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The Weekly E-Newsletter (“The Weeklies”) is sent to VIP clients and past clients who already know the team and have an established relationship with us. Unlike the Weekly Content Roundup, which highlights agent blogs broadly, the Weeklies focus more on relationship-building, client engagement, and community updates.

The tone should feel more personal, conversational, and team-oriented, reflecting that this audience already knows and trusts the team.

The process includes agent submissions, marketing compilation, distribution through Follow Up Boss (FUB), and performance review.


Agent Content Submission

1. BombBomb Video Submission

Each agent records a BombBomb video for their Weekly email audience.

The video should be a short personal message that may include:

  • A quick market insight

  • Commentary on something happening locally

  • A brief update on what the team is working on

  • Mention of upcoming client events or community involvement

Once recorded, the BombBomb video must be shared in the designated Google Chat channel for Weekly emails.

Deadline: Thursday at 2:00 PM


Marketing Compilation

Once videos are submitted, the Marketing Team assumes full responsibility for drafting the Weekly email.


2. Draft the Weekly Email

The Weekly should be shorter and more curated than the Weekly Content Roundup.

The content should feel:

  • More personal

  • More community-focused

  • More relationship-driven

Marketing should consult with Nick (Visionary) when drafting to ensure that priority initiatives and messaging are included.


3. Key Content Sections

The Weekly email may include the following sections, depending on available content.

Greeting

Start with a friendly greeting using merge tags for personalization.

Example:


Opening / Personal Note

Begin with a short introduction that feels personal and conversational.

This section may include:

  • A brief market observation

  • A personal team update

  • Commentary on something happening locally


Curated Blog Content

Select one or a few relevant blog posts from the week.

Unlike the Weekly Content Roundup, the Weekly should curate content selectively, rather than listing every blog.

Provide a short description and link to each included blog.


Client Events & Community Initiatives

Highlight any client-focused events or community involvement, such as:

  • Client appreciation events

  • Fundraisers

  • Community initiatives

  • Local partnerships

If there are upcoming client events, they must be included.


Major Content Releases

Include any major team content when available, such as:

  • Monthly Market Update (MMU)

  • Podcast episodes

Provide a brief description and link where appropriate.


Things to Do in Ottawa

Include a short section highlighting events happening in Ottawa that weekend, such as:

  • Festivals

  • Markets

  • Community events

  • Seasonal activities


Closing & Call to Action

End with a short closing message and a relevant call to action.

Examples:

  • Reach out if you’re thinking about buying or selling

  • Ask us for a home valuation

  • Contact us for hyperlocal insights


Email Creation in Follow Up Boss (FUB)

4. Open Follow Up Boss

Once the draft is finalized, move into Follow Up Boss (FUB) to prepare the email.


5. Filter the Contact List

Apply the following filters:

  • Tag: WENL – Weekly E-Newsletter

  • Exclude: Unsubscribed contacts

  • Email Status: Good (not bounced or invalid)

  • Agent: Nick

Ensure All Emails are selected.


6. Create the Email

Create the email using the Weekly template.

Steps:

  1. Copy and paste the finalized Weekly content into the template.

  2. Review formatting carefully, particularly:

    • Bulleted lists

    • Spacing

    • Links


7. Embed the BombBomb Video

Use the BombBomb integration icon to embed the appropriate BombBomb video directly under the introduction section.


8. Schedule the Email

Schedule the email to send:

Friday at 8:30 AM


9. Repeat for Each Agent

Repeat the same process for each agent by adjusting the contact filters:

  • Change the Agent filter

  • Embed the appropriate BombBomb video

Each agent’s contacts should receive the version featuring their own BombBomb introduction.


Performance Review

10. Monday Review

During the Sales & Marketing meeting on Monday, review performance metrics for the Weekly email.

Key metrics include:

  • Open rate

  • Audience size

  • Click-through engagement

  • Overall performance trends

Discuss results with the team and identify opportunities to improve future newsletters.

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