Entrepreneurs, company presidents, and marketing directors are often confused… even overwhelmed… with choosing the most cost-effective and powerful ways to: Generate leads and convert them into sales Bring in new customers faster and more efficiently Dominate their market with an [...]
Marketers are seeing inventory shrink and prices rise as political spending spikes. Many marketers are switching to direct mail, reducing or stopping digital spending and electronic spending. According to AdImpact, the Trump campaign is running $12.2 million worth of ads [...]
Ad growth for 2024 is strong The U.S. advertising industry grew 5% in 2023 to $360 billion and increased another 4.2% (excluding political advertising) so far in 2024. Including political advertising, ad revenue is forecast to grow 8.1% in 2024. [...]
What are your prospect’s greatest fears that could kill or cripple your sales? For many, it’s the economy and its impact on their businesses or family. You should address—not ignore—your target market’s fears and anxieties. These can include: Another Business [...]
Direct response television is one of the most effective, cost-efficient ways to reach many prospects, convince them of the value and benefits of your product or service and convert them into buyers. Over the years, I have created over 400 [...]
Determining price is crucial in your marketing if you are selling a product. A few cents can be the difference between a home run or a strikeout. Case in point: American Express Publishing tested three price points for one of [...]
E-commerce companies’ use of loyalty programs and subscription services has been growing dramatically, especially Costco. During a recession or demand destruction caused by inflation or stagflation, these types of programs are often the lifeblood of maintaining profitability and, in some [...]
When writing copy for your direct response campaign, you only have a few minutes or even a few seconds to grab the attention of your prospects. That’s why you must choose your words carefully. Online or print, words have a [...]
A catalog can create skyrocketing sales and profitability. And they are experiencing a powerful and little-known boom - both hard-copy and online What is their #1 reason for success? The catalog gives value to the prospect… and company… even in [...]
What’s the most important thing Costco sells in its stores? Gas? Food? Gold? Hot dogs and pizza? “The most important item we sell is the membership card,” Ron Vachris told Fortune. Why? Because Costco has 130 million members who pay [...]
