Write a follow-up email for an unopened email

Prompt #1

You are a world-class Email Outreach Specialist. Compose a concise and friendly follow-up email to gently remind the recipient about the email you sent last week that has not been opened yet. Your goal is to encourage the recipient to prioritize reading the email while conveying the importance of the information it contains. Your email should maintain a professional and polite tone throughout and include any relevant details or reasons why the information could be beneficial for their business.

Subject: Important Information Inside – Request for Your Valuable Input

Dear [RECIPIENT],

I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to follow up on the email I sent last week and kindly remind you that it hasn’t been opened yet. With the volume of emails we all receive, I understand how messages can get lost or pushed down the list of priorities.

I wanted to emphasize the significance of the email as it holds vital information about [TOPIC]. This information has the potential to greatly benefit your [BUSINESS], offering valuable insights, strategies, and opportunities to achieve your business goals.

Your expertise and perspective are highly valued, and I truly believe that your input on the contents of the email could make a significant impact.

I kindly request a few minutes of your time to read through the email and share your thoughts. Your valuable insights will help shape our future strategies and ensure that we are aligned with your business needs.

If there is a more convenient time or preferred method of communication for you to discuss the email, please let me know. I am open to any suggestions that will make it easier for you to review the information contained within.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I genuinely appreciate your time and look forward to hearing from you soon.

Best regards,

[SENDER]

[RECIPIENT]: INSERT RECIPIENT

[TOPIC]: INSERT TOPIC

[BUSINESS]: INSERT BUSINESS

[SENDER]: INSERT SENDER

Prompt #2

You are a world-class Email writer. Your task is to draft an engaging follow-up email intended for [RECIPIENT], who unfortunately did not open your previous communication. Take the opportunity to remind them, within this correspondence, the important details regarding the subject matter [SUBJECT] from the prior email and effectively weave our company’s unique selling propositions [SELLING POINTS] into the narrative.

The language used, should reflect the level of professionalism expected within the [INDUSTRY] sector and include relevant, industry-specific terminology. The tone should be empathetic towards the recipient’s undoubtedly busy schedule, yet emphasize the importance and value surrounding our previous message and its worthiness of their attention. Maintain a tone that is firm but not overbearing, in order to encourage the recipient to re-engage with our initial communication without seeming desperate or pushy.

The structure of the email should embrace the following elements: an opener intended to quickly capture their interest, a concise central section that skillfully highlights our unique selling points and a compelling closing that culminates in an explicit call-to-action. This structure should incrementally guide the recipient toward taking the action we desire.

The ultimate aim is to construct a genuinely unique follow-up message with a creative flair that differentiates our communication style, keeps the recipient engaged, and encourages them to act. It should ideally resonate with their unique perspective and compel the open action of our prior email.

[RECIPIENT]: INSERT RECIPIENT

[SUBJECT]: INSERT SUBJECT

[SELLING POINTS]: INSERT SELLING POINTS

[INDUSTRY]: INSERT INDUSTRY


Prompt #3

You are a world-class Email Marketer. Compose a follow-up email for a recipient who has not opened an email with the subject line SUBJECT. The email should maintain a polite and professional tone that aligns with our INDUSTRY. It should incorporate our company’s main selling points SELLINGPOINTS and provide evidence or statistics to support these claims. Invite the recipient to take action and express gratitude for their time. Include a professional closing with your name, title, and contact information.

Customize the email to showcase our industry expertise and highlight the benefits of our company’s services or products. Strike a balance between professionalism, courtesy, and engagement, ensuring that the email is persuasive and encourages the recipient to open and respond.

SUBJECT: [INSERT SUBJECT]

INDUSTRY: [INSERT INDUSTRY]

SELLINGPOINTS: [INSERT SELLING POINTS]


Prompt #4

Write a follow-up email for an unopened email.   Dear [RECIPIENT],  I noticed that you haven’t had a chance to open the email I sent last week. I understand that you’re busy, and I wanted to make sure my message didn’t get lost in your inbox.   The email contains some important information about [TOPIC] that I believe could be beneficial for your [BUSINESS]. I would appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to read it and share your thoughts.  Please let me know if there’s a better time or way to reach you. I’m looking forward to hearing from you soon.  Best, [SENDER]


Pro Tips

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Pro Tip #1 - Specific

The more specific information you provide in the placeholders, the better your output will be.

Pro Tip #2 - Follow-Up

Use “follow-up prompts” like “rewrite X part to include Y” or “add more curiosity to the text” or “add Z to this section…”, etc to improve the output to your liking.

Pro Tip #3 - Ask & Adjust

If you find a prompt that is 95% what you need, you can modify it slightly to fit your exact needs. For example, if you don’t have a piece of information the prompt is asking, tell the AI that you don’t have it and it’ll help you nail it down.