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Direct mail proves profitable for lawn care subscription service

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Lawn care brand drives 2x ROI in 90 days with FM Direct’s test-based direct mail launch

A subscription-based lawn care brand relied heavily on digital marketing but lacked a scalable, cost-efficient offline acquisition channel. FM Direct launched the client’s first direct mail program, structured to quickly drive learning and unlock scale. The campaign leveraged FM Direct’s proprietary FactorTest™ approach to identify responsive audiences through lookalike modeling. The test included 250,000 pieces, featuring two unique creatives, six distinct lists, two offers, and a Surround™ segment—resulting in 12 unique test combinations with learnings across 48 possible variable intersections. Creative, offer, and audience strategy were all designed to speak directly to the preferences and behaviors of high-intent prospects. By executing a tightly structured test with built-in flexibility, FM Direct helped the brand drive 2x ROI in only 90 days.

The Problem

The company needed a cost-effective, scalable offline channel to reduce digital dependency and drive growth.

The Solution

FM Direct launched a 250K-piece test across 12 audience-creative-offer combinations using the FactorTest approach.

The Outcome

The lawn care brand doubled ROI in 90 days, with CPAs under $100 and scalable test learnings.

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Our Impact

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New Customer Sales

The campaign drove >1,500 new customer sales

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ROI

Doubled return on investment within 90 days

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CPA under $100 across multiple cells

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CPA

Best-performing cell achieved a $26 CPA

This campaign was all about accelerating learning. By strategically testing multiple variables upfront, we were able to quickly identify what worked and scale a highly efficient acquisition channel in record time.”

Ryan Wilder, Sr. Marketing Strategist, SeQuel Response”

preston carroll, Sr. Marketing Strategist,
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Data-driven direct mail optimization

FM Direct strategic direct mail testing methodology allows brands to quickly identify high-performing creative, offers, and audience segments. Using FactorTest™, we test multiple variables—such as formats, messaging, and targeting models—within a single campaign to accelerate learnings and refine strategy.

By analyzing real-time results and scaling successful test components, FM Direct ensures brands maximize response rates while keeping costs efficient. This approach minimizes guesswork and delivers proven, scalable direct mail programs that drive long-term success.

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Success Stories

See how our agency helps home service providers increase leads, bookings, and client retention through targeted direct mail strategies.

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Modeling drives 50% AOV lift for home warranty brand

An established brand in the home warranty space had already experienced success with direct mail and wanted to elevate its mature program to new levels of growth. To continue to scale those wins, Franklin Madison Direct concentrated on routine data and format testing. A review of data suppression strategies identified 15% more records from the brand’s strongest prospect sources.

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Investment brand unlocks high-quality leads with integrated direct response

After a successful launch into the mail channel, this meal delivery service was eager to maximize direct mail’s potential as a high-performing marketing channel. Franklin Madison Direct recommended merging the strengths of direct mail and digital advertising by reaching direct mail recipients through digital impressions before and during the mail delivery process via Surround™.

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