I received an email yesterday with an offer of free stuff if I post an honest review on my website. I’ve copied it here, without any product or name information:
"Dear Blogger,
I’m writing to you from *******, a relationship marketing
agency that’s working with the makers of ***** to promote the
launch of their new *******.
Get Free *******!
We would love to send you free samples of new *******.
Why? Because we recognize that others value your opinions, and that you take the time to share your insights.
What’s the catch? There is none. All we ask is that you post an honest review on your blog.
Of course, we hope that you like the product, but we’re most interested
in your opinion. And we would appreciate a link to your review after
you have posted it online.
Be Among the First to Try *********!
Reply to this email with your mailing address, and we’ll send your free
samples in four to six weeks. In the meantime, you can check out our website to learn more.
We look forward to sending you ******. Give it a
try and even share ***** with friends and family. Then please
post your review, and let us–****** everywhere–know what
you think.
Best regards,
********"
Yeah right. If I’m going to do word of mouth marketing I’ll do it without bribes. Now, if they were giving away laptops…….
