Navigating the Customer Journey

Your customers are going from point A to point Z with a number of intended and unintended stops along the way. Therefore, it is critical to understand all the touchpoints along the way and how they may impact your customers’ final destination (purchase) or however you define that final stop on the journey.

How Direct Marketers Benefit from Cord Cutters

In 2018, the number of households in the United States to break up with paid cable and satellite providers was projected at 33 million. This is a huuuuge opportunity for marketers of any size.

The 360-Degree Video Experience

Facebook and YouTube both support 360-degree video and is where most videos are consumed, so the only thing holding marketers back is the additional expense to shoot a 360-degree video compared to the typical production cost of shooting a standard video.

The Role of Print in a Digital World

Modern direct marketers know that a strategic mix of digital and print marketing can be critical to the success of your campaign. The question is not should this be a print marketing campaign or a digital campaign.

Website Marketing Essentials

If you build it, will they come? We’re not talking about an ark. We’re talking about your website or web app, and building one means nothing if no one knows it’s there.

Essential Precampaign Planning Questions

Before running a direct marketing campaign, take the time to design it correctly and make sure everyone is on the same page. If not done correctly, a campaign can tarnish your image and result in lost money.

Event Marketing

Event marketing is just like any other direct marketing campaign. It is imperative to identify a target audience and provide relative and engaging messaging in a creative presentation with a clear call to action.

Animation and Video in Email Best Practices

Email marketers have been anxious to embed videos in emails for years. In 2019, it’s safe to use animated GIFs to simulate video, but hold off on embedded video for now.