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How to create a news letter AYSO Chicago Region. By: Charmaine & Zevi. What is a newsletter?.
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How to create a news letter AYSO Chicago Region By: Charmaine & Zevi
What is a newsletter? A newsletter is a printed or emailed report of information and ideas that is distributed on a regular basis. This can be a monthly or semi-annually article that is dispensed to a group of interested people. Newsletters can range from two to eight pages in length. The quality and content can vary depending on its purpose .
When should you create a newsletter? • When information must reach many people. • Educate or inform the community on important issues. • When attracting new members. • To build a sense of common purpose, or motivation. • For feedback from members of your group. • Increase recognition of organization or belief in its cause. • Public views as a credible and significant group.
Reasons why you will be creating a workplace newsletter This is to build a sense of camaraderie. To create a positive work environment. Shine a positive light on the company. Highlight employee’s achievements. To keep our members up to date. To reduce the time spent sharing information. To announce regular schedule meeting
Tools needed to create a newsletter A computer or, Software that includes a capacity for word processing. Design software and graphics. A high quality printer or, E-mail Patience!
Software you can use to create a news letter Microsoft Word Microsoft Publisher Microsoft Outlook E-mail Adobe InDesign Google Docs
Steps for all newsletters • Decide what will be in the issue and how much of each will be included – for • articles • features • news notes • opinion pieces
Newsletter Assessment Rubric Criteria: 1 = Poor, 2 = Average, 3 = Excellent
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Constant Contact • A popular website used to create email marketing • Easy to use • Created email newsletter in 20 minutes • Check your neiu emails to see it.
Let’s Look at the Email • What are the components of the email? • Picture • Date and issue • Headlines • Articles • Sidebar
Let’s Look at the Email (cont.) • What else could be added? • More pictures • Calendar • Sign up form • Coupon