The direct marketing formula has evolved from mass marketing to a targeted marketing approach. With physical mail, this is no different. The last thing you want is for your mailer to feel like “junk mail” to your recipient. The key…
As more digitally native brands make their way up funnel and flock to direct mail, many are vying to bring a pay-for-performance pricing model along with them. But as is the case with A/B testing, sometimes a common or even…
Effective July 14, 2024, the United States Postal Service (USPS) has increased shipping prices, including USPS marketing mail postage rates. Considering the rising operational costs, high inflation rates, and the fact that the postal service generally does not receive tax…
Maintaining a growth mindset at a time of recession may feel callous or insensitive, but proactively responding to shifting consumer demands is necessary for brand stability. Recent CMO Survey research shows that both marketer optimism and advertising budgets are rising.…
Research shows marketers believe first-party data provides the strongest customer insights and leads to better campaign performance. Advertising campaigns driven by first-party data are the future of marketing. This free and precious resource comes directly from your CRM, social, website,…
When we partnered with research firm ISG to survey B2B and B2C marketing strategy leaders to better understand their direct marketing objectives, strategies, and budgeting decisions, the results were clear: marketers are no longer relying on a single channel to fill pipelines,…
Direct response marketing is a vital component in omnichannel strategies due to its ability to drive immediate conversions for lead generation, prospecting and sales, and customer loyalty marketing efforts. Here is a closer look at how you can use direct…
Direct mail is more than just a top of the funnel marketing strategy. The physical media has the power to influence purchase intent and drive response rates 9x higher than digital advertisements. Recognizing its significance in the marketing mix, many…
Brand recall, trust, and retention is higher when your message is visible and cohesive across multiple channels. So naturally, when you find your digital channels approaching their customer acquisition ceiling, you know it is time to diversify your direct marketing…
Since multichannel, omnichannel and optichannel are referenced so often within marketing strategy discussions, it is understandable they may be mistakenly perceived as interchangeable. Other than an attempt to reach customers across multiple platforms, all three strategies follow an inherently different…
