“The reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated” – Mark Twain Many marketers think direct mail is dead. Presidents of companies and even marketing directors are making tragic, strategic, and tactical mistakes. Direct mail is still a powerful lead [...]
Marketing in an age of skepticism is always difficult. Your prospects automatically perceive that you’re selling them something… and they are skeptical. When that happens, they will not even want to discover what you have to offer. They will not [...]
Premiums are a secret weapon to supercharging your response. Whether marketing to business to business or consumers, this critical but often-overlooked tactic will increase your response. When choosing your premium, keep in mind that test after test has shown that [...]
I got a call seeking help. The marketing director needed more leads … and especially higher conversion rates. Many marketers want to increase leads, but lower the cost per lead. And most marketers want to increase their conversion rate. Both [...]
Let me tell you about a new product launch that pulled in over 600,000 new customers… even during a recession! What made this so successful? Three words — Direct response strategies. The product is a nutritional supplement popular in Japan. [...]
