This email both cracked me up and made me shake my head.
Hi_____,
I swear my name is Josh and not ______.
*removed* is considered one of the major breeding grounds of hip-hops finest artists and continuing this trend is up and coming artist *removed*
Really?
*removed* is a rapper/producer, with a style that has the nostalgic feel of hip hop’s “golden era” combined with today’s modern sound. I have read your page and I absolutely love the format, I feel it fits his style. It would be great if you would consider doing a review or feature on *removed*, I think your readers will enjoy reading about him and his music.
Did you really read my page? If you did, how come you don’t know my name? *chuckle*
The lesson:
I know how hard it is to personalize a note for each and every spot you’re trying to promote to. I’ll admit that I use some copy in the same ways but I make every effort to personalize it to the point that you wouldn’t know it was the same info. Getting stuff submitted like what is above makes me reach for the delete button before I make it half way through the pitch… and I have much more patience for this than most. Learn from it if you’re promoting music.