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41% of Americans of all ageslook forward to checkingtheir mail each day (Gallup)
Direct Mail Statistics
58% of the mail Americanhouseholds receive ismarketing mail (USPS)
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59% of US respondents saythey enjoy getting mail frombrands about new products(Epsilon)
Direct Mail Statistics
73% of American consumerssay they prefer beingcontacted by brands via directmail because they can read itwhenever they want (Epsilon)
Direct Mail Statistics
Up to 90%of directmail getsopened
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Direct Mail StatisticsBrand Recognition
75% ofDirect Mailrecipientscan recall abrand afterseeing an ad.
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Subscriber ListCurrent purchasers of a publication -
newspaper, magazine, trade journal, etc.
SIC ListStandard Industrial Classification is a system for
classifying industries by a four-digit code.
Opt-In ListPeople who have willingly given you their contact information.
Mailing Lists
Questions to ask before purchasing a mailing list…
• How often is the list provider’s database updated?
• Is deliverability guaranteed?
• Do you guarantee at least 90% deliverability?
• Will you refund postage on bad addresses as well as the cost of each bad address?
• Can I reuse a list?
Mailing Lists
What is your industry and what are some of the traits of your ideal customer?
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1. A clear and bold headline.
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Benefits, benefits, benefits.
Features
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• Large Selection of Inventory • Trailers & Vehicles from $5,000–$500,000 On-Site
• Financing • Loans Starting at $25,000 Available
Dental
• 7 Doctors • More Appointment Times Available
• State-of-the-Art Equipment • More Accurate Diagnostic Capabilities
• Thorough Cleanings • Strong, Healthy Teeth and Gums
Insurance
• Great Coverage Available • Protect Your Family & Property
• More Office Locations • Faster Response to An Accident
• We Handle All Types of Coverage • Truly Convenient with All Your Coverage in One Place
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• Family Owned & Operated
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Direct Mail Design
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6. The offer.
Direct Mail Design
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6. The offer.
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On a $100 item:1. Buy One, Get One Free2. $50 Off3. 50% Off
Buy One, Get One gets a 40% better response than either of the others. - Bob Stone, “Successful Direct Marketing Methods”
Direct Mail Design
But what if you can’t offer BOGO?Does $ off or % off work better?
• 42% of consumers found that money off was preferable to percentage off and free shipping. - Blue Hornet
• $50 off generated 170% more revenue and a 72% better conversion rate than 15% off in another test - MarketingSherpa
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Direct Mail Design
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Direct Mail Design
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Direct Mail Design
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Direct Mail Design
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Direct Mail Design
11. 5-Star Review
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Direct Mail Design
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Direct Mail Design
12. Map of Your Location*
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*For Local Businesses only!
Direct Mail Design
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Direct Mail Design
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1. A clear, bold headline.
2. A graphic that supports the message.
3. Color that pops.
4. Subheads that lead into text.
5. Benefits, benefits, benefits.
6. The offer(s).
7. Company name & logo.
8. Return address.
9. Contact information.
10. Call to action in non-matching color.
11. 5-star review.
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• Is the message I want to convey immediately obvious to the reader?
• Will this message resonate with my target market?
• Am I highlighting the benefits or features of my product/service?
• Am I making my prospects an offer they can’t refuse?
• Do I have an easy, direct call-to-action with clear contact information?
• Does the eye trail of the card lead me to the offer and call to action?
Questions to Ask Before Approving a Marketing Piece
Direct Mail Design
Contact a Marketing Consultant at 1-800-628-1804
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