Direct mail disasters: Learn from others’ mistakes
This article examines three errors that are often seen in direct mail examples. Then we’ll cover direct mail examples that got it right and learn why.
Bank marketing trends that can’t be ignored
Trends play a direct role in marketing and communications strategy. Here are suggestions for transforming trends into bank marketing opportunities.
Content marketing's popularity versus social media: Google’s findings may surprise you!
Discover how powerful content marketing is and why your focus should be on producing content that makes an impact versus another character limited Tweet.
Consumers want more from their bank
Bank marketing must encourage consumers to take advantage of new services and information through effective adoption strategies and content marketing.
Zen and the art of selecting a direct marketing agency
When looking for a direct marketing agency, you will be well served to find your “zen” with an agency that can live in both creative and analytical worlds.
The CMO’s Guide to bionic leads
There are only a few lead generation techniques that marketers can execute which can quickly increase the quantity of leads coming in.
The 7-Second Successful Direct Mail Test
J&C has developed a survival guide of sorts that uses direct mail best practices and top direct mail strategies to craft successful direct mail packages.
Engaging the Unengageable: 3 Ways Content Marketing is Valuable for Utility Companies
Content marketing for utilities can optimize and drive traffic from search engines to ultimately engage even the elusive utility customers.
Three important metrics to help you decide how many emails are too many
Successful email marketing campaigns find the perfect balance. One of the most important things to determine in any email marketing plan is the frequency.
Putting the “big” in big idea marketing
While big marketing ideas may be disparate in nature, they all revolve around simple, powerful stories.
A 7-Second Successful Direct Mail Test
J&C has developed a survival guide of sorts that uses direct mail best practices and top direct mail strategies to craft successful direct mail packages.
Five car shopping trends that automotive marketers shouldn’t ignore
Effective automotive marketing requires an understanding of shopping trends, as well as buyer needs and wants.
Copy and content: What’s the difference, and can they work in harmony?
If you are trying to establish marketing goals for a successful direct mail campaign, it's worth exploring the differences between copy and content.
10 online and mobile banking and payment stats that all bank marketers should consider
Here are 10 incredible bank marketing facts and statistics about online and mobile banking and payments that help demonstrate the current landscape.
Right place, right time: Capitalizing on energy-related searches to drive traffic
In utility marketing, traditional ads can alienate customers but content marketing has the opportunity to be perceived as customer-centric communications.
Duck tape your content marketing
The need for marketing to evolve has led to a boom in content marketing with more consumers searching online and using digital communications.
How to drive response with the right messaging tone
This article examines how tone can influence the impact of your communications to illustrate the ways you can emphasize a point and drive response.
Why storytelling is key to marketing success
There is no single formula for idea generation but there are some sound storytelling best practices to follow to help your next marketing campaign succeed.
Demographics and the automotive purchasing mindset: How to create a campaign that speaks to everyone
In automotive communications, it’s essential to appeal to both Old McDonald and Brad the recent college grad in one campaign. Below are a couple insights.
How Online Billing May Be Killing the Bill Insert for Many Utilities
Bill inserts have been an important form of utility marketing, and by eliminating the bill, utility companies don’t have the chance to share information.