From: auction_issue AT yahoo DOT com Message-Id: <199902250945.EAA07070@delorie.com> To: Subject: I was referred by wine bidder Date: Wed, 24 Feb 1999 01:46:50 Reply-To: djgpp AT delorie DOT com Let's work together - FREE promotion in INDULGE Magazine Hello, Wednesday February 25th, 1999 I was referred to your site by wine bidder. They thought you would be interested in our great offer and suggested I contact you. I am the Director of Marketing for the award winning INDULGE magazine - The Art of Fine Living. I have a great opportunity for your site and our magazine to work in a partnership together THIS IS A SPECIAL INVITATION - NOT A BROADCAST- AND ONLY BEING OFFERED TO A LIMITED NUMBER OF COMPANIES. As a major publication, we have the tools and resources to promote your company through premium print media. THIS IS A LEGITIMATE OFFER. Please print a copy of this message and take a moment to read this very important Internet and business opportunity. With our generous offer we will extend to you your choice of either a four-color editorial(s) or a four-color advertisement(s) in INDULGE magazine along with receiving a minimum of $750 for your efforts and support. There is no cost to you to partnership in this promotion with INDULGE. INDULGE'S objective is to dramatically increase our subscription base for the first quarter of 1999. To reach our goal we have implemented a media campaign of several different mediums including 60-second national TV and talk radio spots. Our next step is web promotion and creating web partnerships. In discussion with several major web sites their objective is to acquire national exposure to their site and of course make a profit. INDULGE has created the solution and with a partnership together we both can benefit tremendously. (Please note our demographics below). 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If you would like to take adavantage of our special offer and receive your businesses FREE editorial / advertisement in INDULGE magazine plus your extra income please give me a call immediately. My support staff will be happy to send you an agreement, media kit, editorial calendar, subscription template and any Internet images that you will need to successfully take advantage of this unique business opportunity. I look forward to a successful relationship together. Sincerely, Jonathan Barrington 818-704-7074 ext 231 818-704-7094 fax web_promo AT cheerful DOT com www.indulgemagazine.com Corporate Offices: 21755 Ventura Boulevard Suite 252 Woodland Hills, CA 91364