Help us create new Campaign Monitor t-shirts

By Mathew Patterson

May 07, 2009

138 Comments

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?

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138 Comments

  1. Craig Hindman
    May 8, 2009 10:36am

    “I could be yours and no one has to know…”

  2. christy kilgore
    May 8, 2009 4:18pm

    Consider yourself marked as spam.

  3. Steve
    May 8, 2009 4:28pm

    Constant Contact killer

  4. Cole
    May 8, 2009 4:34pm

    Does my button look big in this?

  5. christy kilgore
    May 8, 2009 4:37pm

    Campaign Monitor:
    What to take for better intimate life!

  6. Gez
    May 8, 2009 4:39pm

    Can’t see me clearly - click here for an online version

  7. joel harrison
    May 8, 2009 4:45pm

    (place annoying content here) 

    REAL-LIFE SPAM…
    can’t do anything about it

  8. joel harrison
    May 8, 2009 4:47pm

    Economic Downturn
    [ ] unsubscribe

  9. joel harrison
    May 8, 2009 4:48pm

    Swine Flu
    [x] unsubscribe

  10. Carl Steinhilber
    May 8, 2009 4:48pm

    “This shirt may not look like much, but it has a great open rate”

    “Click here to opt-in”

    “SPAM is soooo not sexy”

    “Do you know where your email’s been?”

    “Your inbox is safe with me”

  11. joel harrison
    May 8, 2009 4:49pm

    Terrorism
    [x] unsubscribe

  12. Chris
    May 8, 2009 4:49pm

    1) “If you can’t see the images…it’s because there aren’t any”
    2) “If you’re having trouble reading this…stop drinking”
    3) “Don’t miss out again…add me to your contacts”
    4) “Your emails keep breaking? You must be a div!”
    5) “Outlook ‘0 What?”

  13. joel harrison
    May 8, 2009 4:50pm

    Gasoline
    [x] unsubscribe

  14. Anna Yeaman
    May 8, 2009 4:50pm

    Sure It’ll look great under Ou tlook2 0 07

    http://twitpic.com/4pdc0  (here’s a photo)

  15. Jane Hammer
    May 8, 2009 4:51pm

    “To ensure delivery, add me to your address book.”

  16. joel harrison
    May 8, 2009 4:51pm

    Campaign Monitor
    [x] subscribe

  17. joel harrison
    May 8, 2009 4:55pm

    I designed Campaign Monitors new slogan
    ... and all I got was this lousy T-Shirt

  18. Jane Hammer
    May 8, 2009 4:56pm

    “Trouble viewing this shirt? Click here.”

  19. Jane Hammer
    May 8, 2009 4:56pm

    “Subscribe to my services.”

  20. AD
    May 8, 2009 5:01pm

    Better targeting will improve your response.

  21. Andrew Conn
    May 8, 2009 5:04pm

    1) Who knew that ABC Widgets Corporation was so big in Australia?

    2) Thought Process: I don’t know how much to mark this up… I’ll just double it… no wait, you think I could triple it and clients would still pay… I don’t know… that would be sweet though… just to be safe, I’ll stick with doubling it like everyone else.

    3) Thank heaven this t-shirt is on my safe sender’s list, otherwise you could see my naked tables.

  22. Mailiac
    May 8, 2009 5:06pm

    I think this guy would look great on a t-shirt:
    http:///media.retouch.dk/Mailiac/mailiaclogostor.jpg

    We call him “Mailiac” - a name he shares with our white label version og CM =)

    What do you think?

  23. Jane Hammer
    May 8, 2009 5:13pm

    “I’ll need a read reciept after you’ve viewed this shirt.”

  24. Winum
    May 8, 2009 5:16pm

    I think this guy would look great on the front of a t-shirt:
    http://media.retouch.dk/Mailiac/mailiaclogostor.jpg

    We call him “Mailiac” - funny enought the same name as our white label version of CM =)

  25. Winum
    May 8, 2009 5:23pm

    oops - double post. Thought firefox never crashed - and obviously it didn’t. Sry.

    (this is not a print idea for the t-shirt =)

  26. Jason
    May 8, 2009 5:38pm

    $5 + 1 cent per recipient
    And they say you can’t buy love.

    Jason (former t-shirt slogan winner!)
    FYI, I never received any credits for my first t-shirt :(

  27. Jason
    May 8, 2009 5:41pm

    I am CAN-SPAM compliant.

  28. Cornelius
    May 8, 2009 6:11pm

    “I like Email Marketing”

    “You send me”

    “Blacklisted!”

  29. Loren
    May 8, 2009 6:32pm

    [  ] Mark As Read

  30. Vince
    May 8, 2009 7:01pm

    would you like to bounceback to my room?
    this shirt has a 100% click rate.
    can I opt you into my life?
    I have 100% deliverability rate.

  31. Johnwithbeard
    May 8, 2009 8:29pm

    I’m a real tweetie

  32. Simon
    May 8, 2009 8:57pm

    Don’t be a < div >

  33. Simon
    May 8, 2009 8:58pm

    Refresh Junkie

  34. Dave
    May 8, 2009 9:55pm

    Tested in all major clients

  35. Kara Peters
    May 8, 2009 9:56pm

    100% Rebrandable.
    Check out my new skin.

  36. Dave
    May 8, 2009 10:32pm

    MailPimp

  37. Andrew Baker
    May 8, 2009 10:56pm

    [Copy inside the CM cloud graphic] Which I really like!]
    [Front of CM T-shirt]

          (OYO)
    Reverse me 4 d-tail…

    [Back of CM T-shirt]
            (O)wn (Y)our (O)wn

    oyoCustomers @ CampaignMonitor.com


    [Copyright .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 2009]
    [Cause its so good I might have to use it myself!]

  38. Cliff Burk
    May 9, 2009 1:03am

    it’s all a cover up!

  39. Jaclyn Smith
    May 9, 2009 2:11am

    “If you think I look good now, wait till you see me in hi-res”

    ——

    “Click here to make larger”

    (>.> I think we can take that in different ways hah)

    —-

    “Take another look, your just raising my stats”

    —-

    “Protect eyes! Use a template!”

    —-

    “5 out of 4 people suck at math - leave the stats to us.”

    ——

  40. Jaclyn Smith
    May 9, 2009 2:16am

    “Take another look, you’re just raising my stats”

    ——and to follow up on that—

    “Cehck tiwce, sned ocne.”

  41. Grant P
    May 9, 2009 2:24am

    [  ] Remember me

    [  ] Remember my details

  42. Victor Camara
    May 9, 2009 2:26am

    To make sure you get this t-shirt add .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to your address book.

    or-

    Powered by Campaign Monitor

    or-

    I received this t-shirt because I’m a super cool Campaign Monitor customer.

    last one-

    i CAN-SPAM you if i want to
    but i prefer to use Campaign Monitor

  43. Jonathan Kong
    May 9, 2009 2:58am

    I’m hungry, pass me the spam baby.

  44. Duncan Buckley
    May 9, 2009 8:24am

    (Picture of a Web 2.0 reflection) Glossy button that says:

    “Press here for a serious Call to Action!”

  45. Duncan Buckley
    May 9, 2009 8:26am

    “Envy me… I have a low Spam Count”

  46. Duncan Buckley
    May 9, 2009 8:28am

    (For the lads)

    Front - “Thanks to Campaign Monitor…”

    Back - “I’m a real E-male”

  47. batdevis
    May 9, 2009 9:39am

    mailme, stupid.

  48. pixi
    May 9, 2009 10:00am

    What you send, they will receive.

  49. pixi
    May 9, 2009 10:02am

    Send and they will recieve.

  50. Amit
    May 9, 2009 12:02pm

    I, http://www.ilogo.org, would love to make these T-shirts for you at half the price for anybody else in better quality too…

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