"Read Option" for IMLeagues Emails/Messages

Talman

At Emory one of our best methods of communicating with participants is through IMLeagues emails and messages. It would be really beneficial to know how many of our emails are actually being opened and read. This is not a read receipt that the recipient would have to agree to, but something the software automatically produces. There are other software out there that show admins when emails have been opened/read (i.e. Frontrush, Whentowork).

Would adding this option be something that others could benefit from? Any other ideas thoughts?

Thanks,
Ricky Talman
Assistant Director, Intramural & Club Sports
Emory University Recreation & Wellness

Coon

Yes. I get the sense that few of our students actually access the website but tend to use REC*IT. Data to see if that is truly the case would be helpful.

Bracey

Yes, I'm always wondering how many students are actually reading what I send out. IMLeagues is a great way to get information out, but I'm never sure if it is working...

Switaj

Agreed, I tend to send out quite a few messages throughout the year, but am not sure if anyone is actually reading them. This also takes away the "oh, I never got an e-mail about that" excuse that happens all too frequently.

Myers

Hi Ricky,

Great timing on this post! We actually just sent our latest update email using MailChimp for the first time and it was an awesome experience. Literally at that point I decide to make it one of our top priorities to completely overhaul the message center.

Goals:

Easily build campaign lists (we have a ton of options currently, but it doesn't seem to be intuitive enough for first time users)
Easy email templates and drafts (We've already begun working on this, but after checking out mail chimp I want to add even more to it!)
Track results

Opens; Email, On Site, REC*IT App, Text (not sure if text is possible)

Anyway look for this overhaul coming early next semester. We're still investigating some things from a development perspective, but we are excited to get this overhaul on the site!