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IDEAS FOR JULY 2008 - DECEMBER 2008 Trying to come up with ideas for the customizable Section B of your monthly eNewsletter Program? You’ll find plenty of them right here. Thanks for your participation in this program. Your business is very much appreciated. - The Staff of Cornerstone Group Seasonal Content IDEA 1 (For July) Watch For The Summer Issue Of Website Compass You’ll soon receive the Summer 2008 issue of our Website Compass magazine in the mail (if it hasn’t already arrived). We send you this free quarterly publication as a value-added bonus for choosing us as your Internet Service Provider. It’s designed to help you better understand and utilize the many online resources available today. This new issue of Website Compass includes:
IDEA 2 (For July or August) Do The Math And Save Big With A Bundle The school year is about to begin and it’s time to do a little homework. Get out last month’s bills and add up what you’re currently spending on local and long distance phone services, calling features, high speed Internet access, and television. Now compare that total monthly fee with the moneysaving bundles offered by (COMPANY NAME). Our bundles often cost less than buying these services separately from different companies, allowing you to subtract up to (DOLLAR AMOUNT) per year from your household expenses. Regardless of your communications needs, you’ll find a bundle from (COMPANY NAME) that’s formulated to meet them. Take a look at the options and calculate the savings you could be enjoying. For details, visit us at (WEBSITE LINK).IDEA 3 (For July or August) Streamline Homework With High Speed Internet The hectic pace of the school year is beginning. Is your family ready? If you still have a slow Internet connection, now's the time to upgrade to high speed Internet service from (COMPANY NAME). It offers super fast and reliable Internet access at speeds much faster than a typical dial-up connection. Sign up now and your kids will be fully equipped to face the homework challenges ahead. Plus, high speed Internet from (COMPANY NAME) is available with the features you want most:
Switch to our high speed Internet now and get this school year off to a smart start. For details, visit us at (WEBSITE LINK). IDEA 4 (For fall planting season) Pick Up A Phone Before You Pick Up A Shovel Fall’s a great time to plant trees and tackle other landscaping projects. But at least 48 hours before you dig, call 811. This national hotline will arrange to have utility lines properly identified and marked on your property. It not only saves you time and money — it's the law. By taking a minute to make this call, you could prevent days of disruption to telephone service, water, cable TV, sewer, electric power or other underground utility lines. (COMPANY NAME) thanks you in advance for your cooperation in this community effort. IDEA 5 (For October) Carve The Cost Of Your Wireless Phone Service Sure, carving pumpkins gives you jack o’ lanterns for Halloween. But carving the cost of your wireless phone service gives you savings all year long. For example, does your current wireless plan make you wait until 7 pm or later to take advantage of unlimited night calling? If so, you may be able to cut costs with a wireless plan from (COMPANY NAME). Our nights start at 5 pm weekdays, so you can enjoy more hours of free calls. Talk to whomever you want for as long as you want without using any minutes or paying long distance charges. If you’d like to carve out a better wireless deal, make the switch to (COMPANY NAME). Call us at (PHONE NUMBER) or visit (WEBSITE LINK). IDEA 6 (For November) Our Thanksgiving Message To You The staff and board of (COMPANY NAME) would like to take this opportunity to thank you, our customers, for your loyal patronage during this past year. We appreciate your trust in us, and look forward to continuing to meet your communications needs. It is a pleasure to serve you and help you stay connected. To enable our employees to spend time with their families, our office will be closed on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28.IDEA 7 (For December) Holiday Schedule At (COMPANY NAME) We hope you enjoy a wonderful holiday season with family and friends. Please note that our office will be closed on the following days to allow our employees time to celebrate.
In case of a service emergency, please call us at (PHONE NUMBER). IDEA 8 (For December) You’re Invited To Our Holiday Open House (COMPANY NAME) is hosting a Holiday Open House on (DAY AND DATE) from (HOURS) at (LOCATION/ADDRESS). While you’re here, enjoy our holiday decorations as well as free candy and cookies, free gifts, and free drawings for great prizes. It’s our way of saying thanks for your loyal patronage in 2008. We wish you and your family a happy and healthy holiday season. General Content IDEA 9 Are You Ready For The Digital TV Conversion? On February 17, 2009, analog TV broadcasting will end and programming will be transmitted using digital signals. You do NOT need to take action if:
However, if either of the following situations applies to you, you’ll need to take action prior to February 17:
What action do you need to take? You have a few options. You can sign up for digital/cable TV service, purchase a new digital-ready TV, or get a converter box for your analog-only TV to allow you to receive digital signals. The U.S. government is offering up to two $40 coupons per household to help pay for the cost of certified converter boxes. For more details, visit www.DTV2009.gov or call 1-888-DTV-2009. IDEA 10 Make A Corded Phone Part Of Your Storm Plan When bad weather arrives, will your family be prepared? Severe storms and heavy winds can easily disrupt electrical service. Or a power outage could occur for other reasons. One item to be sure and have on hand is a corded landline phone, since it does not require electricity and could be your back-up method of communication during and after a storm. It’s important for you to know:
For safety’s sake, (COMPANY NAME) urges you to always have at least one corded phone in your home. For more information about the importance of having a corded phone, call us at (PHONE NUMBER). IDEA 11 Is Your Computer Safe From Viruses? There’s a good chance it isn’t. According to industry estimates, approximately 80% of computer users are unaware that their computers are contaminated with viruses including spyware and adware. If you’re not a computer security expert, how do you protect your computer? It’s easy with SecureIT Plus service from (COMPANY NAME). For just (PRICE) per month, SecureIT Plus provides fully automated and guaranteed computer protection including:
Our current SecureIT Plus subscribers are enjoying thorough protection from many of today’s Internet threats. For example, in (MONTH) alone, SecureIT Plus detected and blocked (NUMBER) viruses and (NUMBER) popups, and removed (NUMBER) examples of spyware. With SecureIT Plus, you'll never have to worry about Internet security again. For more information or to sign up, call (PHONE NUMBER) or visit (WEBSITE LINK). IDEA 12 Stamp Out Postage Costs With Online Bill Pay With First Class postage now at 42 cents, you might be looking for new ways to use fewer stamps. After all, if you’re paying 12 bills by mail each month, you’ll spend around $60 a year on postage. To reduce these costs, consider using the online bill payment service offered by your bank. It’s a quick, safe, and convenient way to pay your monthly bills. Just log into your online bank account and enter your payees. When you receive invoices, log back into the account, enter the amounts to be paid, and submit your payments for fast electronic delivery. You can pay all your bills in just seconds without having to buy stamps or checks. Not sure you’re ready to pay all your bills online? Try it out first with our own online bill payment system. Go to (WEBSITE LINK) to set up your username and password, then make your monthly telephone and/or Internet payment with a debit or credit card. For details, visit us online or call (PHONE NUMBER).IDEA 13 Be Prepared When Calling The Help Desk If you ever need to call (COMPANY NAME) for help resolving an issue with your Internet service, you’ll want to be prepared to answer several key questions. By having this information handy before you call, we’ll be able to serve you more efficiently:
If possible, it’s best to have your computer on and running when you call as well. And remember — our Help Desk is available (DAYS/TIMES), at (PHONE NUMBER). You can also visit (WEBSITE LINK). IDEA 14 For Safety’s Sake, Unplug When Lightning Strikes During thunderstorms, it’s important to protect yourself and your vulnerable electronics by being informed and prepared. Lightning can travel from outside your home to inside your home (and to you) through materials that conduct electricity including electrical wiring, phone lines, water, and plumbing.
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