[OMS_MANAGERS] E-Blasts, Newsletters, etc.

Wed Jun 1 15:54:26 PDT 2011

Couldn't have come at a better time.

Thanks Oscar!!!

From: oms_managers-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us [mailto:oms_managers-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of Oscar Hult
Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2011 3:51 PM
To: Oregon Main Street program managers
Subject: Re: [OMS_MANAGERS] E-Blasts, Newsletters, etc.

This just came to my inbox, seems like it might be interesting....

Constant Contact Webinar - June 8th!  REMINDER!

If you have been considering a better alternative to mailing or email broadcasting your newsletters or updates to members and participants in your organization - now is a great time to look at Constant Contact.
OFEA has become a Business Partner with Constant Contact!  OFEA members will receive discounted pricing, and you can try the service for free - just click the link below.  This Newsletter and the workshop registration system are set up on Constant Contact.  There are also features for doing surveys and combining your social media marketing in one spot!  You can upload multiple lists of contacts - so you could provide a different newsletter or event invitation to:

  *   Volunteers for your event - provide news; invite them to your orientation and track RSVP's
  *   Board and committee members - update them and use the event marketing to remind them of the next meeting
  *   Members - just as OFEA uses this as a member benefit - you can too!
  *   Link from your website - it's a great way to keep your supporters informed - send a newsletters just to those that sign up on the website who want to be kept informed about your event - main stage announcements, special competitions - and more!
  *   Social media connections - so many options and easy to use tools!

The options and opportunities are endless!  It's easy to use and they provide great support.
Hopefully you met some of their representatives at the Annual Conference in March - where Constant Contact was a sponsor!

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Not a member?  Interested?  Please view the membership benefits on line or contact the OFEA office - we'd love to have you join us - membership has great benefits!
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Oscar B. Hult
Executive Director
Albany Downtown Association
Albany Main Street Program
Albany Park Wise Program
541-928-2469
www.albanydowntown.com<http://www.albanydowntown.com/>
http://www.facebook.com/AlbanyDowntown
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From: oms_managers-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us [oms_managers-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of Angi Ford [angi at sherwoodoldtown.com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2011 10:40 AM
To: Oregon Main Street program managers
Subject: Re: [OMS_MANAGERS] E-Blasts, Newsletters, etc.
Hi Landon,

Thanks for the feedback, great to know that there is a free options out there!  :)

Angi Ford, Sherwood Main Street
BOOTS
503-625-7800
On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 4:38 PM, Landon Hoyt <Landon at nedcocdc.org<mailto:Landon at nedcocdc.org>> wrote:
We have been using MailChimp for the time being and it is proving successful. It can be a bit buggy sometimes, but it is excellent for being free until we reach the subscriber limit. I love it because it has a ton of features that literally show you exactly what you need to do.

Landon Hoyt
Main Street Coordinator | AmeriCorps*VISTA
NEDCO (Neighborhood Economic Development Corporation)
212 Main Street, Springfield, OR 97477
Phone: 541-345-7106<tel:541-345-7106>, Fax: 541-345-9584<tel:541-345-9584>
landon at nedcocdc.org<mailto:landon at nedcocdc.org> - www.nedcocdc.org<http://www.nedcocdc.org/>
Downtown Springfield on Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/pages/Discover-Downtown-Springfield/146681012015526>
Helping families and communities build assets since 1979.

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From: oms_managers-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us<mailto:oms_managers-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us> [mailto:oms_managers-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us<mailto:oms_managers-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>] On Behalf Of Angi Ford
Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2011 11:31 AM
To: Oregon Main Street program managers
Subject: Re: [OMS_MANAGERS] E-Blasts, Newsletters, etc.

This is great, thanks Katie!  I really appreciate your feedback.  :)

Angi Ford
Sherwood Main Street
503.625.7800<tel:503.625.7800>
On Wed, May 25, 2011 at 11:11 AM, Katherine Tucker <katherine.m.tucker at gmail.com<mailto:katherine.m.tucker at gmail.com>> wrote:
We use GetResonse.com  I have never used other services but I did quite a bit of research prior to setting up the service and it is very inexpensive (we pay $5/month as a non-profit) and the templates are fairly easy to use... but not perfect. We have been doing e-newsletters for 3-months now and we were able to secure several sponsors.

Please go to the web address below to check out our newsletters.

http://www.getresponse.com/site/estacada_main_street/webform.html?wid=54348

Best,

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Katie Tucker
Estacada Main Street Manager
katherine.m.tucker at gmail.com<mailto:katherine.m.tucker at gmail.com>
971.533.8422<tel:971.533.8422> (c)
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Estacada-Development-Association/192587430754058

On May 25, 2011, at 10:07 AM, Angi Ford wrote:

Hello,

What is the predominant form of communication used to get updates out.

Does anyone use a weekly E-Blast style email that people can sign up to receive?  If so, what format do you use?

Does anyone send out a monthly newsletter?

How about an ongoing article in your local community newspaper?

Thanks,
Angi Ford, Sherwood Main Street
B.O.O.T.S.
503.625.7800<tel:503.625.7800>
www.sherwoodoldtown.com<http://www.sherwoodoldtown.com/>

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