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Santa’s Mailroom: Behind the Scenes of a Massive Direct Mail Operation
Have you ever wondered what happens to letters addressed to Santa? Each holiday season, thousands of wish lists flood Santa’s mailroom. Not only are the stakes high for the hopeful children trying to reach Santa, but the postal service, paper…
Overcoming Problems in Direct Mail Testing
When asked about new ideas and strategies for future campaigns, at least 79% of marketers indicated they are likely to test at least one (if not all) of these elements: list, offer, creative, and digital integration. Yet, testing direct mail campaigns has challenges…
Ineffective Direct Mail Programs: Look for These Red Flags
Establishing a sustainable mail program hinges on marketers’ ability to recognize when their current strategy is no longer working. Ineffective direct mail programs can deplete resources and produce diminishing returns. In this article, we will discuss signs that indicate you…
How to Measure Direct Mail Success in Financial Services
Direct mail marketing is a vital tool for financial services companies seeking to engage new prospects and retain existing clients in a competitive market. The challenge, however, lies in measuring the success of direct mail programs. To ensure that your…
Does Direct Mail Live up to the Hype?
Does direct mail live up to the hype of its digital counterparts? In this article, we will break down the efficacy of direct mail, its benefits, and how it compares to other channels in terms of performance. Prefer to listen?…
4 Financial Services Marketing Challenges & How Direct Mail Can Help
Direct marketing within the financial industry comes with a unique set of challenges. From navigating strict regulations to building trust in a highly competitive marketing landscape, financial services firms must find effective ways to reach and engage their target audience.…
The Value of Direct Mail: Is It Really Too Expensive?
Direct mail is an expensive channel from a cost-per-piece standpoint, especially when compared to digital advertising strategies. Data, paper, ink, and postage are legitimate tangible expenses. However, from a cost-per-acquisition (CPA) and return-on-investment (ROI) perspective, direct mail can be an…
Statistical Significance in Marketing: Q&A with Franklin Madison Direct’s Senior Marketing Strategist, Preston Carroll
Measuring statistical significance in marketing is essential for making data-driven decisions. It allows marketers to assess the effectiveness of marketing campaigns, understand the impact of various strategies, and identify patterns or relationships in performance data. We sat down with Franklin…
When Mail Goes Wrong: Navigating Direct Marketing Challenges
Like any direct marketing channel, navigating the data, cost and frequency for optimal performance can feel like a challenging puzzle. With the right approach you can address these direct marketing challenges head-on, before they become costly mistakes. Drawing from extensive…
When Mail Goes Right: Direct Marketing Design for Strong Performance
The influence of direct marketing design on the overall customer experience and campaign performance is gaining prominence, and our latest research reveals that 35% of marketers consider the flexibility of direct mail’s creative and format as one of its significant…