Archive for the "Humour" Category
Ideas for your property emails
January 25th, 2012
You may think light-hearted emails are risky, but they can pay dividends
This The Digital Property Group Ltd email combines a punchy subject line with a humorous approach to the content. Their subject line is: “Tamara Ecclestone drops a bombshell about her £45 million mansion”.
Why not submit one of your own email designs to info@InboxVision.com – be heard and join the InboxVision community – make sure you vote on this week’s email examples! I selected the The Digital Property Group Ltd email from InboxVision’s “be inspired” Email Gallery, a small extract from their Email Intelligence database of a million promotional email designs.
Try out a Postcard email design
December 20th, 2011
Sometimes it’s good to be short
If your message is concise, then try out a “postcard-style” email design. I’ve chosen an email from O2 to illustrate the effectiveness of a well-designed postcard email. Here’s their subject line: “Jason, pump up your Christmas party with our festive tips”. I selected the email from InboxVision’s “be inspired” Email Gallery, a small extract from their Email Intelligence database of a million promotional email designs & newsletter templates.
Email Design of the Week Award Winner
December 13th, 2011
Philips wins the be inspired InboxVision Email Design of the Week Award!
The Philips email is humorous, combining a compelling subject line with a simple yet stylish design. The subject line is: “Be the man you want to be with the NEW AquaTouch” - Philips are worthy Award Winners.
Why not submit one of your own email designs to info@InboxVision.com - be heard and join the InboxVision community – make sure you vote on this week’s email examples! I selected the Philips email from InboxVision’s “be inspired” Email Gallery, a small extract from their Email Intelligence database of a million promotional email designs.
Laughter is the best medicine
December 7th, 2011
Use humour in your emails to increase sales
I chose this Christmas email from Philips because it’s a great example of how to use humour in your email campaigns. Here’s their subject line: “Be the man you want to be with the NEW AquaTouch“. They’ve used a humorous image to link to this intriguing subject line.
I selected the email from InboxVision’s “be inspired” Email Gallery, a small extract from their Email Intelligence database of a million promotional email designs & newsletter templates.
Email Design of the Day – Wednesday
November 9th, 2011
Let your hair down with some humour
Today’s Email of the Day is from iwantoneofthose.com – I selected it from InboxVision’s “be inspired” Email Gallery, a small extract from their Email Intelligence database of a million promotional & newsletter emails.
Email Design of the Day – Monday
November 7th, 2011
“Corny” Christmas emails
The season of Christmas emails has arrived, and what a mixed bunch they are! Today’s email is from CD Wow – I selected it from InboxVision’s “be inspired” Email Gallery, a small extract from their Email Marketing Intelligence database of a million promotional & newsletter emails.
Email Design of the Day – Friday
November 4th, 2011
Naughty… but nice emails
My Friday email is from Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, illustrating a naughty-sounding subject line which is in fact totally innocent. I’ve selected it from InboxVision’s “be inspired” Email Gallery, a small extract from their Email Marketing Intelligence database of a million promotional & newsletter emails.
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Let your hair down with humorous emails
October 20th, 2011
Use humour and get your emails noticed
“Laughter is the best medicine”, or so it’s said. I’ve found humour to be a good email marketing strategy to use from time-to-time. Cartoons, funny photographs and even jokes can all work well.
I’ve taken a couple of examples from InboxVision’s “be inspired” Email Collections, a small extract from their Market Intelligence database of a million promotional & newsletter emails.
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Email of the Day – Wednesday
October 19th, 2011
Have fun with your email images
Virgin America have sent out this email with an eye-catching, fun image. The email design is simple and direct. The subject line is: “Enter for a chance to win free flights, and transfer Membership Rewards points to your Elevate account“. This is too long, but the chance to win free flights is good. Virgin clearly have a customer aquisition strategy.
I’ve taken it from InboxVision’s “be inspired” Email Collections, which is just a small extract from their Market Intelligence database of a million promotional & newsletter emails.
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