How to Create Winning Direct Mail + Email Campaigns
As marketers and business owners, we must understand that consumers now use, and interact with, a vast range of communication channels on a daily basis. And, each of these channels has strengths and limitations inherent to its medium.
We must also realize that we can achieve a greater impact (and ROI) using these channels together. The sum of a multi-channel marketing strategy is greater than the parts.
Here are some tips to keep your direct mail + email campaigns consistent and effective.
Look professional
- Consistent branding (mail, web, email, social, etc)
- High-quality graphics/images
- HIRE A DESIGNER
- Focus on benefits and convenience
- Make the offer easy to understand and use
- Remove “filler” text/copy
- Provide clear next step directions (ie: Call Now 888-123-4567)
- Use geographic targeting
- Use existing customer demographic profile data
- Use demographic filters + geographic filters
- Some things sell better at certain times
- Your business may be seasonal
- Deploy email communications approx 1 week after direct mail delivery