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 [...]
About a year ago, I gave a speech on 10 actionable D2C marketing and advertising trends for 2024 to supercharge your sales. These are the often-little-known strategies and tactics that are working best today… as well as new megatrends. Every [...]
What makes the difference between success and failure in your direct response marketing? It’s what Rosser Reeves, in his book Reality in Advertising, called the Unique Selling Proposition (or USP). But what is a USP? It’s the factor that sets [...]
48,000 New Subscribers… How? By using a VSL. A VSL is a direct response video—A video sales letter. Video is a powerful tool to generate leads and customers. Every campaign I do uses a video component. In fact, we have [...]
Retargeting is a powerful way to: Convert your leads to buyers Generate repeat sales Reactivate old customers Retargeting is a strategy that allows you to use digital ads that “follow” your leads, prospects, and consumers who have expressed interest in [...]
Increase your marketing response by 89% or more. How? By using Integrated, Multichannel Marketing. Let me explain. Marketers are not always right, but the marketplace always is. Presidents and marketing/advertising directors can’t afford to make a mistake… losing time or [...]
You should be checking the following periodically to make sure your business and marketing goals are fully aligned: Your situation/target audience Your marketing budgets Your advertising messages Your media plan Your product mix Your positioning/branding Your competition The economic recovery can be [...]
Launching a new product can be fun and profitable… or a heartbreaking experience. But there is a little-known secret to minimizing your risk and maximizing your return. That is: Follow the proven direct response marketing rules. And that’s especially the [...]
