Key Takeaways: Direct mail is still the #1 most powerful medium for generating measurable response. The offer, list, and copy make or break success. Weak offers, bad lists, and non-response copy are the top 3 killers of ROI. Direct [...]
Key Takeaways Start with a headline or opening that grabs the reader’s attention. Immediately follow up by explaining why the offer is relevant or beneficial to the reader to create interest. Provide a detailed description of your product or service. [...]
Key Takeaways: Back-of-envelope copy can boost response rates by up to 15%. Though unconventional this tactic stimulates curiosity and encourages many executives to open the envelope. It’s a profitable direct marketing tool that adds an extra opportunity to persuade before [...]
Even in a recession, response rates can skyrocket. That is what happened for a resort that used 6 powerful steps to success. During a recession, response rates generally go down for most products and services. That was the case in [...]
Selling only by retail is dangerous to your bottom line. Why? Because you miss out on so many prospects and lose potential sales. And worse, you don’t build a database for future profits. It’s like being in chains, totally dependent [...]
