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Strategic multichannel approach increasesd sales while maintaining CPA goals

Direct mail had already proven itself as an effective acquisition channel for this meal subscription provider, but the client was looking for additional opportunities to raise sales yet maintain CPAs. After effectively launching the client into direct mail with a targeted program, FM Direct proposed a coordinated digital campaign to extend the life of the mail efforts by engaging with prospects across multiple channels. During the initial test, the client managed the digital strategy with results showing a modest lift. FM Direct then executed and managed the digital re-test, employing a strategic sequence of timely prospect touches based on the corresponding direct mail drop. FM Direct’s re-test effectively improved the stickiness of the direct mail campaign while preserving the campaign’s CPA targets.

The Problem

The client wanted to increase sales beyond direct mail while ensuring CPAs remained steady across acquisition efforts.

The Solution

FM Direct implemented a timed digital campaign, aligning email and Facebook ads with direct mail drops for maximum engagement.

The Outcome

The multichannel strategy increased sales rates by up to 21% without inflating acquisition costs.

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Our Impact

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Lift in Sales (Direct Mail + Email)

Adding email touchpoints boosted sales 7% over direct mail alone.

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Lift in Sales (Direct Mail + Facebook)

A Facebook integration increased sales 12% over direct mail-only campaigns.

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Lift in Sales (Direct Mail + Email + Facebook)

The full Surround approach delivered a 21% increase in sales rate.

The powerful lookalike models the data science team at FM Direct builds for our direct mail clients is the driver of success in these campaigns. Activating these same data sets in digital channels as consumers are receiving direct mail in their homes elevates performance to a whole new level.

Jake Bawolek, marketing technologist, 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.

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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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