Big News! VerticalResponse Acquires Roost™ Social Media Marketing Platform
I’m super excited to let you in on some great news; VerticalResponse is adding a leading social media marketing platform to our list of powerful tools enabling you to engage with customers instantly; Roost by...
Holidays You Don’t Want to Forget to Remember
How sharp would you say your memory is? I’d compare mine to that of a spoon. I never remember birthdays (sorry Dad), my grocery store list (I write it out, but forget to bring it with me), and I constantly...
Promos So Fine, They Blow Our Minds
“Oh promos, you’re so fine, you’re so fine, you blow our minds! Hey promos!” – Like a catchy tune, a good promotion has the opportunity to successfully stick in the eyes, ears and mind of an eager...
iMedia Connection: How to Win Back Old Customers via Email
Here at VerticalResponse, we've seen businesses who have "won back" as much as 2 percent of their customers with the right segmentation, messaging and offer. I've rounded up five easy tips that you can use right...
Finish Off Your Year With a Bang: How to Throw an Epic Office Holiday Party
Here at VerticalResponse, we know how to throw a good party. I recently wrote all about our secrets to a successful soiree for the Huffington Post.
How Williams-Sonoma Rolls out the Welcome Mat with Email & Direct Mail
While preparing for a recent move, I contacted the US Postal Service to change my address. While doing this, I was given the option to update my mailing address on a few catalogs and magazines I receive. It’s...
CAN-SPAM, Canadian-style!
Last October, the Fighting Internet and Wireless Spam Bill (aka Bill C-28), the Canadian equivalent of the US CAN-SPAM act of 2003, came under fire as it faced strong lobbying from local businesses, who are looking...
The Best & Worst of Black Friday & Cyber Monday Emails
Everyone loves the long Thanksgiving holiday for different reasons. As a lifecycle marketer, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are like the Super Bowl for me. According to our friends over at the Retail Email Blog,...
Put the Green in Any Holiday
I recently received an email from a local florist here in the Bay Area and I thought I’d share this quick post. Since I’ve purchased from them before, I wasn’t surprised to hear from them. Dear...