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Help us create new Campaign Monitor t-shirts

May 06, 2009

You may have seen, heard of or even worn one of our Campaign Monitor shirts in the past — we've sold and given away quite a few over the last couple of years. The ideas for the shirts came from a competition we ran, where all of you contributed your ideas, and voted on your favorites.

Here's a reminder of what the winners look like:

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On the left we have The Counter: "This shirt has been viewed 4782 times". That slogan was from Jason Dancisin. In the center is Security: "To protect your security, the image on this shirt was suppressed automatically". Thanks to Mark Brownlow for his winning slogan work.

And finally on the right I'm Single: "I'm single, forward me to a friend". I have to take responsibility for that one. We have both men's and women's cuts for the shirts, which we are told is a rarity in the nerd-software-shirt world.

After two years of these sweet designs, the time has come for some new shirts. We may well keep the old ones in rotation, but we're also looking for some new ideas, and that is where you come in. Today we are launching our new t-shirt competition, your chance to have your slogan or idea designed and printed and available in actual meat space clothing form.

So how does this work?

It's super simple. Just leave a comment below with your suggested slogan, phrase or other idea. We'll collect them for a week or two, and then put them to a public vote. We do of course reserve the right ultimately to decide on which ones get printed. Having seen some of the previous suggestions, this is essential!

Here's the chart showing the most popular suggestions from last time:

Results for the last competition. The top 3 are described above.

Keep in mind, this is something that will be representing Campaign Monitor, so as funny as your 'stimulus package' gags might be, they probably won't make it onto a shirt. Don't let that stop you making the comment though! Try thinking about some of the phrases used in Campaign Monitor and email marketing to kick off some ideas.

What is in it for me?

We're going to have some awesome prizes for the top 3 selected shirts. That will include receiving one of each of the winning designs, plenty of Campaign Monitor credits and for the ultimate winner, a very cool prize which we'll announce later.

What are the rules?

The first rule of the t-shirt competition is that you can talk about the t-shirt competition. The second rule is that you can submit as many ideas as you like. Otherwise, it is pretty well open. Obviously we are looking for email marketing related ideas, things which could be conceivably used on a Campaign Monitor shirt.

How can I get a shirt, once they are done?

This time around, we won't be selling the shirts at all. We'll be giving away shirts to designers who feature in our gallery, people who are helpful in our forums, and to people we meet at the various web design events we sponsor or attend.

So get cracking on some awesome campaigns for your clients, and you could well end up with a new shirt as well as some mark-up profits.

What is your idea for a Campaign Monitor shirt?

Posted in: Observations & Answers

138 Comments

Craig
May 6, 2009 10:40am

This shirt was given to me by Campaign Monitor.
(You get what you pay for!!)
Richard
May 6, 2009 10:57am

Rebrand me, I’m resellable
Elaine
May 6, 2009 11:20am

Re-brand, re-sell and profit

from this page here http://www.campaignmonitor.com/features/re-brand-re-sell-and-profit/
Wayde Christie
May 6, 2009 11:49am

I reckon that bird & cloud shirt that was floating around at Web Directions last year was great. You know… ‘Did you get my email?’. ‘Yes’.

Brilliant!
Joey
May 6, 2009 11:58am

Front: Not a DESIGNER?
Back: This shirt’s not for you.
Mathew Patterson
May 6, 2009 12:05pm

@Wayde - you mean this one? That is based on Carla Hackett’s original, so probably not up for grabs.
Mathew Patterson
May 6, 2009 12:08pm

Here’s my own entry: “Please unsubscribe me from this conversation”
Jesse S
May 6, 2009 12:20pm

You mouth is in direct violation of CAN-SPAM compliance.
Andres Colmenares
May 6, 2009 1:15pm

“We are the Threadless of e-mail.” :]
Terry
May 6, 2009 1:24pm

Campaign Monitor
The other million dollar homepage!
Joey
May 6, 2009 1:39pm

[ your brand here ]
Craig
May 6, 2009 1:51pm

They hand out over a million $ to designers around the world, and all I get is this lousy t-shirt!!
Ros
May 6, 2009 2:17pm

Email. Because discussion is overrated.
Stefan Seiz
May 6, 2009 6:44pm

No stamps required!
Douglas Neiner
May 6, 2009 6:56pm

You are reading the text-only version of this shirt.
Lou
May 6, 2009 6:57pm

Draft up your own email.
Better than a draft up your skirt.
Lou
May 6, 2009 7:00pm

This conversation would not pass through popular spam filters.
Lou
May 6, 2009 7:03pm

I am tracking your response.
Lou
May 6, 2009 7:08pm

Mark up markup.
Lou
May 6, 2009 7:10pm

I’ll support you when Gmail won’t.
Lou
May 6, 2009 7:11pm

<style> in <body>
Tobias
May 6, 2009 8:27pm

“Copy & Paste Therapist”
Bruno Bergher
May 6, 2009 9:26pm

“I don’t look this good in Outlook 2007.”
Jaclyn Smith
May 6, 2009 10:00pm

“Just make this look pretty.” -Boss
Jaclyn Smith
May 6, 2009 10:02pm

Tell A Friend!
Jaclyn Smith
May 6, 2009 10:04pm

404 error: file not found
Jaclyn Smith
May 6, 2009 10:07pm

It’s a designer thing, you just wont understand.
Joshua Hays
May 6, 2009 10:41pm

my email would kick your emails ass.
Joshua Hays
May 6, 2009 10:42pm

email was just pwnd
Nathan Pitman
May 6, 2009 10:43pm

How about:

“Not Junk” - in OS button style.

or

“Click here to read the web based version of this T-shirt”
Nathan Pitman
May 6, 2009 10:45pm

or… depending on your mood, two different T-shirts to pick from:

“Soft Bounce”

and

“Hard Bounce”
Joshua Hays
May 6, 2009 10:45pm

send & receive done right
Nathan Pitman
May 6, 2009 10:50pm

ok, this really is my last one:

“If you no longer wish to hear from me, place your fingers in your ears to instantly unsubscribe”
Douglas Neiner
May 7, 2009 1:17am

Webmail Strips My Style
Nippr
May 7, 2009 1:28am

There’s table designers and there’s <table> designers
Nippr
May 7, 2009 1:37am

Knight of the good lookin’ <table>
mari
May 7, 2009 3:52am

550 5.1.1 : It’s not you; it’s me.
Jaclyn
May 7, 2009 5:28am

Could not open shirt file. Please download overly updated shirt player here.
Kitsimons
May 7, 2009 8:34am

I’ll get straight into your junk.

Reply to: _____________

Inline styles display: none;
Bart
May 7, 2009 8:38am

“Report this shirt as spam”
Joey
May 7, 2009 9:17am

Can’t see this shirt? Take off to view online.
Anna Yeaman
May 7, 2009 2:46pm

F**K 2007

My husband Graeme’s suggestion :) he often has to fix Outlook 2007 issues…

Less rude option

Sure, it’ll look great in Ou tlook2 0 07

(use messed up spacing, font and line heights for “Outlook 2007” or have the words Outlook 2007 in a weird place like on the side of the tee because its trashed your layout)
Jarrod Taylor
May 7, 2009 4:08pm

1F Y0U h4V3 TR0U8L3
R34D1NG TH15 T5H1RT
PL3453 CL1CK H3R3
Jarrod Taylor
May 7, 2009 6:13pm

I <>
CAMPAIGNS

or…

I <3
CAMPAIGNS

either in the “I [heart] NY” style
Jarrod Taylor
May 7, 2009 6:16pm

Also available in plain text
(in a fancy font)
Dave Townsend
May 7, 2009 7:14pm

Ask me about my conversion rate
Dave Townsend
May 7, 2009 7:15pm

100% Opens
100% Clicks
0% Bounces
Craig Hindman
May 7, 2009 7:20pm

Back | Campaign Monitor

Front | Send & Receive

( Perhaps with the S & R icon )
Craig Hindman
May 7, 2009 7:23pm

“I may look better in your skin”

Campaign Monitor
Craig Hindman
May 7, 2009 7:35pm

“Customise Me”

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