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Truths About Lookalike Targeting for Mailers
You’ve probably heard it all before: “target smarter,” “build a lookalike audience,” “optimize your list.” Under the surface of those common phrases lies a lot of variation, especially in how different agencies approach modeling. While most marketers are using lookalike…
Direct Mail Volume & Trends Report: Q1 2025
Early industry data from Competiscan shows marketers mailed more than 6.4 billion pieces in the first quarter of 2025. Total quarterly volume is down just slightly from Q4 2024, while YOY volume is down 7.1%. This Quarter’s Direct Mail Volume &…
Tips to Boost Direct Marketing ROI (That You Won’t Find Anywhere Else)
As the holiday season kicks off, we’re not only looking at an end-of-year sales surge but at a perfect time to reflect on strategy. For savvy marketers, this period is a launchpad into another year where competition will grow fiercer,…
Letter vs Postcard: What Format is Right for My Brand?
Envelopes and postcards are two of the most effective direct mail formats for delivering a brand’s marketing message. Both offer strong response rates and impressive ROI—but how do you determine which format best aligns with your brand’s voice, industry, and…
Direct Response Agencies in 2025: What to Look For
Deciding between direct response agencies in 2025 could be the turning point for your brand’s success—or your biggest regret. The stakes are high, as your company will rely on this team for growth, and you will depend on them for…
Innovative Tips for Your Direct Mail Creative
Direct mail design plays a crucial role in shaping customer experience, building brand trust, and fostering consumer loyalty. Developing direct mail creative that captures attention and drives action can be challenging, but that’s where Franklin Madison Direct excels. Whether you’re…
Direct Mail Budget Optimization & Ways to Improve Campaign Efficiency
As brands scale in the direct mail channel, there’s a harsh reality: costs can quickly spiral. For many marketers, delivering high-impact campaigns without breaking the bank is easier said than done. Yet lowering costs doesn’t always have to mean sacrificing…
Innovative Direct Mail Strategies for Debt Relief Brands
With the right strategies, financial services and debt settlement brands can convert leads to clients through targeted and well-designed direct mail campaigns. In this article, we’ll discuss how to leverage data analytics and personalization, retargeting, digital integration, and smart testing…
Examples of Brands Scaling Up Through Direct Mail
Scaling up through direct mail isn’t about blanketing your prospects with endless offers—it’s about precision. The brands that achieve real scale are those that adapt quickly, allocate resources wisely, leverage data-driven insights, and continuously optimize to enhance performance as they…
Designing Direct Mail for Generation Z: Q&A with Franklin Madison Direct’s Creative Director, Tari Johnson
Known for their diversity, Generation Z values brands that promote authentic and inclusive messaging. The oldest members, born between 1996 and 2012, are transitioning into adulthood and entering the workforce, adopting more mature purchasing behaviors in the process. Meanwhile, the…