More Video Email Launches
Jul 26 2007
I love press releases and new companies so far this week that are touting video email. Like it has been so easy and the magic bullet has been found. This company (release is below) has one of the scariest landing pages I have ever seen. I think that if I had the time, money and skills available to actually solve the dilemma that we all face of video NOT playing in so many email clients (most use a fake video player with a jump out to a landing/player page when it does not work) that they could have spent… say a few thousand on a good looking corporate site with some brand equity. Maybe they tapped out of cash after 500k spent in research.
But, as you will find, I went to the site to learn more and felt as if I had jumped to a multi-level marketing pitch on what not to do for landing pages and product launches. Judge for yourself, but it is scary.
There are some other solutions out there like AVI Mail that I think have a chance and we have actually tested. Much lower rate of not working AND they provide a detailed spec sheet on the tests they have run.
Release after the jump, IF you still need to read more after looking at the site.
The world has waited for this advanced video email marketing technology and is a must-have for any business to gain a competitive edge; featuring a pre-recorded video library to suit any market.
Talk Fusion’s video email system with VERM automatic responder technology, as seen at SendVideoByEmail.com, was officially released to the world on June 27, 2007 and is based on its proven parent company, Global Video Talk out of Brandon, FL.
“There are over 700 million Internet users who send over 30 billion emails per day. The Internet has already surpassed TV, newspapers and magazines in reach.” says Talk Fusion founding member Chad Hershey. “Talk Fusion can separate you from your competition by allowing you to send vibrant video emails to anyone in less than two minutes. This technology combines the power of television with the ease of email.”
Mr. Hershey continues, “Due to the proprietary technology, customer’s video message will load quickly and open automatically, without attachments or software to download. Also, all video emails are trackable once they reach the intended target. Talk Fusion even offers custom design services to make sure your video email is uniquely branded for your company. With hundreds of businesses competing for the same customer, Talk Fusion can help you stand apart from the crowd! Below are ten reasons we came up with for why everyone should use video email.”
10 Reasons to use Video Email:
1. Announce a product launch
2. Feature your latest TV spot
3. Give a property tour
4. Notify about a promotional event
5. Improve employee communications and training
6. Build brand loyalty
7. Increase customer relations and retention
8. Reduce advertising costs
9. Qualify sales leads
10. Increase response rates
Mr. Hershey concludes, “Talk Fusion’s advanced video email marketing technology is a must-have for any business to gain a competitive edge. Network marketers, real estate agents, sales people, advertising & marketing professionals and many others are instantly realizing the power of video email delivery through Talk Fusion.”
More information on Talk Fusion can be found here: http://www.SendVideoByEmail.com
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July 26th, 2007 at 6:43 am
Dylan -
I didn’t make it past the (colorful, wordart) “header.”
dj at bronto
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Isn’t wordart FUN?
July 26th, 2007 at 8:25 am
Dylan -
I thought for sure you would spell FUN as “F - U - N” with each letter being a different color.
dj at bronto
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Much too much fun for me. I am a serious guy, much like the elusive South Eastern mullet.
July 26th, 2007 at 8:33 am
I’ve been using BigString, and its a great way to send video emails.
Here’s some info:
BigString (http://www.bigstring.com), the new free webmail program, offers revolutionary features. When you send mail from your BigString account, you are protected. BigString is like an automatic shredder for your email. You can self-destruct or change an email that’s already been sent or read. Don’t leave your messages sitting in peoples’ inbox forever.
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Mike, thanks for the plug. I am all about Shameless.
But I still don’t get it with this. We just had 3 guys check it out and we are still not convinced that it works 100% of the time. The service does not look business class, but more like one for people that want to send bad emails, or do so often. Hell I know there have been some I should not have sent in life, but you need to stand up for your actions right? That is what my parents taught me.
Tell me how a business could use this on a level that drives marketing use to thousands of users?
July 27th, 2007 at 10:43 am
I think video email is ridiculous. Why would anyone want to get something like that? In a cubicle, you’re going to have that noise spring up at you out of nowhere? I have to comb my hair to send an email?
It will never be a business tool. I love video, and video conferencing, video tours or video commercials on a website that are clearly marked are fine- people have a CHOICE in viewing.
Email? It’s good for some social things, but never for normal business emails.
There is a multilevel marketing company called VMDirect that is pushing it real hard. I get solicited by these VERY aggressive people almost every day. It’s so annoying.
August 9th, 2007 at 6:29 am
Video email? Interesting. Contrary to what some people say, there really is a lot of innovation in the email industry! We try to introduce new features all the time to keep our email product fresh.For example we have a feature allowing large number of emails sent directly via Outlook. So anyone who thinks email is dead just needs to understand how much the industry is progressing.