The world may never know how close it was to hearing the entire Benchmark Email staff singing “Mandy.” Okay…maybe that wasn’t close at all. You’re welcome.

Looks Like We Made It – Happy Birthday to Barry Manilow

Paul wrote a very nice blog post for Mr. Manilow’s birthday. Me? I suggested we record a video of our entire office singing “Mandy.” Somehow Paul’s idea won. Read Paul’s “winning” Happy Birthday to Barry Manilow.

Benchmark Email Newsletter Awards: Most Inviting Email

In an excellent example of great minds think alike, Jen chose the email covered in baked goods. I’d accept that invitation ten times out of ten. Satisfy your sweet tooth with the eye candy of the latest Benchmark Email Newsletter Awards: Most Inviting Email.

Online Tools for Small Business: Free Online PDF Applications

Running a business of any size often means loads and loads of documents. In today’s digital, paperless world that can cause a bit of a conundrum. You might not always want the recipient of the document to be able to edit it. Enter the PDF. Check out these Online Tools for Small Business: Free Online PDF Applications.

7 Proven Health Benefits to Include in Your Winery Email Newsletter

All Hal’s post was missing was the soundbite from Anchorman of Champ Kind saying “and that’s a scientific fact!” with a “WHAMMY!” for good measure. Health benefits and drinking alcohol. We love Hal for making them good hand in hand. Now if only he’d write one about desserts we could really have some guilt free indulgence. For now, discover the 7 Proven Health Benefits to Include in Your Winery Email Newsletter.

Beyond Benchmark Email: Ride with the Pilgrim on the 405

I can’t remember if I made a Buzz Lightyear joke for Jen’s last Beyond Benchmark Email post. I guess the real question is, do you? I’m putting my money on no. To infinity and Beyond Benchmark Email: Ride with the Pilgrim on the 405 (this was actually the original catchphrase #falsemoviefacts)!

New Benchmark Feature: Change Recipient Time Zone When You Send

This new toy exemplifies the worldwide focus that Benchmark Email has. You can change the timezone you want to send to when you are scheduling your email’s delivery. If you’re anything like me, you’ll jump at the opportunity not to do math. Check out the New Benchmark Feature: Change Recipient Time Zone When You Send.

Top 7 Tips for Effective Real Estate Video Emails

Moving is a pain in the butt. I wish that I had realtors sending me email campaigns with video tours when I had to move last summer. It would have saved me several trips to awful apartments and houses. Next time I have to move, that problem can be solved with the Top 7 Tips for Effective Real Estate Video Emails.

Cablevision Blends Television and Opt-in Email Marketing

One of the most obvious pieces of advice in the world of marketing is watch what your competitors are doing. Take note of what works and what doesn’t work. It seems that Cablevision has stumbled onto something that their competitors and everybody else are likely to duplicate. See how Cablevision Blends Televison and Opt-in Email Marketing.

Voice Over Internet (VOI) Programs That Can Boost Your Business

Not everyone can let their words on a page do the talking for them. For them, there’s Voice Over Internet (VOI) Programs That Can Boost Your Business.

Listen to Denise Keller on Inspiration at Work

You can hear all about what makes Benchmark Email such a great place to work. Now if we can just get some of those nap stations I’ve read about, we’d really be set. So, Listen to Denise Keller on Inspiration at Work.