marketing works because it shows you care for your prospects and customers and they appreciate this
- @flatironsi: Email marketing works because email is the backbone of permission-based, digital communication channels.
and my personal favorites:
- @adrianjock: Email marketing works. U'll know that it stopped working when the spam disappears LOL
- @emailtransmit: Email Marketing works b/c you can prove that it does.
Feel free to re-tweet these responses š I'll update this post with new responses as they come in…
not only does email marketing work, you just showed how Twitter works as well.
great idea for a post.
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Very true indeed!
Nice list Tamara!
thanks John!
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Wow, I totally agree!
http://brookesmarketingsecrets.blogspot.com/2009/09/4-components-of-getting-your-emails.htmltally agree!
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Great experiment, even better list. Thanks for doing this…including us…and sharing.
LOVE it.
DJ Waldow
Director of Community, Blue Sky Factory
@djwaldow
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Email marketing works because the average person checks their emails over 10 times a day. This is the perfect channel to target people whilst they are in the office.
Email Marketing is a cheap form of advertising and you can personalize it so it leaves a bigger impression.