rare MICHAEL JACKSON pics… heehee, Shamon!
July 4th, 2009
Hey guys,
i’m sure you’ve already probably heard the news about MJ’s death and all that, so i thought you might like to see some rare Michael Jackson pics that I managed to dig up…
Jackson at a photo shoot in Los Angeles on June 12, 1971, when the future King of Pop was only 12 years old.
Jackson during concert rehearsals at Modern Musical Services in Hollywood circa 1971.
Michael and Jermaine Jackson prepare for a photo shoot in Los Angeles on June 12, 1971.
A Jackson close-up from a 1972 photo shoot at the family’s Hollywood Hills home.
An outtake from a photo shoot circa 1972 at the Jackson’s Hollywood Hills home.
A photo of Michael Jackson with sister Janet at a 1972 shoot at the Jackson’s Hollywood Hills residence.
Michael and Marlon Jackson relaxing backstage at the Forum in Inglewood, California, on August 26, 1972.
The Jackson 5 perform on Soul Train in 1973.
A shot from the Jackson 5’s August 26, 1973 concert at the Forum in Inglewood, California.
Michael, Tito and Jackie Jackson see the sights in Tokyo on May 7, 1973.
Jackson during a June 6, 1974 concert at the Forum in Inglewood, California.
Michael and Randy Jackson chat on the set of the Rock n’ Roll Sports Classic, a slightly different version of ABC’s Battle of the Network Stars. The show was taped in Los Angeles and aired on May 3, 1978.
Jackson dries off on the set of the Rock n’ Roll Sports Classic in 1978.
Jackson receives an award for his four Top 10 singles from Off the Wall from the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce on September 3, 1980, as Jackie looks on.
Michael Jackson and Brooke Shields attend the 53rd Annual Academy Awards on March 31, 1981 in Los Angeles.
A scene from Jackson’s iconic "Thriller" video.
Jackson and his brothers perform during the 1984 Victory Tour.
Jackson and Quincy Jones at the 26th Annual Grammy Awards on February 28, 1984 in Los Angeles, where Jackson picked up eight trophies.
Jackson greets cheering fans as he arrives at London’s Madame Tussards Waxwork Museum to unveil his wax figure in 1985.
Quincy Jones, Dionne Warwick, Jackson, Stevie Wonder and Lionel Richie backstage at the Grammys in Los Angeles on February 25, 1986. Jackson and Richie won Song of the Year for "We Are the World."
Jackson performs in Japan, 1987.
Jackson poses with his pet boa constrictor on September 15, 1987.
Jackson performs during his Bad tour at London’s Wembley Stadium on July 15, 1988. He achieved a Guinness World Record during the run, with 504,000 people attending seven sold-out shows at Wembley.
An aerial view of Neverland Ranch; Jackson acquired the California property in 1988 and turned it into a childlike wonderland complete with animals and amusement park rides (he took the name from "Peter Pan").
Jackson with 10-year-old fan Jimmy Suchcraft on his tour plane on July 10, 1988.
Jackson with Macaulay Culkin at Disneyland in June 1991.
Jackson kisses his sister, Janet, after she presented him with Grammy’s Legend Award on February 24, 1993.
Jackson holds an unidentified child in a limo on May 13, 1993 after attending the World Music Awards in Monaco the night before.
Jackson performs during the half-time show of Super Bowl XXVII at Pasadena, California’s Rose Bowl on January 31, 1993.
Elizabeth Taylor and Jackson hold one of the two trophies he won on January 25, 1993 at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles.
Jackson performs during his "HIStory" world tour at New Zealand’s Ericsson Stadium on November 10, 1996.
Jackson takes a stroll with his then-wife Lisa Marie Presley on April 18, 1995 at his Neverland Ranch in Los Angeles.
Jackson backstage during a 1997 "HiStory" tour stop in New York.
Jackson performs with Britney Spears at Madison Square Garden on September 7, 2001. It was the first of two New York gigs he played as part of his "30th Anniversary Celebration, the Solo Years."
Jackson performs with his brothers at his 30th anniversary celebration on September 10, 2001 at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Jackson revisits some of his most famous moments during the "30th Anniversary Celebration, The Solo Years" concert New York’s Madison Square Garden on September 7, 2001.
Usher joins Jackson at one of his two September, 2001 30th anniversary celebrations in New York.
Jackson performs with ‘NSync during his "30th Anniversary Celebration, The Solo Years" concert at New York’s Madison Square Garden on September 7, 2001.
Jackson waves to fans from his limo in the Harlem neighborhood of New York on July 6, 2002.
Jackson dangles his eight-month-old son Prince Michael II over the balcony of Berlin’s Adlon Hotel November 19, 2002.
Jackson arrives at Santa Maria Superior Court on November 13, 2002 to stand trial for breach of contract and fraud for allegedly backing out of two New Year’s Eve shows in 1999.
Britney Spears reacts as Michael Jackson walks onstage to celebrate his birthday at the MTV Video Music Awards on August 29, 2002 in New York. Jackson mistakenly thought he was receiving an "Artist of the Millennium Award" based on something Spears said in her introduction.
Jackson’s mug shot: the singer was booked on multiple counts of child molestation on November 20, 2003 in Santa Barbara, California.
Jackson undergoes a security check as he enters the courthouse in Santa Maria, California for his arraignment on child-molestation charges on January 16, 2004. Jackson pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Jackson and his father Joe wave to fans as they exit court, where the singer was facing child molestation charges on June 13, 2005 in Santa Maria, California.
Jackson with sisters LaToya and Janet exit the Santa Maria courthouse on August 16, 2004 in Santa Maria, California.
Jackson greets fans as he arrives at the 2006 World Music Awards at Earls Court on November 15, 2006 in London.
Jackson visits a U.S. Army base on March 10, 2007 in Zama, Japan.
Jackson surprises guests at designer Christian Audigier’s 50th Birthday Bash at the Peterson Automotive Museum on May 23, 2008 in Los Angeles.
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ok, that’s it!
by the way, to all the marketers out there, this email has a hidden message behind it.
can you figure out what it is?
it’s responsible for allowing me to get EMAIL OPEN RATES of 20%+!
…i can also turn people who have never opened my emails before into crazy
stalker like subcribers who beg me to send them more emails every day! (it’s
not like I offer any value or anything - and it’s NOT email voodoo!)
stalker like subcribers who beg me to send them more emails every day! (it’s
not like I offer any value or anything - and it’s NOT email voodoo!)
–> but, if you think you know, let me know by posting here on the blog
and the top 3 answers (by Wed 8th) get a FREE copy of the following….
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ADVANCED NOTICE: MASS ARTICLE CONTROL SOFTWARE
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I wasn’t going to tell you about this today but what the heck.. i’ll make use of this email
to try and get you to (give me money) buy my and Bobby’s (most anticipated launch this year)
*new* MASS ARTICLE CONTROL software package out on Thursday, 9th July!
*new* MASS ARTICLE CONTROL software package out on Thursday, 9th July!
Anyways, have a good sat, i’m off to work
at this IM stuff (freedom?…r u joking, what
freedom! lol),
Adeel C
ps. feel free to forward those pics on
"Imagine a world where 1 article can turn into 1000 in 30 seconds… and
be submitted to all the top major article directories automatically at 1 push
of a button!" …it’s FREE TRAFFIC galore baby.. definately not to be missed.
be submitted to all the top major article directories automatically at 1 push
of a button!" …it’s FREE TRAFFIC galore baby.. definately not to be missed.
Hi Adeel:
Let me be the first to post a comment.
Actually, I think that you’ve used a number of “tricks” in this e-mail, like:
- Use of the word “rare” or unique, never before seen, etc. … you get the idea
- Attached the name of a celebrity or well known person to pique curiosity
- Picked a “hot off the press” topic or theme that’s highly visible in current news events
- Implied that something was enclosed/attached and FREE
- Last but certainly not least … you used your brilliant charm in the subject line
Cheers
Wayne
P.S. Although I AM Canadian (from the beer commercial), I’ll still wish you a Happy 4th of July!!!
(Oops, I almost forgot … isn’t that when the colonies broke away from Great Britain?)
Hi Adeel,
A 20% open rate is incredible! I think you get it done with the title…it implies there is going to be something funny inside (heehee shamon) come on who wouldn’t open this email. Everyone like a funny email! Then you used “rare pics” of a celebrity…so we could possibly see funny, never before seen pics of Michael Jackson.
Seriously, love him or hate him funny is funny and who doesn’t like funny.
After people make to the end of all the pics then…BAM!! NEW PRODUCT
I thought it was truly brilliant and wish I had thought of it first! Don’t be too surprised if there are a few copy cats out there.
Happy 4th of July,
Bob
P.S. Covert Marketing…GENIUS
Hey Adeel,
I think you were making this message clear, that anything related with Michael Jackson will sell awesome during these days!
Cheers,
Arun
Hi Adeel,
This is Everest John Alexander http://FreeNewbieTips.com/blog
Here are the techniques you used to get the 20% open rate:
1) The use of a “power word” like ‘rare’ to get people’s attention and curiousity up.
2) Using a piece of current news that people are already interested in like ‘MJ’s’ death (and life)
3) People are very visual oriented and love to see photos and videos as opposed to just reading text so, making your email about photos is brilliant.
4) People love the sound and sight of their own names so, using the person’s name a lot also helped.
5) Using the piece of the song at the beginning was also ingenius because it helped to establish rapport with the email recipient (because it’s so popular).
6) The subject line also incorporated a little bit of humor, (Heehee, Shamon, Everest) which always helps to get people warmed up to you. At least it did for me.
That’s it!
Hi Adeel,
First, you used a popular topic about a celebrity to pique our interest. Using the word “rare” made us think that these were probably pics we hadn’t seen before even though everyone’s talking about MJ these days. Second, you got us to visit your blog AND leave a comment with an ethical bribe–the chance to get your upcoming software for free. This further led to us sneaking a peek at the software, further convincing us to buy it when it comes out.
Overall, it’s a clever way to get more traffic to your website.
Unique
Celebrity
Current News
Controversial Topic
Personalized
Photos
Thank you for respectfully representing the worlds greatest entertainer in a respectful manner. We first thought this was a pot shot at our most esteemed legend, after viewing we see you are a person of high character may you continue your success in helping others like MJ did his whole life.
TheMichaelJacksonFanClubonline.org 2009
Using current news including such a hot topic as Michael Jackson. Rare pics. Who’s not going to open it? Only someone who doesn’t read the subject line.
Cheers and congrats on the new daughter. I’ve got five, much older than yours.
Michael
Hi Adeel
The hidden message is to spark curiosity with the e/mail title. THX Will
Hey Adeel! Thank you for sharing those awesome pics of MJ! I am adding them to my personal collection ASAP. His music is timeless and he will live forever in everyone’s hearts.
As for your impressive open rate here are my thoughts.
1. Your Headlines - you have a way of creating urgency with your headlines and you also CAPITALIZE phrases/keywords and sometimes encase them with brackets to make them stand out. Using a current event story such as MJ and rare pics would peek anyone’s curiosity.
2. Use of Pictures and Video - you combine the use of video and pictures with a good portion of your emails. This helps your emails stand out even if you are sending some bizarre pics about computers???
3. Humor - i don’t think there is any other list owner, who’s list that I am on, where they can inject some humor into their email marketing. Plus the accent is too die for:) Keep em’ coming!
Wow… my answer is “All of the Above”
Tee Hee… do I get the prize now?
And you Smarty… you got us all looking
at what you did and analyzing it.
That is something many of us rarely do.
My answer would be “That you promised content”
Personally, I get 40 to 50 Emails a day into
my personal box from all ‘you Gurus’ which would
be a fabulous way of learning from the real pros…
BUT… only about 1 in 200-300 has any vague resemblance
of promising me some form of content.
And a big hint to all you ‘big guys’ how many
Emails do you think we open when we’re getting
200+ ads? Right! NONE.
So Adeel, your promise of something worth while
other than another sales letter should bring you
a much higher than 20% open response.
Thanks for showing us all how to see a learning
experience in everything we see.
~ ~ Daylynne ~ ~
Hey there! I watched the video on the new software! I want it bad!! Now, as far as how you manage to get your emails opened….UM >Using CAPS on particular words for one…Using what is happening in current events….what everybody is talking about….also involving the email recipient…the words “rare” and “pics” will usually peak a person’s curiosity!! There you have it!! Can’t wait for my new software!! Thanks!
Belinda:)
Oh…I have another comment!! You used MJ’s famous “hee hee” and “shamon” in the subject line which made the subject a total THRILLER!! The subject is not relevant to Internet Marketing which made it totally “OFF THE WALL” and saying shamon and My Name made me feel as though I did something BAD!! I get it now!! Hee Hee>> Did I mention that I have listened to MJ almost everyday for years!! Thanks for the awesome pictures!
Belinda:)
Hi,
I think the hidden message is in the subject and in the content.
1. The subject: using well-known authority name (in this case - in pop music) and also enhancing it by capitalizing has caught my eyes instantly and surely other eye balls. That even without current news (sad death of MJ) would increase open rates anytime.
Using of rare probably has helped too but not as much as authority name.
2. The content: overwhelming readers with large number of photos and correct captions below them has given you instant expert status of the “go to guy” for (at least) MJ photo material. And virtually you would know more about celebrity’s life and work etc - so definitely any interested would beg you for more.
And that’s it. Well done, I’ve got new lesson, too.
Best regards and a lot of success with your software,
Matt
Hi Brother,
What’s hidden in the email is your ad to promote the MASS ARTICLE CONTROL SOFTWARE and your Blog Site.
The clever technique that you use so effectively, is “Entertainment”.
Using the psychology and underlying logic behind this extreme marketing technique, enables you to come close to mind-controlling your visitors to convince them to buy from you, and not your competition.
Michael Jackson is being hailed as the #1 Entertainer of our time, this is just another way of using your proven formula:
Importance of Attracting Attention
Utilizing the Interest Factor
Planning Your Marketing
Entertainment Application
Hype Generation
Psychological Association
etc…
Nice Job
May God Continue to Bless You and Your Family,
Michael Robinson
Hi Adeel:
Maybe I’ll be the last one to post as well.
Rereading your challenge above, I would say that the “hidden message” is I ALWAYS OVER-DELIVER and this new product will be no different.
Then, you use “the hook” to get people to open your e-mail and voila you have a new product (i.e. Mass Article Control Software) to introduce.
You’re also playing up the scarcity tactic and emphasizing a sense of URGENCY … in other words, you better be on your computer on July 9th @ 12:00 p.m. EST with your credit card in hand or you’ll be out of luck.
Cheers mate!
Wayne
Hi Adeel,
The name Michael Jackson prompted curiousity and that entice readers to read your email. Another thing is that he was a celebrity and legend in the pop world and using the trigger word “rare’pics make people eagle to see them.
You left the ‘best’ to the last, which caught everyone by surprise. What an ingenious way to pre-launch a product. Very well done indeed. Looking forward to your time saving and innovative product.
Good job!
R.I.P Michael Joseph Jackson you will allways have a place in my heart.
To get Open rates of 20% - use “Todays Date” + The “first Name”
i love u michael with all my heart i wish u came to manchster before u died i was coming to see u play
@Lisa Marie Presley are you the real lisa marie presley if you are i love ur dad with all my heart i have pictures of him with micheal jackson on my wall and laptop
i love michael jackson so i enjoyed all of them whoever did this you rock
oi adorei
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he was a kind man and was a jehovahs wittnes
Michael deixará saudades
Well, I’m the same girl’s comment above the field like the super cool the bad is that this subject brings sad memories to know that he is no longer with us and that we will not see, but it is also good to know that we share with you our feelings and that makes me happy you are a type of online diary and we can tell our secrets at the same time everyone knows it does not matter. A big hug in your heart I kiss huge Thanks! !!!!!!!! *-*
Very Rare Pictures You Have There! Whatever His Religion, Race & Colour, He Was Very Very Talented!
me gustas michael jackson estabas muy guapo q lastima q te dio un paro cardiaco