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A few years ago, when I was president of a state organization, I designed our first e-newsletter. A professional writer with a graduate degree in art, I was the logical choice for the job. Two questions were paramount in my mind: How will the content differ from our printed newsletter? What are the recurring columns?Have you ever heard people say that to you. Well this article gives you something to think about.You are the smallest company in the economy. So tell me what is your business?When we are still at school there are little worries. We learn and we observe others, but then, at one moment we are to choose. This can be versatile; there are so many jobs and careers to choose from that Talking with members helped me to answer these questions. Our printed newsletter would be external communication -- something we could give to prospective members and the press. Our e-newsletter would be internal communication for members. Since we are an affiliate organization I patterned our e-newsletter after the parent organization's e-newsletter. This was a mistake. From the get go our e-newsletter was too long. As the presidents changed the design of the e-newsletter gradually changed. The writing style kept changing because we had no editorial guidelines. We are in the process of revamping our e-newsletter and, as Communications Chair, I have been doing some research. 1. E-newsletters are the way to go. According to www.heartlandtechnologies.com, electronic newsletters are "here to stay." We may as well take advantage of this trend. 2. E-newsletters drive traffic to Web sites. This, again, from Heartland Technology solutions. E-newsletters are another element of the marketing mix, a way to stay in touch with members and clients. 3. E-newsletters are fast. Chad Barr, President of CB Software Systems Incorporated, describes the efficiency of e-newsletters as "speed to market." Once you have a new product or, in the case of an organization, hot news, "you are able to immediately announce it." 4. E-newsletters save money. Layout and paper costs are going up. You may have to pay someone to send your e-newsletter to a database, but it is still cheaper than printing newsletters. Plus, you can zap e-newsletters to prospective members and/or clients. 5. E-newsletters generate excitement. I thought this was an interesting point from www.marketbuilding.com. Part of this excitement comes from the immediacy of electronic newsletters and colored photos. How will our e-newslettter change? It will be shorter, for one thing. We will publicize our revamped newsletter in our printed newsletter, spotlighting the features of the new design. I think we will do a better job of creating columns that meet our members' needs. Develop Loyal Customers for a Lifetime - part 2 (11 - 20) ers and the press. Our e-newsletter would be internal communication for members. Since we are an affiliate organization I patterned our e-newsletter after the parent organization's e-newsletter. This was a mistake.Traditional marketing strategies encourage business owners to continually grow their businesses by adding new customers. In today's competitive world of business, it is more important than ever to aim for more transactions with existing customers by using the power of customer follow-up and attention to good service.These second ten tips will help you in turning your existing customer From the get go our e-newsletter was too long. As the presidents changed the design of the e-newsletter gradually changed. The writing style kept changing because we had no editorial guidelines. We are in the process of revamping our e-newsletter and, as Communications Chair, I have been doing some research. 1. E-newsletters are the way to go. According to www.heartlandtechnologies.com, electronic newsletters are "here to stay." We may as well take advantage of this trend. 2. E-newsletters drive traffic to Web sites. This, again, from Heartland Technology solutions. E-newsletters are another element of the marketing mix, a way to stay in touch with members and clients. 3. E-newsletters are fast. Chad Barr, President of CB Software Systems Incorporated, describes the efficiency of e-newsletters as "speed to market." Once you have a new product or, in the case of an organization, hot news, "you are able to immediately announce it." 4. E-newsletters save money. Layout and paper costs are going up. You may have to pay someone to send your e-newsletter to a database, but it is still cheaper than printing newsletters. Plus, you can zap e-newsletters to prospective members and/or clients. 5. E-newsletters generate excitement. I thought this was an interesting point from www.marketbuilding.com. Part of this excitement comes from the immediacy of electronic newsletters and colored photos. How will our e-newslettter change? It will be shorter, for one thing. We will publicize our revamped newsletter in our printed newsletter, spotlighting the features of the new design. I think we will do a better job of creating columns that meet our members' needs.< Taking Advantage of Trends: Grown-Up Tastes ations Chair, I have been doing some research.Trendwatchers calls it "Mass Class." Other sources refer to it as "high-touch." Whatever you call it, the trend toward mass availability of high-quality, sophisticated and status-rich products and services is upon us, and businesses who wish to survive in the coming years would be wise to heed it's call. The era of life lived on price-points is fading - people are no longer willing t 1. E-newsletters are the way to go. According to www.heartlandtechnologies.com, electronic newsletters are "here to stay." We may as well take advantage of this trend. 2. E-newsletters drive traffic to Web sites. This, again, from Heartland Technology solutions. E-newsletters are another element of the marketing mix, a way to stay in touch with members and clients. 3. E-newsletters are fast. Chad Barr, President of CB Software Systems Incorporated, describes the efficiency of e-newsletters as "speed to market." Once you have a new product or, in the case of an organization, hot news, "you are able to immediately announce it." 4. E-newsletters save money. Layout and paper costs are going up. You may have to pay someone to send your e-newsletter to a database, but it is still cheaper than printing newsletters. Plus, you can zap e-newsletters to prospective members and/or clients. 5. E-newsletters generate excitement. I thought this was an interesting point from www.marketbuilding.com. Part of this excitement comes from the immediacy of electronic newsletters and colored photos. How will our e-newslettter change? It will be shorter, for one thing. We will publicize our revamped newsletter in our printed newsletter, spotlighting the features of the new design. I think we will do a better job of creating columns that meet our members' needs.< Benefits of I.D. Badges of CB Software Systems Incorporated, describes the efficiency of e-newsletters as "speed to market." Once you have a new product or, in the case of an organization, hot news, "you are able to immediately announce it."Everyone knows that I.D. Badges are significant to the society. It is used to identify each person from his office, school, and country. But is this the only benefit the I.D. badges provide?In general, the I.D. badge serves as a function to identify the ID bearer as a person who is supposed to be in the building. The ID badge gives comfort to the people around him that he is significan 4. E-newsletters save money. Layout and paper costs are going up. You may have to pay someone to send your e-newsletter to a database, but it is still cheaper than printing newsletters. Plus, you can zap e-newsletters to prospective members and/or clients. 5. E-newsletters generate excitement. I thought this was an interesting point from www.marketbuilding.com. Part of this excitement comes from the immediacy of electronic newsletters and colored photos. How will our e-newslettter change? It will be shorter, for one thing. We will publicize our revamped newsletter in our printed newsletter, spotlighting the features of the new design. I think we will do a better job of creating columns that meet our members' needs.< How To Cruise Around The Five Pitfalls Of Using Private Label Articles Private label articles are the current fad in internet marketing. In a nutshell, private label rights articles, Private label articles are the current fad in internet marketing. In a nutshell, private label rights articles, known as PLR articles, are written and sold to marketers with the understanding that they can be used in any way the buyer wishes, including the ability of the buyer to cl 5. E-newsletters generate excitement. I thought this was an interesting point from www.marketbuilding.com. Part of this excitement comes from the immediacy of electronic newsletters and colored photos. How will our e-newslettter change? It will be shorter, for one thing. We will publicize our revamped newsletter in our printed newsletter, spotlighting the features of the new design. I think we will do a better job of creating columns that meet our members' needs. Though I am not certain, I think the columns will be Member News (personal stuff), Helpful Info (Web site links), News Flash (news that needs immediate action) and Real Deals (free lunches, bulk rate discounts, prizes). Members may suggest other columns as well. A photo is worth a thousand words and we will publish action photos to go with the recurring columns. Colored headings will flag the columns and, hopefully, keep people reading. All of these ideas must pass board review and, while I can't guarantee these changes, I think most people will agree with them. Just as people change with the times, e-newsletters must change with the times. We're ready! Copyright 2007 by Harriet Hodgson
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