Comments on: Am I Obligated To Accept Unsolicited Emails from Managers? http://www.musicalamerica.com/mablogs/?p=4864 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 04:48:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.6 By: ftmartslaw http://www.musicalamerica.com/mablogs/?p=4864&cpage=1#comment-195591 ftmartslaw Wed, 06 Jun 2012 05:33:03 +0000 http://www.musicalamerica.com/mablogs/?p=4864#comment-195591 Hi Doug If the point of the introduction is in the hopes that the recipient will hire you, your artists, or your services, then that is the very essence of a "commercial" email. It really depends on the context. If you are following up with someone you met at a conference or writing to someone who has specifically asked for information or writing an email specifically to one person with information that specifically pertains to them, I wouldn't worry about it too much. Otherwise, if you are sending an email to someone you don't know, or sending bulk emails or announcements about you, your artists, or services, then an "opt-out" clause is a good idea. Cheers, Brian Hi Doug

If the point of the introduction is in the hopes that the recipient will hire you, your artists, or your services, then that is the very essence of a “commercial” email. It really depends on the context. If you are following up with someone you met at a conference or writing to someone who has specifically asked for information or writing an email specifically to one person with information that specifically pertains to them, I wouldn’t worry about it too much. Otherwise, if you are sending an email to someone you don’t know, or sending bulk emails or announcements about you, your artists, or services, then an “opt-out” clause is a good idea.

Cheers,
Brian

]]> By: Doug Wood http://www.musicalamerica.com/mablogs/?p=4864&cpage=1#comment-193983 Doug Wood Fri, 25 May 2012 19:27:05 +0000 http://www.musicalamerica.com/mablogs/?p=4864#comment-193983 Brian, I always love your insight. I have never typically considered a simple email I send as an introduction as a commercial email. I consider it the same as an introductory phone call. Should I just have a simple footnote to have an "opt out" clause? even though it's not a bulk email? Brian,
I always love your insight.

I have never typically considered a simple email I send as an introduction as a commercial email. I consider it the same as an introductory phone call.

Should I just have a simple footnote to have an “opt out” clause? even though it’s not a bulk email?

]]> By: Ann Summers Dossena http://www.musicalamerica.com/mablogs/?p=4864&cpage=1#comment-193977 Ann Summers Dossena Fri, 25 May 2012 18:53:10 +0000 http://www.musicalamerica.com/mablogs/?p=4864#comment-193977 While the behavior of the artist manager is not something I've ever heard of before, and would never condone, I think someone should remind the orchestra manager that it's his job to know about new or emerging artists. He should have a more positive outlook in his work. Most presenters are looking for the next major star, some of whom have been bypassed by mistake. Joan Sutherland and Maria Callas are two that come to mind. Also, where has common courtesy gone? A quick and polite response by most professionals would suffice. Artist managers are deluged by requests from artists. Being rude is very destructive. While the behavior of the artist manager is not something I’ve ever heard of before, and would never condone, I think someone should remind the orchestra manager that it’s his job to know about new or emerging artists. He should have a more positive outlook in his work. Most presenters are looking for the next major star, some of whom have been bypassed by mistake. Joan Sutherland and Maria Callas are two that come to mind. Also, where has common courtesy gone? A quick and polite response by most professionals would suffice. Artist managers are deluged by requests from artists. Being rude is very destructive.

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