In today’s fast-paced, low-attention-span environment, simple, visual displays of information are very effective. That’s why it’s especially important to reinforce your copy (specifically comparisons, ratios and percentages) with a chart or graph that visually represents your content. It will increase [...]
Inflation… recession… politics… bad weather…? These are challenging times. These 11 direct response copy rules will get you through any external (or internal) challenge that may come your way… and help you increase response. Remember, great copy improves your response. [...]
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. Don’t make your prospect [...]
How can you increase direct mail response by 25-50%? Teaser copy. Teaser copy is the copy on the outside envelope of your direct mail piece. I’ve tested multiple outside copy versions for Humana, for example – because I want to [...]
To increase your response, copy should use the word “now.” It’s a power word often overlooked, so check your copy for how often you used “now.” “Now” creates a sense of immediacy and action. To stress immediacy, use the word [...]
