For a modern direct marketer, developing the best mix of channels to deliver your message is a critical part of the job. In print and online, there are countless options for executing an impactful, multi-channel campaign.
Many marketers may not consider the positive (even if unintended) side effects that direct mail can have on your marketing as a whole. Let’s look at three side effects of using direct mail as a part of your overall marketing mix.
While previous blog posts focused on the strategy, intelligence and tracking of your mail, this post will look at some ways to create a mailer that will look, feel and even smell different than the direct mail you find in your mailbox each day.
We can all agree that there is some bad junk mail in our mailbox each day. But as much as we discount some wasteful efforts, there are some interesting, engaging and visually stunning pieces of printed marketing that stand out.
Measuring the success of an email campaign by its open rate may seem like a dated metric, but the open rate is perhaps the most critical measurement smart marketers need to understand when determining good (or bad) email results.
Whether you are an experienced marketer or new to the industry, the following overview and checklist can be useful in planning your next direct mail effort.
Much like how a contractor wouldn’t suggest you paint the walls before the roof is built, we wouldn’t suggest taking on a direct mail project without thoughtful consideration of your budget.
