Health Alert is an alternative health company with a story that shows the American dream come true – from “rags to riches,” a true multimillion dollar success story. But when I first talked to the founder, Dr. Bruce West, it was only a dream. So, how did...
When you are writing any kind of marketing material, don’t keep your readers waiting to discover your intentions. Many copywriters make this fatal mistake – writing a long, “cute” introduction without telling the reader the point. You may tease a reader on the outer...
We recently did a test for a client that verifies what direct mailers already know: Don’t use online generated names for a direct mail campaign. Instead, use direct mail generated names. In this A/B test, direct mail generated names produced a 66% higher response than...
Seniors (aged 55+) make up an enormous market with incredible purchasing power. But most marketers ignore this valuable group – or don’t know how to reach them. In fact, seniors spend close to 50% of all purchasing dollars, and yet less than 5% of advertising is...
Often, outside envelope teaser copy will grab your audience more powerfully than a personalized envelope will. That is why you see so many savvy marketers using teaser copy for their direct marketing campaigns. Upper management in your company may dislike the idea of...
