Friends Don’t Let Friends Do “Junk Mail”: 3 Ways to Keep the “Junk” Out of Your Mail

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  A lot of consumers (and this would include many of your potential customers) make no distinction between “direct mail” and “junk mail.” That’s unfortunate, because well-done direct mail can be an effective part of your overall integrated marketing strategy. It’s not surprising, because there has been a lot of junky direct mail produced over the years. Let’s look at three basic reasons why people who receive it consider it junk. And let’s also talk about what you can do to ensure that mailings your send aren’t perceived this way. Read More

Who Still Uses Direct Mail? (How About Apple?)

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Does direct mail marketing still have a place in an online world? After all, who still uses direct mail today? The answer just might surprise you. One of the most innovative and forward-thinking companies in the high-tech world knows that sometimes the tactile appeal of a piece of mail delivers what a post or a tweet just can’t. The online technology reporting site TechCrunch recently reported that the Cupertino computing giant mailed out a set of slick posters featuring outstanding images of their ultra-cool-looking new Mac Pro computers. Is Apple going “old school” with their marketing? Read More