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Top fitness brand discovers the power of a dynamic direct mail partner

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FM Direct optimized acquisition costs for a leading fitness brand

A prominent connected fitness brand sought to scale its new audience reach and increase conversions while effectively measuring the incremental cost of acquisition (CAC). Previously managing their own mailings in-house, they needed a reliable direct mail partner to take their program to the next level. Franklin Madison Direct’s comprehensive agency services and sophisticated testing methodology produced a 20% cost savings within the first year. After proving its value early on, the partnership continued to strengthen as the two worked together to drive scale and elevate the program. Surround™, a timely digital campaign synced with mail’s in home window, was introduced to propel conversions further and quickly became a consistent campaign element. To continue to optimize costs while expanding reach, FM Direct suggested complimenting solo mail with a shared mail program that surpassed performance expectations and hit CAC goals. For the past five years, direct mail has emerged as a top-performing channel that facilitates sustained growth — fueled by a versatile marketing strategy and a truly collaborative partnership.

The Problem

Limited by in-house mail execution, the fitness brand needed a scalable strategy to cut costs and improve acquisition efficiency.

The Solution

FM Direct implemented strategic testing, digital integration, and shared mail to reduce costs and drive consistent customer acquisition.

The Outcome

With 20% cost savings and a 20% sales lift, direct mail became a core growth channel.

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Our Impact

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Cost Savings

First-year optimizations reduced direct mail costs by 20%.

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Incremental CAC

Optimized acquisition efforts kept overall incremental CAC under $400, meeting client targets.

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Sales Rate Increase

Surround™ integration boosted sales rates by 20%.

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Incremental CAC

Shared mail campaign yielded affordable incremental CAC.

Our challenge lies in consistently driving incremental sales for a partner that possesses high brand awareness and maintains an active presence across all channels. While it may be easy to generate sales via direct mail for this brand, we can transform it into a reliable source of highly incremental sales through an innovative strategy of robust data modeling, creative optimization, and a transparent and trusting relationship.

Ryan Wilder, Sr. Marketing Strategist, SeQuel Response”

ryan wilder,
Sr. Marketing Strategist, franklin madison direct

Smart direct mail budget optimization

FM Direct’s data-driven approach to direct mail budget optimization ensures brands maximize ROI while minimizing waste. By leveraging up-to-date first-party data, refining targeting through proprietary testing, and strategically integrating third-party data, brands can fine-tune their prospect lists for cost efficiency.

Beyond targeting, FM Direct optimizes production costs by securing competitive print rates and utilizing pre-printing techniques. We also ensure seamless customer experiences across all touchpoints, from call centers to landing pages, enhancing conversions and reducing wasted spend.

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