You’ve sent your action or appeal broadcast. It went okay. But you’re not satisfied that enough supporters noticed it or recognized its urgency. Enter, the chaser email.
This is one of the simplest tricks in the book. And it works. Chasers allow you to resend entire emails, along with a mildly guilt-inducing nudge. Chasers work on two levels:
- They make your readers feel personally accountable for reading your message (because you draw attention to the fact that you noticed that they missed it)
- Repetition suggests importance (so long as you reserve the tactic for priority actions only)
Avoid sending chasers to anyone who has already acted on your original message. Use segmentation to avoid this trap.
Well-designed email templates are greeeat. But even the best layouts can lull readers into complacency over time. Consider mixing up your formatting occasionally (with the blessing of your designer, if you have one). Perhaps there are people...
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Well-designed email templates are greeeat. But even the best layouts can lull readers into complacency over time. Consider mixing up your formatting occasionally...
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