SUCCESS STORIES

Surround™ amplifies success for top-tier brands

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FM Direct clients integrated Surround, achieving an average 22% lift in performance

Nearly three dozen Franklin Madison Direct clients sought to improve the effectiveness of their mail campaigns without significantly raising budgets, aiming for higher response rates and conversions. Surround™ was presented to each brand as a tactic to deliver relevant and timely digital interactions to their mail recipients during the mail drop phase. By closely collaborating with each client to grasp their unique challenges and objectives, Franklin Madison Direct crafted customized Surround strategies that aligned precisely with each client’s goals. Real-time campaign performance monitoring through advanced analytics enabled FM Direct to make data-driven adjustments and improvements. This integrated approach, requiring only 5% of the total campaign budget, has significantly transformed clients’ programs. Leveraging Surround created cohesive and immersive customer experiences, while driving an average incremental increase of 22%.

The Problem

Clients needed a cost-effective way to boost mail campaign response rates and conversions without increasing budgets significantly.

The Solution

FM Direct implemented Surround, integrating digital ads with direct mail to create a seamless and engaging customer experience.

The Outcome

Surround drove a 22% average lift, enhancing response rates and campaign performance for 33 clients.

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Our Impact

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Average Mail Volume

The typical campaign included 455k direct mail pieces integrated with Surround.

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Brands Using Surround

Surround was utilized by 33 brands across multiple industries.

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Average Performance Lift

Campaigns leveraging Surround saw an average 22% increase in conversions.

Over the years, we have tested multiple channels, platforms, identity graphs, timing sequences, and creatives in the quest to find the sweet spot of efficiency and impact with respect to direct mail and digital integration. Surround is state of the art science and is now integral to all our clients’ DM campaigns.

Ryan Wilder, Sr. Marketing Strategist, SeQuel Response”

Jake Bawolek,
digital media manager, franklin madison direct

Integrated direct mail & digital marketing

FM Direct’s integrated marketing approach combines data-driven direct mail with precise digital activation to maximize engagement and ROI. Using Surround™, we ensure that prospects receive timely, coordinated messaging across multiple touchpoints—including direct mail, display ads, social media, and email.

By aligning online and offline efforts, we help brands break through clutter and reach high-intent customers when it matters most.

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Success Stories

Explore our success stories to see how FM Direct drives growth with highly targeted direct mail strategies.

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™.

Read MoreInvestment brand unlocks high-quality leads with integrated direct response

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