Monday, September 17, 2007

AM Inbox: More victims of the Yahoo Mail Classic glitch

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RetailEmail.Blogspot monitors the email marketing campaigns of more than 100 of the top online retailers. Here are highlights from our inbox this morning:

Chadwick’s, 9/14 — Let's Celebrate! Take $50 OFF Your Entire Order
SmartBargains, 9/14 — Cast a glow. 3-day savings on lighting plus free shipping
Orvis, 9/14 — Get an extra sweepstakes entry and save $10 at Orvis
Furniture.com, 9/14 — Double Discount Days - You can save over 25%!
REI, 9/14 — Just Added - Patagonia, JanSport and more at REI-OUTLET
Norm Thompson, 9/15 — Email bonus: You get a FREE 100" PEARL NECKLACE!
Chadwick’s, 9/16 — Dear Customer, URGENT! Time Is Running Out...
TigerDirect, 9/16 — Exclusive: 7x Optical Zoom Samsung 7.2mp Camera $199

All of these emails were affected by the rendering glitch in Yahoo Mail Classic that appears to be related to Yahoo Shortcuts. See the update of Friday’s Alert for more details.

Ralph Lauren, 9/16 — Your Backstage Pass to the Spring Fashion Show
This is the most extensive display of video clips that I’ve seen in an email. The landing page mirrors the email (or vice versa) and is pretty slick.



Ross-Simons, 9/15 — Fun 3 Minute Celebrity Survey! Ross-Simons Wants Your Opinion.
Ross-Simons is polling their subscribers about their opinion about certain celebrities. They asked, among a few other things, who among the following celebrities you most admired and least, you trusted most, was the most fashionable, you would most like to have lunch with, had the best story to tell: Andie MacDowell, Angie Harmon, Christie Brinkley, Faith Hill, Reba McIntyre, Deborah Messing, Giada De Laurantiis, Jamie Lee Curtis, Norah Jones, Nicolette Sheridan, Valerie Bertinelli, Sarah Ferguson, Isabella Rossellini, Patricia Heaton, Linda Evans



SUBJECTIVITY SCANNER:
DisneyShopping, 9/14 — FREE Shipping on Costumes & Accessories! Limited Time Only
Saks Fifth Avenue, 9/14 — NY Runway Wrap-up + Free Shipping
Neiman Marcus, 9/15 — Discover the HORCHOW SHOWROOM + FREE SHIPPING
eBags, 9/14 — It's here...T-Tech by Tumi - available now at eBags
Road Runner Sports, 9/14 — Are you prepared for Fall? Nike has the answer.
Home Depot, 9/14 — Tackle Fall Cleanup + Free Shipping on Tools!
Northern Tool, 9/14 — Chad, Fall Cleanup Sale At Northern Tool
Staples, 9/14 — See our clearance blowout in the Sunday circular and save up to 90%
Sharper Image, 9/14 — Free Delivery on select Massage Chairs!
Bloomingdale’s, 9/14 — Save 20% During Denim Days!
Coldwater Creek, 9/14 — 25% off all jackets, this weekend only! Plus...
Lands’ End, 9/13 — New! Great fall outfits start with the softest sweater.
Dell, 9/14 — Big Savings on Top Brand Electronics from Dell

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