If you are smart, you have a mailing list so that it’s easy to communicate with the people who have asked you to do so.
But are you using that mailing list to “push” information that you need “pushed” to your fans- selfishly?
You know… here’s some pictures of me. Here’s where I’m gonna be Here’s what I need for you to do for me.
Or, are you using it to find out what THEY need from YOU. Maybe something like, “I’d love it if you had wristbands”.. or “coffee mugs” or “a club mix of your songs? You may be surprised what you’ll find out.
The fact is, If you are selfish with the your mailing list or website content, you may NEVER know what your fans really want from you!
Keep being “pushy” and selfish and they’ll be ON to you and OFF your list.
Some other things you can “update” them may be: Funny Stories, encouragement, maybe find out if they’d like to go grab a bite after a concert.
Bottom line:
Don’t be one of those rude people who only call when they need something. You know who you are.
What are some things that one of YOUR fans have asked for that surprised you?
thanks in advance for your comments.
Since our fans at this point in time are between the ages of 5 and 11 we are never rude to them. That would be setting a bad example (G) Now if everyone had the same mindset no matter what age the fan that would be way cool!
I think this is more than email we are talking about here. Anytime a ministry gets too one-sided, they run the risk of being rude. I think the rudeness can always be corrected by asking, “what can I do for them”.
I think you are already doing that Karen.
Thanks for your insight!
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