In this episode of the Sports Marketing Machine podcast, host Jeremy Neisser discusses the pros and cons of buying email lists for sports marketing. He outlines when it makes sense to purchase a list, such as for new teams, urgent campaigns, or targeting specific demographics.
The episode also covers the benefits of buying lists, including fast access to potential fans and targeted reach, as well as best practices for ensuring compliance and engagement. However, Neisser warns of the potential downsides, including data quality issues and uncertain ROI. He emphasizes the importance of building an organic list as a priority.
Takeaways
- Buying a list can expand your reach.
- Fast fan base with purchased lists.
- Work with a reputable provider.
- Data quality can be unpredictable.
- Low engagement and deliverability issues.
- ROI is going to be uncertain.
- Buying a list makes sense for one-time events.
- Gradually warm up the list.
- Quality beats quantity every time.
- Building organically should be priority number one.
Chapters00:00 Introduction to Buying Email Lists01:11 When to Consider Buying a List06:51 Benefits of Buying a List07:19 Best Practices for Buying a List09:39 Cons of Buying a List14:23 Main Takeaways and Conclusion
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