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CROWLER

CROWLER

Anabolic Innovations Owner
How do we get the word out to more people without SPAMMING them?

We REALLY appreciate you people who come here, read posts and make posts and of course those who make purchases.

But it is frustrating to see post after post asking various companies for products we already sell. It seems these people just do NOT know that we already have them eg various flavors of protein powder in particular.

I have seen it for a number of weeks or actually months.

So if anyone has suggestions I would be very pleased to have you let us know.

Thank you for your time and your help.


CROWLER
 
Once I try it, I'll add the protein powder to my sig too. I haven't tried it yet b/c I have some bills and some Nectars left over, but I trust that it is good.

Beyond that, maybe you can come up with a banner (the ones that show up on the forum index) that gives less-acquainted members a sense of what Anabolic Innovations sells. As I mentioned to you before, the name makes the Co. sound a bit like a site for research supps. Just my .02
 
I kinda Agree with Beo, but being that "new" wave of supplements are gearing towards to being "naturally" anabolic, the inovations they have bought out have been great esp cycle support, as well as a cheaper version of the OHH so Underrecognized BCAA's... I def can spread the word...
 
Good points you guys. Anabolic Innovations doesn't really scream HEY WE HAVE 13 FLAVORS OF PROTEIN POWDER :)


CROWLER
 
But I wouldn't change the name, just modify the marketing approach. Maybe you could have a multimedia banner that does (literally) scream "13 flavors of protein"

I've been spreading the word at my gym and giving people the site, but I haven't seen anyone come in with aminos yet.
 
Beelzebub said:
i forgot the fvcker sold protein. :run:
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That's 'cause yer head is soooo far up yer arse they are gonna have to cut in switch backs to get to it.:run:





























:D
 
CROWLER said:
Good points you guys. Anabolic Innovations doesn't really scream HEY WE HAVE 13 FLAVORS OF PROTEIN POWDER :)


CROWLER
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well part of the problem is that about the only place I can I pimp your warz is in mod forums, most boards have board sponsers that sell similar items and would not appreacate my telling everyone how bad you guys kick there ass. Half a dozen boards (smaller ones) and no one was needing another sponcer (well couldn't take one).

And I would love to put your banner in my sig but they took that away.

on the bright side word of mouth does work even if its a little slow. esp after I bring cookies for luch and eat them in front of everyone for lunch :twisted: (the girls up front are dieting)

I believe that you are going to due well here guys, you have better products, great customer service, and pricing that is almost too good. a little persiverance and some more marketing is all that is required here I think.
 
give it time. my wife has already vowed to share cookies with all her co-workers........at a slight profit of course :D
 
Hey Crowler..

If you come up with some kind of flyer, I'd post it on the bulletin board at the gym I go to. Just a thought.
 
Wait wait wait....

Crowler could you refresh my memory....what kind of college degree do you have?
 
Another thing....

I will be a company rep, and all I ask for is LakeMountD to stop making fun of me! :icon_lol:
 
Well on other boards, I have started to mention your products as recommendations. And I have a review page full of teh supps I have taken and I am going to update it with all the stuff I have recieved from you, so hopefully people will see and consider purchasing. Other than that I guess it would just be word of mouth kinda thing. I also have a supplement shop near me that I could see if they are willing to add your products. I am not sure if you have enough man power to get that done, but I am willing to see if they would be interested.
 
Beowulf said:
Maybe Crowler has something to resolve "head-in-rectum syndrome". Gotta have hope :D
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I'll get right on it. You guys know damn well I can find studies on anything haha :twisted:
 
You could probably start with a wider variety of banner adds. Create some banners which emphasize the elements of your business that you think need attention, and rotate those around to help remind people.
 
yeahright said:
You could probably start with a wider variety of banner adds. Create some banners which emphasize the elements of your business that you think need attention, and rotate those around to help remind people.
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I can help with this....
 
CROWLER said:
How do we get the word out to more people without SPAMMING them?

We REALLY appreciate you people who come here, read posts and make posts and of course those who make purchases.

But it is frustrating to see post after post asking various companies for products we already sell. It seems these people just do NOT know that we already have them eg various flavors of protein powder in particular.

I have seen it for a number of weeks or actually months.

So if anyone has suggestions I would be very pleased to have you let us know.

Thank you for your time and your help.


CROWLER
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The way this is worded, it sounds like you don't even feel that the membership of AM is aware of your product line. If that's the case, why don't you find out about headlining one of the emailed AM Newsletters. It seems I get them every week or two and sometimes there is one of the board sponsors pimping a sale or a new product or something. This would go out to the entire membership and you could use it to market your 13 flavors of protein and whatever else.
I think word of mouth is great, but a little slow. So if more people here were aware, that would be more mouths telling more people, then the typically slow word of mouth could speed up exponentially.

dd
 
diamonddave said:
The way this is worded, it sounds like you don't even feel that the membership of AM is aware of your product line. If that's the case, why don't you find out about headlining one of the emailed AM Newsletters. It seems I get them every week or two and sometimes there is one of the board sponsors pimping a sale or a new product or something. This would go out to the entire membership and you could use it to market your 13 flavors of protein and whatever else.
I think word of mouth is great, but a little slow. So if more people here were aware, that would be more mouths telling more people, then the typically slow word of mouth could speed up exponentially.

dd
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Diamond Dave NOW You are talking :)

Yes that is what I was intending to say that there are a very large percentage of the members here do not know of the products available at Anabolic Innovation. Not assuming they would want them, just that I have seen posts over and over again asking for peanut butter protein powder and I :frustrate when I see them.

I REALLY do appreciate you guys spreading the word BUT do not expect it by a long shot.

DD, you have a good idea about the newsletter. I just am not so sure how many people get them and then actually read them. Mine comes to my bulk folder which automatically gets emptied when logging out.

Another Board sponsor had a thread asking how many people had seen their advertisement in the newsletter and there were VERY few responses. Of course there is a fee to appear in the newsletter, which there should be and I am not sure I would receive an equal or greater amount of business for that fee.

Thanks


CROWLER
 
myspace has bodybuilding groups... try there. I have a banner on my myspace page of the BB forum I visit daily. i've asked around for forum banners but noone responds. but its an idea to get your name out there
 
How about have a newsletter that you sign up for on your Site. It can let you know about the sales etc. People who may not buy then will def. want to know about your sales.
 
I would definately get the banners going as I think that's the most cost effective thing right now.

And I just saw your PM yesterday.... some how it was passed over. I will be responding tonight when I get home.

Brent... get to work on those banners... kthxbye. :hammer:
 
CROWLER said:
Another Board sponsor had a thread asking how many people had seen their advertisement in the newsletter and there were VERY few responses. Of course there is a fee to appear in the newsletter, which there should be and I am not sure I would receive an equal or greater amount of business for that fee.
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I vaguely remember that. If I'm not mistaken, the question was asked within the sponsors own section. I think you are trying to reach those that don't regularly visit AI's area.
Perhaps (with mod approval), LMD could set up a poll in one of the central areas like Supps or General Chat to find out how many receive/open the AM newsletter. Then you could judge how many non-AI regulars you might reach. It seems that AM would welcome this since it would provide them with valuable info too. If they want to use it as a revenue tool, they need to make it where as many folks as possible are getting and reading it.

I think there are two other avenues to look at.
1. Use the available resources provided by AM which you are paying to sponsor.
2. Get members to willingly supply their email addresses to you for periodic informational mailings.

So maybe something like this:
In the (under used) Contests section, you start a contest with the title of FREE PEANUT BUTTER FLAVORED PROTEIN. You have them provide their email addresses to you with the understanding that you will occasionally send out info like, new product announcements, new website features, etc. Then from the valid email addresses you receive, you could choose 5 (you pick the actual number) people to receive 2 lbs (again, you pick the amount) of free peanut butter flavored protein.
I think that will give you a lot of voluntary email addresses to use to your advantage, and at the same time, you're letting the general membership of AM know that you have something that they have been looking for.

This is just a quick idea that came to mind. I bet it could be tweaked by you & LMD to fit your specific needs & goals. There are probably a thousand variations of this same idea that could help out with some extra thought also.

Anyway, I hope this will spur some other ideas.

dd
 
diamonddave said:
Perhaps (with mod approval), LMD could set up a poll in one of the central areas like Supps or General Chat to find out how many receive/open the AM newsletter.
dd
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Ohhhhh I see how it is DiamondDave, send ME into the snake pit, the expendable one! hahaha :hammer:
 
diamonddave said:
I think there are two other avenues to look at.
1. Use the available resources provided by AM which you are paying to sponsor.
2. Get members to willingly supply their email addresses to you for periodic informational mailings.

So maybe something like this:
In the (under used) Contests section, you start a contest with the title of FREE PEANUT BUTTER FLAVORED PROTEIN. You have them provide their email addresses to you with the understanding that you will occasionally send out info like, new product announcements, new website features, etc. Then from the valid email addresses you receive, you could choose 5 (you pick the actual number) people to receive 2 lbs (again, you pick the amount) of free peanut butter flavored protein.
I think that will give you a lot of voluntary email addresses to use to your advantage, and at the same time, you're letting the general membership of AM know that you have something that they have been looking for.

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dd
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I an LOVING THIS!

Definitely something I can use. Thanks Dave!


CROWLER
 
I do a similar thing that Dave mentioned on another forum I moderate.

If a section of that forum is falling behind in user activity, I post a contest where the winner gets a $50 Amazon gift certificate, all they have to do is post X number meaningful posts in that forum.

It makes a snowball effect that gets that section back to the top, and someone gets some cash for their efforts.


I know your situation is slighly different, but the same marketing principal can be applied. Dave's suggestion was good :)
 
more great info thanks moklepaul.


CROWLER
 
Skye said:
time to earn your keep. :whip:
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Haha damnit CROWLER knows I have! Heck I told him this morning in an e-mail how good of an employee I was since I am at my desk reading Anabolic Innovations e-mails and when I turn around and look at my bed there is a hot ass girl laying there. HAHA. Doesn't she realize I have work to do? :rofl:
 
Skye said:
time to earn your keep. :whip:
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Yea but his keep wouldn't feed a chicken for a week :hammer:


CROWLER
 
LakeMountD said:
Haha damnit CROWLER knows I have! Heck I told him this morning in an e-mail how good of an employee I was since I am at my desk reading Anabolic Innovations e-mails and when I turn around and look at my bed there is a hot ass girl laying there. HAHA. Doesn't she realize I have work to do? :rofl:
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Well I was going to post a the gay simle guy but I can't post pics. But at any rate I hope she just needed a break bro or I am going to be worried about you.
 
Skye said:
Well I was going to post a the gay simle guy but I can't post pics. But at any rate I hope she just needed a break bro or I am going to be worried about you.
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haha didn't get to bed til' 5 a.m. so she was getting a loonnnggg break.
 
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