In today's digital age, where email inboxes overflow and online advertisements saturate screens, it's easy for your marketing message to get lost in the noise. That's where Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM) steps in as a beacon of traditional marketing effectiveness. EDDM offers businesses a direct, tangible way to reach potential customers without the barriers [...]
Why send mailings with multiple components instead of simple sales or donation letters? Because each component of a multi-part mailing is designed to move the recipient toward the desired action in a way that generates better results than a single letter on its own. The Arbor Day Foundation has mastered this technique. Let’s take a [...]
Participate in the event…even if you don’t golf. If you have never participated in a local golf event for a fundraiser or chamber, you are missing out on a great experience and potential lead generator. Not only do these events bring financial support to local businesses, organizations and schools, they provide a great opportunity for [...]
We've all heard the statistics—your current customers are far more profitable than new customers. Nearly two-thirds (65%) of brand purchases come from repeat customers. Even a slight increase in customer retention increases overall company profitability exponentially. But what does it take to create loyal customers who bring such value to the bottom line? Time, commitment, [...]
Learning from the missteps of others is a valuable opportunity in the marketing world. Direct Marketing News recently delved into the blunders of 13 direct marketers and their subsequent rectifications. Here, we distill five crucial lessons from their experiences: Not Knowing Your Audience One of the most common traps in marketing is assuming you know [...]
Talk about personalized communications is all around us. Yet, only some businesses are using personalization in their marketing. The reasons vary, from thinking it’s too expensive to it’s too difficult to do. The reality is that neither is true. Let’s look at three ways to target your marketing communications that don’t require much effort or [...]
Want to create awesome direct mail? You must always carefully consider the list, the message, and the call to action, but other factors make a highly effective mail piece, too. These include things like the trim size, shape, and texture of the piece. Let's look at five considerations for creating standout mail pieces. 1.) Trim [...]
Are you designing a new brochure? Postcard? Setting up an email template? The choice between serif and sans-serif fonts plays a pivotal role in shaping text's visual identity and readability. Let’s examine the difference between these two font types and when to use each for maximum impact. Serif Fonts: Tradition and Elegance Serif fonts are [...]
Print and email are powerful tools for getting information out there quickly or engaging your audience on a frequent or programmatic basis. But when you want to communicate with your audience at a deep and emotional level, you want to turn to print. The reasons have to do with the way our brains are wired. [...]
Are you creating a brochure? Postcard? Sales letter? When you use heavier-weight paper, it gets more attention. That attention translates into a more positive perception of your brand and, according to a study from SAPPI North America, increases the likelihood that your information will be shared with friends. The study, conducted by the Eagleman Lab, [...]
