Campaign Monitor t-shirts: we need your help
Posted by David Greiner on May 1, 2007
We've had the idea for Campaign Monitor t-shirts in the back of our minds for a while now. Trouble is, coming up with a funny shirt is kind of hard, especially when it revolves around a fairly dry topic. But hey, if communism and couches can be funny, surely email marketing stands a chance.
Basically, we'd love to dish out free t-shirts to our favourite customers, anyone who gets in the gallery and maybe even sell a few on the site. Mat, our resident funny man has come up with a couple of ideas, but we think we can do better. We've decided to pass the buck on to you, our awesome, funny and good looking customers to help us come up with some more tagline ideas. Here's an example Mat came up with that we had a good chuckle at.
Here's a couple of others he also came up with...
For the recently rejected:
I wasn't dumped....I was soft bounced
For the adventurous:
Ask me about my open rate
Come up with a better one and win some stuff
Think you can do better? Add anything you can think of in the comments below and those that we end up going with will receive a copy of all the shirts we print along with some email credits and a few other cool prizes we'll round up.
We don't really have any rules, but it helps if it's email marketing related in one way or another. Here's an email marketing glossary to get the creative juices flowing. No idea is too weird or too dumb, so please, help us!
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riki
wrote on May 1, 2007 7:54 PM
how about
G'Day [whatsisname fallback=Mate]
Luc
wrote on May 1, 2007 8:13 PM
I'm NOT permission based
Below the fold counts too
I like your bounce rate
You're about to blacklist me
Would you like to handle my spam?
I'll handle your spam
more to follow probably...
Damien
wrote on May 1, 2007 8:41 PM
'No Spam Zone'
'Lets get attached'
'Authenticate me'
'Your name's not on the list'
'I'm converted'
'Double opt-in, its not as kinky as it sounds'
'Get on my house list'
'Don't be an owner-operator, opt for a full-service provider!'
'Mail Bomb, Mail Bomb, you're my Mail Bomb'
'I've got an open Privacy Policy'
I'm a good customer, send me one now.
Mark
wrote on May 1, 2007 8:44 PM
Email designers don't grow old
They just degrade gracefully
I'd say hello, but I'm waiting for permission
I'm not ignoring you...I'm just unsubscribing from this conversation
[To protect your security, the picture on this t-shirt was suppressed automatically. Right click here to download the image]
My other email is whitelisted
I don't want your telephone number
(But an email address would be nice)
Email designers have <style>
Dave Greiner
wrote on May 1, 2007 9:26 PM
These are AWESOME guys, I think we'll have to keep collating and then have a vote off. Keep 'em comin!
Karsh
wrote on May 1, 2007 9:34 PM
I've got a few ideas...some funny (but most not):
- Sender. Bonded Sender.
- How's this for a CTA? (perhaps with an arrow pointing up to the face or maybe a graphic of two hands, thumbs out like the Fonz)
- Consider me a full service provider
- Hard bounced? Let me help...
- Your landing page or mine?
How about some neat pictoral-based designs? I know those will probably take more time to produce, but they'd be cool if well implemented. For example:
- Mail bomb: A cartoon bomb, lit, with a stamp on it.
- Mailto: A large number 2 with a stamp on it.
- Snail mail: A snail...with a stamp on it. (See what I mean?)
- Seed e-mails: A seed packet with little envelope icons spilling out, right above a flower pot that has a trowel with dirt near it.
- Spam cop: A block of spam with a hat, badge, and white sash.
- Phishing: A little cartoon guy with a fishing pole pulling a tag or a mail envelope out of the water.
By the way, I really like the t-shirt shown in the example; I'd buy that in a heartbeat.
Dave Greiner
wrote on May 1, 2007 9:36 PM
Some classics in there Karsh, and yeah, we can definitely do image based designs too if someone comes up with a sure winner.
Jonathan Poh
wrote on May 1, 2007 10:41 PM
How about this:
Tables? That's sooo [Outlook] 2007!
Jasper Tandy
wrote on May 1, 2007 11:28 PM
I think these are great...
If I said you had a nice <body> would you hold it against me?
Fluid? No way - I'm fixed when around you
My last T-Shirt was depreciated
John Cowen
wrote on May 1, 2007 11:35 PM
I made my email work in all major clients...and all I got was this lousy T-shirt
The really good stuff is below the fold ;-)
I'm all for equal opportunities - I'm just not blacklisted
My opt-in is bigger than yours
A bad day at the office is better than a good day phishing
I'll get my coat...
Chamara Peiris
wrote on May 2, 2007 12:06 AM
What about this one... "I'm not old, I'm a recycled teenager" :)
handsome rob
wrote on May 2, 2007 12:31 AM
"You are seeing this shirt because you have opted to look at me. If you no longer wish to view this shirt, walk away."
"Check my sig
Ok stand back up, people are staring"
Fransjo Leihitu
wrote on May 2, 2007 12:46 AM
> Subject: Searchin for sexdate with nice girls
> From: info@blaat.com
>--------------------------------
> PLEASE REPLY!
Dave Greiner
wrote on May 2, 2007 12:58 AM
OK Fransjo, you're scaring me a little there ;)
Ivan
wrote on May 2, 2007 1:07 AM
Soft Bounce Anyone?
Ask me about my CPA
Phish This
Soft Bounce....it's a temporary problem
WARNING: Excessive throttling can be bad for you
kiddredd
wrote on May 2, 2007 1:11 AM
I've got your deliverability right here, buddy boy.
Mark Wyner
wrote on May 2, 2007 3:24 AM
Spam is:
a) canned shoulder-pork ham
b) a portmanteau of “spew” and “scam”
c) unsolicited emails about reducing your mortgage rate and enlarging your penis size
d) all of the above
By the way, I totally dig Mat's "I'm single" shirt.
Simon Kitson
wrote on May 2, 2007 5:14 AM
I know what your click-through rate is
80% wanted to see more
Report as spam?
Click here to view stripped down version
Dave Schappell
wrote on May 2, 2007 5:26 AM
My lines have all been deliverability tested
My lines have Spam Assassin score of 0
Jeph
wrote on May 2, 2007 8:19 AM
Simple & Generic...
| unsubscribe (underlined, as a link)
CM Specific...
| Skip the test >
|
Jeph
wrote on May 2, 2007 8:20 AM
| < Previous (on the back)
Chad White
wrote on May 2, 2007 11:16 AM
There are some great ones here. Here are a few more for your consideration:
Not Spam
[an image of the Not Spam button would be simple and very cool]
Consider this your call to action
If you are having trouble reading this shirt, click here.
Add me to your Whitelist
To opt in, say “hello” back
We already have 2 things in common:
We both hate spoofing and we're both named Shirley.
Click through to visit my landing page
Bounced because attachment was too large
Scroll down for call to action
Dave Greiner
wrote on May 2, 2007 12:58 PM
Awesome Chad, there are some classics in there for sure. We're definitely going to put our top 10 to a customer vote and let you guys decide the winner. Thanks everyone for the suggestions so far, the shirt's gonna be a hit.
jmoney
wrote on May 2, 2007 2:30 PM
"Can I get in your box?"
"Open my attachment"
"Thanks to e-mail, my penis is larger."
jmoney
wrote on May 2, 2007 4:23 PM
"Spam is for suckers."
"Real men send rich text"
"If you can read this, you render better than Outlook"
jmoney
wrote on May 2, 2007 4:33 PM
"Stamps worse enemy"
"I hate stamps" (substitute hate with a broken heart)
Lastly, you should do a ladies tee as well:
"Sorry, my box has reached full capacity"
Darren Nicholls
wrote on May 2, 2007 10:21 PM
Do you like my <body>
I have an awesome <body>
I have <style>
I have <class>
I give good <head> (Now if that doesn't offend everyone I don't know what will, apologies if I have)
Cole
wrote on May 2, 2007 10:32 PM
> [To protect your security, the picture on this t-shirt was suppressed automatically. > Right click here to download the image]
This one get's my vote, that made me laugh and now everyone is looking at me
f
wrote on May 2, 2007 11:11 PM
To make sure you get this [f]email, add me to your contacts
To make sure you get this [e]mail, add me to your contacts
Anonymous
wrote on May 2, 2007 11:13 PM
if you don't like the look of me, you need a different outlook
f
wrote on May 2, 2007 11:14 PM
if you don't like the look of me, you need a different outlook
Dave Roberts
wrote on May 2, 2007 11:17 PM
Got a few for you:
TW@
Shall I gagorbyte?
This T-shirt contains images, if you dont seem them press here (arrow pointing south)
Show me your Gopherspace!
Jason
wrote on May 3, 2007 12:20 AM
This shirt contains graphics, so if you don't see them, you probably need glasses.
-----
This shirt has been viewed 478 times.
-----
Recent worn shirt.
-----
Join my list:
Name: ________
Phone: ________
(submit)
jmoney
wrote on May 3, 2007 12:28 AM
"I'm the best fit"
"Ask me about my drip campaign"
"Unblock Me"
"Letters are so 2003"
"|----- 590 wide ------|"
Dave Roberts
wrote on May 3, 2007 12:52 AM
MY PRIVACY POLICY:
(Text below printed reasonably small)
1) I will not divulge, sell or rent any photos of you of a sexually explicit nature to my friends or workmates - even if we split up.
2) All purchases and transactions are encrypted - this means every time I buy you something nice get to have a feel of your goodies!
3) I shall not be liable for any delay in or failure of sexual performance if that delay or failure is caused by circumstances beyond my control such as, drunkeness, civil commotion, strike or malicious damage.
christy
wrote on May 3, 2007 12:52 AM
I'm Can-Spam Compliant
Mauricio Dottavio
wrote on May 3, 2007 1:10 AM
Do you like this t-shirt?
Ask me to to forward this to up to 5 friends at a time.
Matthew Hale
wrote on May 3, 2007 1:30 AM
because everyone loves junk mail
Steve Tipson
wrote on May 3, 2007 2:02 AM
How about
"Right click me to download my image"
Elaine
wrote on May 3, 2007 2:43 AM
My 2 faves so far:
"[To protect your security, the picture on this t-shirt was suppressed automatically. Right click here to download the image]"
"Double opt-in, it's not as kinky as it sounds"
jmoney
wrote on May 3, 2007 2:53 AM
For the geek in all of us:
"Opt-in x 2"
"Opt-in ² " (Opt-in squared)
"Scroll down for full message"
"View this shirt as a web page"
"I'm allergic to spam"
jmoney
wrote on May 3, 2007 2:54 AM
"Please unsubscribe me from your list"
Michael
wrote on May 3, 2007 2:57 AM
Click here to open attachment
For the women - Male Server
For the guys - POP3 Male
Joshua Clark
wrote on May 3, 2007 3:04 AM
HELO Ladies...
Michael Sigler
wrote on May 3, 2007 3:18 AM
For the ladies:
Inbox (on the lower front), Outbox (on the lower back)
Mike Cronin
wrote on May 3, 2007 4:22 AM
[front]
I'm interested in what you have to say. I would like to subscribe to your newsletter.
[back]
unsubscribe.
Touhey
wrote on May 3, 2007 4:53 AM
"0 Unread"
"Champion Inboxer"
David Zerimar
wrote on May 3, 2007 4:54 AM
"Marketers do it with their clients"
"Are you hAPI to see me, or is that a dongle in your pocket?"
"I've got your virus right here"
"I've got about a footer for you to hard bounce"
Storm
wrote on May 3, 2007 9:18 AM
Improve your Outlook (2007) (with a picture of Outlook software being thrown in the bin or set on fire)
Toemouse
wrote on May 3, 2007 9:46 AM
p3n1s 3n1arg3m3nt
navarrod
wrote on May 3, 2007 1:48 PM
"I'd Rather Be Segmenting"
"Thanks, but I like my e-mail plain.
"It's easier to ask for permission now, than for forgiveness later."
"Outlook 2007 = Poop"
jmoney
wrote on May 4, 2007 3:16 AM
"Follow me to my destination page"
"Ask me about my great offer"
"Smile to accept"
jmoney
wrote on May 4, 2007 3:43 AM
"Add me to your contact list"
George Doubinski
wrote on May 4, 2007 1:45 PM
My favourites so far:
[To protect your security, the picture on this t-shirt was suppressed automatically. Right click here to download the image]
[This shirt has been viewed 478 times.]
Actually, both can be there, makes sense. The first one should be in the image rectangle with a red cross. Small variation of the second can be
"This shirt has been worn 478 times."
My $0.02 + GST
Jackson
wrote on May 4, 2007 2:37 PM
Nice! There are some funny ideas here.
How about: "We raised our response rates, so up yours"
Jackson
wrote on May 4, 2007 2:38 PM
If you are looking for a company to supply and print the shirts, we'd be happy to help.
www.tuxedoranch.com
I can be reached at jackson [at] tuxedoranch.com
Dave Greiner
wrote on May 4, 2007 3:49 PM
You guys rule! The response has been so overwhelming and we can't wait to narrow it down to a winner (or winners). We'll try and pick 10-15 of our favourites over the weekend and put it to you guys for a vote next week.
Jackson, thanks for suggesting Tuxedo Ranch, looks like a great service and we'll definitely be dropping you a line.
Mark B
wrote on May 5, 2007 6:28 AM
large print "SPAM KILLS"
smaller print (same width as above line) "legitimate email marketing"
"I'm NOT A SPAMMER, I Just Look Like One"
"Email Campaigns Never Die - They Just Lose Responsiveness"
"Campaign Monitor - Join Our Click"
"Please don't send me to your junk folder..."
"Subscribe to my newsletter, and I'll subscribe to yours!"
TanyaB
wrote on May 5, 2007 8:44 AM
"It's not spamming, it's permission based email marketing.
Jonathan Poh
wrote on May 5, 2007 3:10 PM
Front: [Subscribe]
Back: [Unsubscribe]
Tamara Gielen
wrote on May 6, 2007 7:58 AM
What about this one:
I'm not harassing you, I'm spamming you!
And it's impossible to unsubscribe :p
Tim England
wrote on May 8, 2007 8:12 AM
HELO inigo.montoya.com
250 rugen.com
MAIL FROM >
250 sender > OK
RCPT TO:
250 recipient OK
DATA
354 go ahead
You kill my father. Prepare to die!
.
554 stop spamming me
Connection closed by foreign host.
Lagen
wrote on May 8, 2007 10:49 AM
Is your Inbox empty as I have a bulging outbox.
Carlos
wrote on May 10, 2007 12:59 AM
I'll be your email if you'll be my inbox
damian
wrote on May 11, 2007 3:27 PM
MailMarshal has detained my other tshirt.
Dave Roberts
wrote on May 16, 2007 9:08 PM
How about one for the ladies - (or guys if you're that way inclined?)
My Outbox is also an Inbox if I'm really horny!
or how about:
After reading this, send me to 5 of your friends.
Isaac
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derek
wrote on June 26, 2008 2:50 AM
Very funny! lol.
Wczasy Ustka
wrote on July 20, 2008 6:15 PM
I really like the t-shirt shown in the example; I'd buy that in a heartbeat.
Got anything to add?