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How to rent or buy an email list and why YOU should avoid it like the plague

Whole Whale

CAN-SPAM fines Let’s start with the scary legal argument: it is technically illegal to send unsolicited, ‘cold emails’ to people that haven’t opted-in to hear from your organization. Learn more about the CAN-SPAM fines which can be up to $16,000 per violation. Reasons not to rent or buy a list.

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What actually happened: Apple Mail Privacy Protection

M+R

Tracking how many people wanted to know more (clicks) or were inspired to act (advocacy actions, survey submissions, or donations) have always been better metrics of success. But you know who else doesn’t read emails in the spam folder? Messages that end up in spam? But now, open rates are all over the place. Left unread.

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Dear Moby, what are the different types of email marketing? 

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Please take a few minutes to complete our short survey. Take Our Survey Now Thank you, PowerPoetry Team #MobyTip: Always remember to utilize a/b testing to optimize your email strategy and discover your audience’s best preferences. That’s why we’re reaching out to our supporters for feedback.

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How to Host a Virtual Networking Event

AccelEvents

Begin by looking at your current list of contacts. Don’t just spam their email accounts, offer them something of value. At the end of the event, encourage attendees to find one another on LinkedIn or provide a space where they can easily input and exchange contact information. Market Your Event.

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How to Host a Virtual Networking Event

AccelEvents

Begin by looking at your current list of contacts. Don’t just spam their email accounts, offer them something of value. At the end of the event, encourage attendees to find one another on LinkedIn or provide a space where they can easily input and exchange contact information. Market Your Event.

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12 Key Digital Engagement Trends from the 2018 M+R Benchmarks Report

Everyaction

EveryAction’s contact records can track nonprofit's relationships with their supporters across any channel. Many nonprofits are harnessing this channel for sending automated voice messages, text messages, pictures, video, surveys, and more. Some of the reasons for a high spam rate include: Making unsubscribing difficult.

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Free (and Cheap) Mass Texting for Nonprofits

Whole Whale

The FCC is also a lot more strict about SMS spam versus email, so you have to do it the right way (here are 5 ideas to get your organization started with mass texting ). Please don’t contact us about getting on this list if the tool isn’t upfront about pricing. Offers guided surveying for organizations. CitizenInsights.

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