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43 of 43 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This is the definitive book on e-mail marketing
***** FIVE STARS***** Excellent..... If you are an executive looking for information on how email marketing will impact your business, you'll want to read this book.

If you want to know how the pros are using email marketing buy this book.

It details the differences between opt in permission based lists, and SPAM, and how to avoid the pitfalls that can literally...

Published on February 1, 2001 by Jack Ryan

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16 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars This is a entry-level book
I am a fan of Robert Bly. I like his B2B Direct Marketing book a lot. That is the reason why I bought this book.

However, after reading this book, I have a feeling that this book is focused on people who have no idea or new to the online marketing. It raises many ideas that have been out there for several years. I would say no more than 10% is new stuff.

This book...

Published on December 3, 2000 by JT Hsu


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43 of 43 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This is the definitive book on e-mail marketing, February 1, 2001
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Jack Ryan (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Internet Direct Mail : The Complete Guide to Successful E-Mail Marketing Campaigns (Hardcover)
***** FIVE STARS***** Excellent..... If you are an executive looking for information on how email marketing will impact your business, you'll want to read this book.

If you want to know how the pros are using email marketing buy this book.

It details the differences between opt in permission based lists, and SPAM, and how to avoid the pitfalls that can literally kill your business. It comes complete with information on where you can find the best email lists and email marketing services in the business.

It identifies the different types of copy, formatting, text Vs HTML, rich media, etc, and provides insight into which may be best for your business. I've been asking everyone about timing of our messages. No one was able to give me a clear answer that made any sense. This book gave me great insight into the time and day that is best for me to do my email transmissions... and the auothor's information produced immediate positive results for us.

Aside from the practical knowledge, I also liked this book because the author's share the latest thinking about where this medium is going, and what steps to take today to make sure that your business reaps the rewards of the future.

This book is not just for dot comers. I would strongly recommend this book to anyone involved in the sales and marketing of their company's products and services.

This book is now the definitive resource on email marketing.

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30 of 32 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Best E-Mail Marketing Book In Print, January 23, 2001
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This review is from: Internet Direct Mail : The Complete Guide to Successful E-Mail Marketing Campaigns (Hardcover)
I bought this book because I know the authors by reputation. My company was a traditional mail order company. We used to sell all of our products through our printed catalog. The Internet has changed all of that. Half our budget is now dedicated to e-mail marketing.

I applied the Author's recommendations and saw my e-mail response rates take off. On the most recent campaign, I saw a 247% lift in response resulting from the use of just one of their techniques.

The book is written in very clear and concise language. It's methodical and step-by-step method worked wonders for my company's program. I've read all the other books currently on the market, they just don't compare. If you're new to e-mail marketing or a serious pro, this book has information that you can put to use right away.

The tips and tricks in creating an e-mail program were dead on. I especially liked the chapters on the type of products that can be sold via the Internet and the characteristics of a successful Internet Buyer. The "Multi-Mailing" idea alone was worth the price of the book.

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Important Work - These authors have nailed it!, January 29, 2001
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This review is from: Internet Direct Mail : The Complete Guide to Successful E-Mail Marketing Campaigns (Hardcover)
This book makes for some very compelling reading. It is not often that I read a book that delivers the goods... but these authors have nailed it. It uses both traditional and dot com companies to illustrate ways any company can leverage the Internet to gain customers at substantially reduced costs. This book has everything you need to implement a successful e-mail campaign. From how to identify good email lists to how to create the right message. Including dos and don'ts, front-end tips and back end response analysis. Has just the right balance of technical and practical information. I am a marketing manager working for a 'Fortune 500' company. The information in this book cost me hundreds of thousands of dollars to find out. Some things are so important, I wish I thought of them myself or discovered them sooner. I can't wait to try some of these techniques out and see the effect on my next campaign. I am recommending this book to everyone I know. Buy it!
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for a new marketing medium, November 21, 2002
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This review is from: Internet Direct Mail : The Complete Guide to Successful E-Mail Marketing Campaigns (Hardcover)
Any book that Bob Bly is associated with is bound to be good--no, great! And this one is no exception.

The author explores this new, exciting medium we call email and uncovers its powerful potential for direct response selling. It leads you through the basic techniques of marketing through email. What works and what doesn't. Most importantly, it steers you clear of potential pitfalls inherent in this new medium--like how to avoid spamming, etc..

A great book on email marketing that is thorough, timely, and bound to become a classic in its field.

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18 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars These Authors Know Their Stuff!, March 17, 2001
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Steve Hirchak (Orem, UT United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Internet Direct Mail : The Complete Guide to Successful E-Mail Marketing Campaigns (Hardcover)
These authors know their stuff. They've been very instrumental in helping Ancestry.com grow to over 320,000 paid subscribers over the past 18 months. Email Marketing is now one of our largest sources of subscriptions. I recommend this book for both beginner and expert alike.
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12 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The most comprehensive book on Email Marketing in the market, December 20, 2000
This review is from: Internet Direct Mail : The Complete Guide to Successful E-Mail Marketing Campaigns (Hardcover)
I read your book "Internet Direct Mail" and I have to tell you that it is the most comprehensive e-marketing book in the market today. It is full of answers to questions about e-marketing that you can't find anywhere. I recommend it to everyone I know who is contemplating online marketing. I am currently in the development stages of transforming a print publication to the Internet. Your book has proved to be invaluable. Thank you!
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16 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars This is a entry-level book, December 3, 2000
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JT Hsu (Taipei, Taiwan) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Internet Direct Mail : The Complete Guide to Successful E-Mail Marketing Campaigns (Hardcover)
I am a fan of Robert Bly. I like his B2B Direct Marketing book a lot. That is the reason why I bought this book.

However, after reading this book, I have a feeling that this book is focused on people who have no idea or new to the online marketing. It raises many ideas that have been out there for several years. I would say no more than 10% is new stuff.

This book covers almost everything you need to know about the email marketing. I would recommend it to people who are new to Internet marketing.

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3.0 out of 5 stars A good primer on email marketing, July 15, 2009
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This review is from: Internet Direct Mail : The Complete Guide to Successful E-Mail Marketing Campaigns (Hardcover)
As one reviewer said, this is a good "entry level" book on email marketing. It doesn't go too deeply into any one area of email and it is slightly outdated as I write this.

The part of writing email is quite short and covers only the basics. I thought since Bob Bly was one of the authors, it might go deeper into that all-important area.

Nonetheless, it's a good book and well worth the read, especially if you buy a used book for a few dollars.

- Susanna K. Hutcheson
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8 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Complete Guide to Internet Direct Mail : The Complete Guide, October 23, 2000
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This review is from: Internet Direct Mail : The Complete Guide to Successful E-Mail Marketing Campaigns (Hardcover)
I think that this book is very informative. I learned a lot about the direct marketing world. I want to thank the writers for doing such a great job.
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