With online search being the default way many people find information these days, the question “Should I start a magazine?” may seem strange to many marketers. But the reality is, while overall magazine pages are down, highly targeted, specialized magazines are on the rise. Just look at the successful magazine launches from companies like Lowes,…
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A high-impact marketing campaign comes from creativity and strategy, not from having limitless resources. Let’s look at seven ways to optimize your marketing budget for maximum impact, even on minimum dollars. 1. Concentrate on a niche market.Target your message to a smaller market versus a diverse group of prospects. Maximize your marketing spend by mailing…
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One of the biggest misconceptions about 1:1 printing is that marketers don’t have enough of the data to create personalized, highly relevant campaigns. This might be true in some cases, but you might also be overlooking ways to do more with the data you already have. Here are three ways to maximize the use of…
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When we think about color in print marketing and direct mail, we think about stunning images and eye-catching graphics. But what about color in the messaging itself? Here are some highly effective and often overlooked ways that color can be used, not just in your images, but in your messaging, too. Study after study shows…
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Would it surprise you to know that 78% of consumers say they would be “more likely” to purchase from a retailer again if provided with offers targeted to their interests, wants, and needs? It shouldn’t. Here are some other eye-opening data on how willing consumers are to provide personal data if it provides them with…
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When it comes to boosting revenues, many companies focus on acquiring new customers. In fact, according to Econsultancy’s “Cross-Channel Marketing Report 2014,” 44% of marketers are placing a greater focus on customer acquisition than customer retention. Only 18% are focusing more on customer retention. However, focusing on acquisition to the exclusion of customer retention may…
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Maybe it’s the thinning volume in the mailbox. Maybe it’s marketers’ drooping results after focusing on e-marketing as a replacement for print. Whatever it is, we’re seeing it more and more. Marketing experts are talking about the benefits of keeping print in the mix. Most recently, Marketing Profs published an article titled “7 Reasons to…
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The topics of security & encryption continue to be big items for 2016. Keep your eyes open for more conversation on this topic, but for now, I want to focus on a simple form of encryption that you’ve probably used without realizing it: HTTPS. HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is a protocol for sending and receiving information across…
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According to a survey by Forbes Insights,64% of global marketers “strongly agree” that data-driven marketing is crucial to success within a hyper-competitive global economy. An additional 27% agree. This makes 91% of marketers surveyed agreeing or strongly agreeing with the crucial nature of data. Not only do marketers agree that data-driven marketing is critical, but…
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Get ready for great USPS promotions in 2016! Just like in 2015, the USPS will offer a 2% discount on qualifying promotions that use interactive technologies that make your mail pieces more effective and cost-efficient, too. The new promotional categories for 2016 are as follows: Emerging and Advanced Technology/Video in Print Promotion (March – August…
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