In: direct marketing

• October 30, 2012
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• Blog PostsMobile Marketing

It’s no secret that mobile marketing is one of the biggest trends in the marketing world today. Even direct marketing purists are beginning to incorporate mobile into their marketing strategies, because there is no denying that consumers are accessing web pages and making purchases directly through their mobile phones in astonishing numbers. That being the case, it is more important than ever to make sure that you create mobile landing pages that are optimized for conversion, especially if you are running a marketing campaign that features a QR code. Don’t let those mobile visitors slip away because you weren’t prepared for them! Here are 5 tips to ensure that doesn’t happen.

• October 9, 2012
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• Blog PostsDirect Mail Marketing

Marketing for luxury items is a very different game from most traditional marketing strategies. Most items can be sold based on the usefulness or efficacy of the product; luxury items, on the other hand, are not about selling a product so much as what that symbol represents, be it wealth, glamour, or power. Luxury brand marketing is first and foremost about branding, because luxury items have very little to do with necessity and a great deal to do with image and lifestyle. As it turns out, direct mail is especially suited to luxury branding; one might even say direct mail is the ‘diamond in the rough’ of luxury brand marketing. Let’s explore why.

• September 18, 2012
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• Blog PostsDirect Mail Marketing

Direct mail marketing campaigns can become expensive if not executed correctly, and especially during times of economic hardship, it is particularly important to back up marketing decisions with solid numbers. The most commonly accepted method of quantifying the success of a direct mail campaign is to calculate its Return on Investment (ROI). It’s not enough to simply know how much a campaign costs up-front; you also need to know how much revenue that campaign brought in, to determine whether or not it was financially worth the investment. Let’s walk through the process of calculating your direct mail ROI.

• August 27, 2012
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• Blog PostsMarketing Strategy

So you’ve decided to embark on a direct marketing campaign? You’ve already got your marketing list, developed a great offer, and designed an eye-catching creative – but wait! You still need one thing: A strong, convincing call-to-action! Having an effective call-to-action is crucial in any direct marketing campaign, because prospective customers need a little guidance when it comes to taking action. Luckily, it’s not rocket science; follow these 5 steps and you’ll be writing effective calls-to-action like a pro in no time!