Hi everyone!! I am looking at different ways to send news letters. I have looked into constantcontact, but wanted to see what else was out there. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!
Thanks,
Juls
Thanks,
Juls
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# Summary A dealer seeking newsletter solutions asked for alternatives to Constant Contact, receiving recommendations for multiple platforms including MailChimp, IMN (iMakeNews), Sensible Driver, Streamsend, 3 Birds Marketing, and Aweber. The thread reveals a spectrum of options: complete all-in-one solutions with pre-built templates and support (IMN, Sensible Driver, 3 Birds Marketing) versus simpler, more affordable self-serve platforms (MailChimp, Aweber), with general consensus that MailChimp offers the best delivery rates and value for basic needs. The key insight is that dealerships should prioritize their budget and technical comfort level, as industry-specific solutions provide more support and features but at higher cost, while general platforms require more hands-on work but are cheaper.
I've used just about all of them and Constant Contact I like the least. For best delivery rates, service and value is mailchimp.com.
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Sensible Driver does some good work: Kihon Media develops e-newsletters and e-magazines for auto dealers and the auto industry
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Juls, I use IMN - imakenews for 2 of my dealers and overall I'm satisfied though it's not the cheapest service on the block. My support rep is very good though. The reporting is decent, especially if you really dig into it and you use the "follow-up" feature where you can really target your message to the right people, of course they charge extra for this feature 
I would consider 3 Birds Marketing email marketing
As Ryan has pointed out, Sensible Driver would be one to consider as well.
These 3 above mentioned services are complete solutions and support pre-defined articles.
For a more self-serve approach you have many options but of course are more "work".
MailChimp is what I personally use for my DealerRefresh Newsletters and email updates.
I'm also a fan of AWeber.
Constant Contact has been around for a long time and is one to consider.
icontact is another service I was considering at one point.
Lot's of options!
I would consider 3 Birds Marketing email marketing
As Ryan has pointed out, Sensible Driver would be one to consider as well.
These 3 above mentioned services are complete solutions and support pre-defined articles.
For a more self-serve approach you have many options but of course are more "work".
MailChimp is what I personally use for my DealerRefresh Newsletters and email updates.
I'm also a fan of AWeber.
Constant Contact has been around for a long time and is one to consider.
icontact is another service I was considering at one point.
Lot's of options!
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I use Aweber for my blog and absolutely love it. I don't use their "templates" just a simple broadcast with my personalized message. However I think in the dealership space dealers are looking for something they can use for a newsletter.
Thank you so much for your suggestions. Now it's figuring out what is the best way to go. I'm just starting with all of this and some of it is over my head!!
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# Summary A dealer seeking newsletter solutions asked for alternatives to Constant Contact, receiving recommendations for multiple platforms including MailChimp, IMN (iMakeNews), Sensible Driver, Streamsend, 3 Birds Marketing, and Aweber. The thread reveals a spectrum of options: complete all-in-one solutions with pre-built templates and support (IMN, Sensible Driver, 3 Birds Marketing) versus simpler, more affordable self-serve platforms (MailChimp, Aweber), with general consensus that MailChimp offers the best delivery rates and value for basic needs. The key insight is that dealerships should prioritize their budget and technical comfort level, as industry-specific solutions provide more support and features but at higher cost, while general platforms require more hands-on work but are cheaper.
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