Marketing that attempts to reach its customers directly, without the use of intervening media. Methods include direct mail, e-mail, and telemarketing. Direct marketing usually relies on a “call-to-action” wherein the advertisement asks interested consumers to make a direct response when interested.
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Friday, November 6th, 2009
Direct mail postcards have proven to be one of the most versatile options in direct mail marketing. With a little innovation, they can break through the clutter and deliver direct mail advertising messages to your [Read More]
Tuesday, October 13th, 2009
It’s not exactly news: the Internet has changed the world. For the owner of a growing business, an online presence is an absolute must. But the Web hasn’t completely supplanted one of the oldest marketing [Read More]
Friday, July 31st, 2009
Back in 2007, industry analyst InfoTrends predicted that high-volume digital press revenues in the U.S. would grow to $13.5 billion by 2010, from $3.5 billion in 2006. That forecast appears ahead of target, as millions [Read More]
Tuesday, July 21st, 2009
Postcards continue to be one of the most versatile options in direct mail marketing. They offer a quick, affordable way to create smart, condensed direct mail campaigns, and they work just as well when combined [Read More]
Tuesday, May 26th, 2009
Testing is a direct mail marketer’s secret weapon. No other means of advertising can be tested, refined, and tested again with the same mathematical precision as creative direct mail. Once you have detailed, up-to-date, customer [Read More]
Friday, February 13th, 2009
In these challenging times, getting good advice from a competent direct mail marketing production partner is more important than ever. Rising costs, evolving post office regulations, rapidly changing technologies, and the demand for multifaceted direct [Read More]
Friday, January 30th, 2009
There are a number of direct mail marketing trends that bear watching this year, but here are three to keep in mind, courtesy of Crystal Uppercue, marketing manager at EU Services (euservices.com). [Read More]
Friday, January 16th, 2009
Package planning is essential to a successful direct mail marketing campaign. Will it include a letter, sell sheet, coupon, and business reply envelope? Perhaps you’ll be using a postcard. How big? How small? What creative [Read More]
Tuesday, January 6th, 2009
Direct mail marketing isn’t just for selling magazine subscriptions, collectibles, nutritional supplements, or Chia Pets. It’s been used to market everything from life insurance to lawn care services to restaurants — even $35 million corporate [Read More]