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May 2002

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About Advertising

and Promotion

 

May 31, 2002

From DM News:

"Make It Easy for Customers to Opt Out"

Is it worth damaging a brand name on the chance that you might occasionally lure back a customer or convert a former browser into a buyer...

http://www.dmnews.com

 

May 30, 2002

From DM News:

"Managing Potential E-Mail Glitches"

Unlike postal direct marketing, where you are unlikely to learn the fate of mail pieces in detail, e-mail lets you learn more than you probably wanted to know about the unsuccessful aspects of delivery...

http://www.dmnews.com

 

May 29, 2002

From ABC News:

"Firms Use E-mail to Sell More Goods"

Send out e-mail newsletters only to customers who expressly agree to receive them...

http://abcnews.go.com

 

May 29, 2002

From Business 2.0:

"The Online Advertising Comeback"

The Internet is now properly being viewed as an interactive channel, not the savior of the world. It’s finding its place as an integrated part of the marketing whole...

http://www.business2.com

 

May 24, 2002

From clickZ.com:

"An Offer You Can’t Refuse"

Companies are spending so much money driving new traffic, with search engine marketing, email marketing, and other marketing techniques, while they haven’t even begun to focus on making sure that the people who desire to purchase from them can...

http://www.clickz.com

 

May 23, 2002

From clickZ.com:

"Marketers Feel Slammed by Spam"

Sending unsolicited email is bad business if your goal is to get your email opened and read...

http://www.clickz.com

 

May 21, 2002

From clickZ.com:

"Cross-Channel Branding"

Your brand should enjoy synergy across a range of passive and interactive media...

http://www.clickz.com

 

May 20, 2002

From the Association for Interactive Marketing:

"E-mail Address Appending Best Practices for Marketers"

Standards for permission, content, unsubscribe and opt-out processes...

http://www.interactivemarketing.org

 

May 17, 2002

From eMarketer:

"Consumers Want More from E-Mail Marketing"

52% of respondents will delete an e-mail from an unrecognized name without even opening it, whereas 3% will do the same from a permission e-mail marketing company...

http://www.emarketer.com

 

May 15, 2002

From DM News:

"Be Relevant, Predictable"

The most commonly cited complaints surrounding poorly executed e-mail marketing programs were suspicions that the company is sharing addresses, an inability to unsubscribe from the list, too frequent messages and nothing of value being sent...

http://www.dmnews.com

 

May 13, 2002

From eMarketer:

"Which Format Works for E-Mail Marketing?"

62% of respondents say they prefer text-based e-mail advertisments whereas just 35% say the same about HTML and 3% say they prefer rich media e-mail ads...

http://www.emarketer.com

 

May 1, 2002

From clickZ.com:

"E-Newsletter Launch:

A Handy Checklist"

Think about what you hope to achieve: more leads, increased sales, higher dollar value per sale, bigger customers...

http://www.clickz.com

About Customer

Service

 

May 30, 2002

From clickZ.com:

"Where Can You Find the Best Couscous?"

People have different expectations on what it means to buy, to sell, and to transact with you...

http://www.clickz.com

 

May 28, 2002

From clickZ.com:

"Linking to the Brand Or to Bewilderment"

When a plethora of choices dazzles an individual the result is more likely to be the confused person makes no choice at all...

http://www.clickz.com

 

May 16, 2002

From iMarketing News:

"Does Your Retail Site Implement All 10 Best Practices?"

Ensure that your site remains in the forefront of revenue generation while providing a positive client experience...

http://www.dmnews.com

 

May 8, 2002

From E-Commerce Times:

"The Customer Service Ticking Clock"

As Web shoppers become more comfortable making their purchases online and their visits to the Web become more frequent, they are coming to expect real-time or nearly real-time customer service...

http://www.ecommercetimes.com

 

May 6, 2002

From E-Commerce Times:

"Seven Things a Customer Service Rep Should Never Say"

The most serious problem with shopping online occurs when a Web store does not handle a complaint or question adequately...

http://www.ecommercetimes.com

 

May 2, 2002

From E-Commerce Times:

"Do Online Consumers Face Too Many Choices?"

Companies that present the most seamless experience and do it without stumbling, they’re the ones that are rising to the top...

http://www.ecommercetimes.com

 

May 1, 2002

From E-Commerce Times:

"The Double Standard of E-Commerce Service"

Online customer service actually may stack up favorably in comparison with some real-world scenarios...

http://www.ecommercetimes.com

About Webstore

Management

 

May 30, 2002

From E-Commerce News:

"Online Sales Keep On Growing"

U.S. retail e-commerce sales for the first quarter of this year were up 19 percent from the first quarter a year ago...

http://www.internetnews.com

 

May 30, 2002

From DM News:

"Maximize the Benefits of Pricing Flexibility"

The fundamental value of the Net lies not in lowering prices, but in optimizing them...

http://www.dmnews.com

 

May 29, 2002

From InternetNews:

"Manic Monday"

Monday morning traffic takes on a whole new meaning as that’s the day Web usage is heaviest...

http://www.internetnews.com

 

May 29, 2002

From The Globe and Mail:

"Corporate Dot-ca Domains in Vogue"

87 per cent of respondents chose a domain name that referred to their company’s name versus their products or services...

http://rtnews.globetechnology.com

 

May 17, 2002

From clickZ.com:

"Talk to Each Other Already!"

Consumers who bought across multiple channels spent 30 percent more than those who only bought on one channel. Failing to integrate brand experience can mean missed opportunities...

http://www.clickz.com

 

May 15, 2002

From E-Commerce Times:

"Retailers Had a Happy Mother’s Day"

There’s always a rise in shopping around a holiday. What the Web does best is cater to people shopping at the last minute...

http://www.ecommercetimes.com

 

May 14, 2002

From clickZ.com:

 "Seniority On The Web:  The Fastest Growing Online Population"

Gearing a campaign toward online seniors? Remember, it’s about the experience...

http://www.clickz.com

 

May 10, 2002

From E-Commerce Times:

"Is the Best Shopping Deal Really Online?"

Shoppers expect bargains online, but fast delivery and a wide selection are more important factors...

http://www.ecommercetimes.com

 

May 9, 2002

From clickZ.com:

"Measure and Analyze"

It is critical to set up your goals, objectives, and measurements of success prior to launch...

http://www.clickz.com

 

May 7, 2002

From CNET:

"Why Net Marketers Love Mom"

Moms - one of the fastest-growing segments of Internet users - and possibly the most extravagant when it comes to how much money they spend while online...

http://news.com.com

 

May 6, 2002

From Backbone Magazine:

"Back to the Future"

Use the Web to build another sales channel...

http://www.backbonemag.com

 

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