Current spam emails

Hi Graham

Unfortunately, there are tons of these popping up everywhere.  We receive a number of requests from people stating they have purchased a database online, and want us to send out to this through our systems - no chance.

I believe this is the same database going round and round, and it is on ebay for about £50 for so many trillion.  Unfortunately, it is massively out of date, and 1 of our clients purchased this last year (against our advice) - they sent out to the entire base, next thing they know their website is removed by the hosting company for spamming.  It has taken them a year to rebuild their business and I'd hate anything similar to happen to others.

Email lists do work, it is a multi-million pound industry, although they need to researched, up-to-date and come with guarantees.  Oh, and you need to be able to track down the individual again that sold you the list before they dissapear into thin air.

Off my soap box now 

I've tried both....purchased a list and had most of the emails bounce back and got warned for spamming - I wouldn't recommend this.#

Next went through a company that designed and managed a campaign for me - 12 months @5000 emails per month - if you come across Swift Mailing or RJ Swift Consultants, or their staff John Murphy/Jeanette McCambridge could you tell them the police would like to speak to them!

Sure there are some good companies out there though!

Actually on my desk is the Business Growth Show magazine (4N Members). Back page inside cover advert for a company called b2b leadforce www.b2bleadforce.com who seem to offer access to lists for £25 (+VAT) per month. Has anyone on here tried this service, or would they care to comment?