Why a Control Is Crucial
You want to take great care to keep your control intact. And to be clear, the word "control" can apply to any channel that generates response, from direct mail, to print, to radio to digital.
The Secret to Better Response
Your copy. The words you use. The way you use them, the tone they take, and the way they make the reader feel — that's your secret direct marketing weapon in 2023.
How Behavioral Economics Is Impacting Direct Marketing
Put your goggles on… grab your lab coat…Because scientific studies and research have produced evidence that direct mail works
Mastering the Art of Email Marketing: 5 Key Considerations for Success
In the ever-evolving landscape of digital marketing, email remains a powerful tool.
End This Quarter With A Win
We’re moving into the biggest shopping season of the year – and your holiday shopping campaigns are beginning to take shape.
Thinking About Direct Mail Automation? Not so fast…
Direct mail automation has changed the way marketers communicate with their target audience.
Pump the Power of AI Into Your Direct Marketing
AI has emerged as a powerful tool in the realm of direct marketing, offering a wealth of opportunities to enhance personalization and better response.
Longevity: A Silver Lining for Growth Strategies in Senior Markets
If you're targeting seniors over 65, you've likely heard whispers of longevity echoing throughout the industry. But is it just hype?
The Longevity Revolution: A Marketer's Guide to a New Era
The human lifespan is steadily increasing, and the potential to live well into our 100s (see Fig.1) or even beyond is no longer a distant dream.
Be Aware of Your Customer's Awareness
You have prospects knocking on your door asking for help with a specific issue. They know you. And they know you can fix their problem.
ARE YOU TESTING ENOUGH?
Direct marketing has long relied on the art and science of testing to fine-tune campaigns, engage customers, and drive results. Although over the last few years, there’s been a noticeable shift in the industry, with direct marketers seemingly testing less than ever before. We took a look around and several factors seem to be behind to this trend.
The Power of Loss Aversion: Why We Fear Losses More Than We Desire Gains
Yes, you (and your customers) are under the control of a concept that influences your daily decisions, often without you even realizing it...
Using Hyper-targeting and Hyper-personalization Without Relying on Sensitive Personal Information
The integration of hypertargeting, hyperpersonalization, alongside behavioral insights and data-driven creativity set the stage for multi-channel campaigns
The Emotional Impulse: Unveiling the Heart of Consumer Decisions
In the world of direct marketing, it's important that we don't miss the underlying fundamental truth that governs consumer behavior.
Customer Retention — Your Secret Weapon
If you’ve ever had to win new business, you know one thing to be true — keeping customers is a hell of a lot easier than signing new ones.
The Benefits of Hyper-Targeting and Hyper Personalization
Hyper-targeting and hyper-personalization enable organizations to reach prospects and customers more precisely and effectively than ever before.
Avoid These Common Direct Mail Marketing Pitfalls
Direct mail marketing is an effective strategy -- but only — repeat ONLY — if executed properly.
Transforming Marketing with Hyper-targeting and Hyper-personalization
Hyper-targeting and hyper-personalization enable organizations to reach prospects and customers more precisely and effectively than ever before.
All Advertising Is Based on Direct
From billboards on highways… to targeted ads on social media… to awkward ad rolls in elevators… advertisers try their best to capture our attention.
The Content Decision: Short and Snappy-OR- Long and Informative
In the on-going battle for eyeballs, crafting the right content strategy is a critical for reaching and engaging -- and making an impression on your target audiences. One of the most important decisions you’ll need to make is whether to create something short and quick-hitting – knowing more people will likely engage.