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Sam rather shot himself in the foot twice by not realising he was talking to the "previous" author, assuming it was that book.
But very well done on turning down the possible Creme Egg. That must have been particularly hard.
Dave | Homepage | 16.09.11 - 8:27 a.m. | #
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...but not before you have filleted it for the amusingly desperate pleas it contains. This inbox clutter does have some use, after all.
Waterhouse | 16.09.11 - 8:31 a.m. | #
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Try changing the source code of the email address to the following:
Might help make it more obvious.
IanVisits | Homepage | 16.09.11 - 9:28 a.m. | #
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Erm, OK - try that again!
href="mailto:dg@[REMOVETHISBIT]dgeezer.net?body=marketing emails not welcome, thanks"
IanVisits | Homepage | 16.09.11 - 9:28 a.m. | #
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but what would happen if you got this email....
Dear Diamond Geezer
I work for a PR company promoting the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, public transport in London especially the DLR extention to Stratford International, Westfield Stratford City and living in East London and we would like you to write about these things on your blog ..
Brian | 16.09.11 - 9:45 a.m. | #
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So if I am desparate for you not to write about me/my company all I have to do is send you an email. But it didn't work for Terminal 5 did it ?
If only Metronet had sent you an email a few years ago: "We are in the process of refurbishing your local station and thought you might like to write a series of articles about it..."
Pedantic of Purley | 16.09.11 - 9:52 a.m. | #
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To be fair to Jenny from the animal charity, was she perhaps trying to say that *this* blog (i.e. "diamond geezer") is one of the leading blogs in the UK? Admittedly, I'll guess that her offered content was/is well wide of the mark, but it reads like she was trying to flatter you?
Oh, and the chocolate gameshow thing sounds terribly complicated - I can only assume it will make sense when I see the TV ads/column inches about it.
Anne | 16.09.11 - 10:08 a.m. | #
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I stand by my mantra:
PR = F**king Liars.
But wobble a bit with the animal charity.
Jenny=Kittens
It is a well known fact that you can never have enough kittens.
Michael | 16.09.11 - 10:16 a.m. | #
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Nice one DG!
Bernie | 16.09.11 - 11:37 a.m. | #
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You wait decades for a book on London's lost rivers, and two arrive almost at once. How unfortunate for Sam. Londonist has a review of both of them, if anyone is interested. http://londonist.com/2011/09/book-review-londons-lost-rivers-a-walkers-guide.php
I wonder if they received the e-mail too...
Andrew | 16.09.11 - 12:32 p.m. | #
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That PR e-mail advertising the "Lost Rivers" book is almost too strange to be mere coincidence. Don't you think someone tried to play a joke on you?
I don't want to imagine how often we are being served promotional rubbish under the cover of authentically sounding stories. There really should be more public awareness of PR strategies. Although it must be a plague for you sorting these e-mails out, I appreciate that you keep write against them.
Joachim | 16.09.11 - 12:47 p.m. | #
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Londonist has the exact opposite view of PR to DG . . . .
I think you were a little harsh on Sam - we'd love to read your review of the Lost Rivers Book.
As for the other emails, my God they are getting worse!
Logistical | Homepage | 16.09.11 - 1:24 p.m. | #
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Yebbut Londonist needs a lot of content, and rehashing of PR with reasonable editorial control is a tried and tested means of disseminating news. There really isn't a roving reporter picking up every news story.
I still take advantage of what I see as the good offers (like the curator's talk at the National Portrait Gallery) and feel the quid pro quo of publicity and linkage is only fair if I enjoy.
Ham | Homepage | 16.09.11 - 2:02 p.m. | #
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But...but.. does this mean no more Creme Egg posts?
Darryl | Homepage | 16.09.11 - 3:26 p.m. | #
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When I click on your email link in the side bar I don't get the 'no marketing' message but I did when I clicked in the first link IanVisits posted above!
Kind of sad we won't be getting the Lost Rivers post now, but respect the principle behind it.
CornishCockney | 16.09.11 - 7:13 p.m. | #
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When I click on the contact link in your sidebar, the "marketing emails etc" message comes up too slowly. It only takes about half a second but by then my eyes have flicked away. IanVisits' idea (above) sounds good.
Great Aunt Annie | 16.09.11 - 10:36 p.m. | #
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Cheers for the email hint, let me try it.
Of course, if it works too well, you'll never get another post like this again...
diamond geezer | Homepage | 16.09.11 - 11:44 p.m. | #
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Perhaps you are the victim of a conspiracy. Imagine the scene young unpaid intern at thrusting PR company on first day seeks advice from salaried older colleague. "Why don't you try this chap?" they say with a wry smile.
It's happening to me. I regularly get calls from people enquiring after my health "today" and wanting to sell me PPI insurance.
Mwmbwls | Homepage | 17.09.11 - 5:22 a.m. | #
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Hi DG,
I'm no marketing person,
but I wonder if you'd be interesting in coming to Japan
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/japan/8818400/Japan-offers-10000-free-trips-to-foreigners.html
I think you'd love it DG.
The transport system would be of huge interest,
there are hundreds of museums ,
the language and alphabet is fascinating,
there's more history than you can shake a stick at
you can stay at my place if the accommodation is going to be a problem!
jon Allen | Homepage | 11.10.11 - 11:06 a.m. | #
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