Pro Publishing Services - Specializing in Newsletters, E-zines and Articles

 
 
 
 

Custom E-zines (Electronic Newsletters)

If you aren’t publishing an electronic newsletter (also known as an e-zine), you should be! This is an affordable and effective way to communicate with your customers and drive sales.

 

We can design an electronic newsletter using your content, content we create for you or a combination of both. We customize newsletter content based on your industry and your specifications to ensure your customers receive the most value from your publication.

 

Electronic newsletters are typically sent via email on or around the same day each month, though we can also design a daily, weekly or quarterly publication for your business.

 

 

Total E-zine Management Service

 

Pro Publishing Services can manage every aspect of your electronic newsletter including:

 

 

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Newsletter design and layout

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Customer database import and export

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Custom content creation

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Email delivery to your clients

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How it Works

 

We utilize an electronic newsletter system that allows us to design your newsletter layout, import your existing customer database, add new clients to your database at any time, and provide you with website code so your site visitors can automatically subscribe to your newsletter.

 

Together we will decide on a regular delivery date (for example, the second Friday each month) and work toward a deadline to complete your newsletter in advance of the deadline. You can submit content you would like included or we can develop content for you.

 

We will also send you a monthly report that reflects the customer click-through rate for your electronic newsletter campaign. Unlike other newsletter services, we can also export your current contact database and send it to you at any time FREE of charge!

 

 

Benefits of an Electronic Newsletter/E-zine:

 

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Direct mail and print ads are expensive. Electronic newsletters cost a fraction of print newsletters and print ads and can be even more effective.

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An e-zine allows you to get repeat exposure with your customers on a regular basis.

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When your customer opts to receive your e-zine, he is expressing interest in your business. In the world of sales, this is known as a warm prospect.

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Industry standards indicate that most consumers must be exposed to a product 6 to 8 times before making a decision to buy. An e-zine can significantly shorten your sales cycle!

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By providing quality content in your e-zine, you are adding value for your customers and building customer loyalty.

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A professional e-zine elevates your business image and gives you an edge over the competition.

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E-zines that include a call to action (a special offer, discount or sale) give customers a reason to subscribe and even more importantly, a reason to make an immediate purchase!

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An e-zine is timely. You can use yours to announce events, new products and services, special sales and other promotions.

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Your database of customer e-mail addresses can be used for all kinds of promotional purposes.

 

 

Industry Data

 

Vertical Response conducted an extensive survey in 2006 that analyzed email marketing trends by industry. The report concluded that organizations that cater to enthusiasts, such as art galleries, wineries, life coaches, fitness centers and religious organizations experienced the best results with email marketing.

 

Smaller businesses with retail locations that foster a rapport with customers also experienced better response rates.

 

See the entire report from Vertical Response.

 

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In the US, 88% of adult Internet users have personal email accounts. eMarketer estimates that 147 million people across the country use email almost every day.

 

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Studies show that email marketing has the highest return on investment (ROI):

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Email ROI vs. $1 dollar spent: $51.45

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Print Catalogs: $7.20

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Non-email Internet Marketing: $21.08

 

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In a study that asked respondents what their most important advertising tactics would be for 2007, the results revealed the following:

 

Email Marketing: 83.2%

Search Marketing: 61.7%

Display Ads: 36.2%

Traditional Direct Marketing: 27.7%

 

In addition, 55.3% of respondents said they planned to use email mainly because of its ability to drive incremental revenue.

 

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In a survey conducted prior to the holiday season 2006, 300+ retailers reported their plans to ramp up holiday sales. Retailers reported that to build customer relationships, they planned to:

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Send regular emails: 80%

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Use a database of customer information/demographics: 54%

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Offer VIPs special deals such as free shipping: 44%

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VIP special events: 40%

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Frequent shopper programs: 38%

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Develop targeted programs: 28%

 

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Most influential aspect of marketing email:

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Discounts or money off: 27%

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General interest in product: 24%

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Prize draw: 20%

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Brand familiarity: 20%

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Attractive images: 5%

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Humor: 4%

 

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Email conversion rates for e-retailers:

 

Email Promotion Frequency Average Click-Through Rates
More than once per week 10.3%
Once a week 20.4%
2-3 times per month 24.7%
Once a month 22.7%
Less than once a month 21.8%

 

(Source: emaillabs.com)

 

 

 

Print Newsletters vs. Electronic Newsletters

Should you distribute a print or electronic newsletter (e-zine)? Here are some points to consider:

Print Newsletters

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Convey a professional image. These are especially effective for high-end service businesses (banks, beauty salons, mortgage brokers, real estate industry professionals, etc.).

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Can be mailed or distributed manually.

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Can be used in place of a sales brochure.

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Can be printed in full color or black and white.

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Can range from one to 20 pages.

 

Electronic Newsletters

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Typically delivered via e-mail.

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Significantly less expensive than print newsletters.

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Gathering e-mail addresses allows you to build a database that you can also use for special promotions and sale announcements.

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No limitations with content. An e-zine can be as long or as short as you like.

 

Get Your E-zine Started Now!

Together we can define a strategy for your electronic newsletter and outline content requirements, frequency and all related logistics. Newsletter services include two rounds of revision requests in order to ensure your complete satisfaction. Contact Stephanie today to discuss your business newsletter project.

 

 

 

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Newsletter Content Ideas

1.      Articles written by a professional writer

2.      Articles written by newsletter owner/president

3.      Articles submitted by readers

4.      Quick tips (typically a few sentences about something useful)

5.      Resources (website URLs, phone numbers, addresses, etc.)

6.      Advertisements

7.      Frequently asked questions

8.      Letter from the editor/president

9.      Contest announcements

10. Famous quotes

11. Comic strips

12. Crossword puzzles or similar games

13. Top ten-type lists (“10 Ways to Motivate Employees,” etc.)

14. Masthead (list of contributors)

15. Business contact information

16. Industry-related statistics

17. Industry news

18. New product or service announcements

19. Calendar of events

20. List of contacts

21. Featured product/service

22. Column written by a contributor

23. Coupons

24. Recipes

25. Photos

26. Results of a reader survey

27. Letters to the editor/feedback from readers

28. Product reviews

29. Graphs, tables or charts

30. General announcements

31. Classified ads

32. Birthdays or anniversaries

33. Historical events/dates

34. Customer profile

35. Testimonials

36. Poem

37. Short Story

38. Essay

39. Excerpt from a book

40. Excerpt from a blog

41. Book review

42. Book recommendation

43. Other recommendations (music, products, services, etc.)

 

 

 

Pro Publishing Services - Specializing in Newsletters, E-zines and Articles

11230 Gold Express Dr. #310-413

Gold River, CA 95670

916-214-0708

Email Stephanie Chandler