Is email still the “killer app” for marketers?
Friday, May 23rd, 2008Considering using email to effectively communicate with current and potential customers, whilst growing a ‘community’ around your brand or services?
eNewsletters can be a cost effective way of communicating in today’s technologically driven world. However, to cut through the clutter of spam emails and phishing scams (attempting to acquire sensitive information from people such as credit card details, by posing as a trustworthy entity in an email or on a website), can present a challenge.
To ensure your eNewsletters do not end up as a permanent fixture in the ‘junk’ folder, there are a few simple steps you can follow:
Concise copy - research shows that 43-60% of click throughs in an eNewsletter occur before the reader reaches the point at which they must begin scrolling to view the content, known as ‘below the fold’. This means the more copy; the less it’s going to be read.
Catchy subject lines - readers need motivation to open the email - a subject heading that catches their eye and makes it stand out from the other 50 odd emails in their inbox.
Eye-catching design - whilst this is not essential, a well-designed eNewsletter can help to attract readers and communicate a consistent image for your company.
Now to pay some bills:
Connecting Images specialises in creating and delivering effective eNewsletter communications. To find out more on how we can help your business, call Merilyn on (03) 9819 2566.

