A videolog is a direct mail piece that contains a video. The videolog is awesome for a lead generation campaign, high-end donor, client up-sell, or product introduction. But it can also be a powerful lead generation tool. Architectural design firm Anderson saw [...]
Direct mail is experiencing a renaissance. But some of the secrets to boosting response have been lost. For example, many direct mail envelope mailings today are missing a critical element that increases leads and sales. That is the “lift note”. [...]
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 responsive names produced a 66% [...]
“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. In the case of direct mail, your prospects automatically perceive that you’re selling them something. When that happens, they will not even want to discover what you have to offer. They [...]
