Tag Archives: spam

electing the best spammers

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Chris Houchens

The people who seem to be the most clueless about communication are incumbent politicians. And the area that they seems to be the most clueless about is opt-in/opt-out communication of any kind. Initiate any contact with them and you’re added … Continue reading →

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no thanks

Posted on October 3, 2008 by Chris Houchens

So I get this email from a major organization that you’re well aware of – ….we’ve received inquiries from [redacted] members who are wondering about the reports they are receiving from [redacted], Inc. We put together a short FAQ to … Continue reading →

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zero tolerance social media

Posted on September 16, 2008 by Chris Houchens

For the last couple of months, I’ve been on the receiving end of Peter Shankman’s thrice daily HARO email blast. I think it’s great — on many levels. I have functioned as a source for a few reporters doing marketing … Continue reading →

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cyprus snail spam

Posted on June 18, 2008 by Chris Houchens

I’ve been getting alot of pitches lately in the inbox. (You know, because I’m such an A-lister.) But while the spinmeisters sending the email are working hard to find marketing/business blogs, they’re not putting much effort into the actual pitches. … Continue reading →

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spam that I had to open

Posted on December 24, 2007 by Chris Houchens

So from Pat, Vanna and from all of us to all of you, have a festive Christmas. Pass it on…

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