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Category: Direct Mail

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How to Use Scarcity and Reciprocity to Increase Sales

Now we will discuss how to use scarcity and reciprocity to increase your direct mail sales. As well as exclusivity. By using these human behaviors, you can gain a competitive advantage and increase sales. Behavioral scientists have discovered that scarcity increases desirability. That is why you see so many direct mail pieces with an offer that expires quickly or there are only a limited number left for purchase. Many marketers are currently using this to drive response.

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Why Combine Email Marketing With Direct Mail?

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When you combine email marketing with direct mail, you can target and convert consumers even more effectively. For example, in one study, businesses increased their order value by more than $3 when using the two mediums combined; they also saw a 25% response rate. Savvy marketers know that email and direct mail are powerful channels to reach their customers and prospects.

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Increase Direct Mail Sales With Loss Aversion

The human drive to avoid the pain of loss is extremely motivating. So, we will look at how to use this to increase direct mail sales. Direct mail is a great way to motivate people to buy. We all know that benefits sell, but are you really using benefits that are genuinely customer benefits? Make sure that you use real customer benefits not fun features of your product or service.

Direct Mail Response

Increase Your Direct Mail Response

Are you ready to skillfully apply the principles of human behavior to your direct mail marketing messages to gain a competitive advantage? Since people default to hardwired behaviors without giving them a thought, we can use that to drive them to the response we want. We will use those behaviors to trigger them to buy our product or service leading to increases in your direct mail response.

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5 Common Direct Mail Mistakes

For years we have worked with customers to send really good direct mail. Of course, during that time there have been some flops for many different reasons. We have learned much more from the direct mail mistakes than the great ones. Learning what not to do in direct mail is essential. So, we put our heads together to come up with this list of what not to do that will keep you out of trouble.

Direct Mail ROI

Increase Direct Mail ROI And Save On Postage

In 2023 the best way to increase your direct mail ROI is to increase engagement. There are several ways you can do this. The post office is also offering postage discounts to use special engagements. As your partner, Neyenesch can help you find the right fit for your direct mail. Let’s look over some engagement options and postal promotions to save you money.

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How To Save 5% On Postage in 2023

Do you want to create awesome direct mail pieces that stand out and get results? Well now you can and reduce your postage cost! The US Postal Service’s The Tactile, Sensory & Interactive (TSI) Promotion offers marketers an opportunity to get creative and save 5% on postage. This USPS promotion runs from Feb 1, 2023, through July 31, 2023. All eligible pieces qualify for the 5% discount. There are specific requirements to qualify so you need to make sure you meet them. Neyenesch Printers can help.

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How Good Direct Mail Data Increases Response

In 2022, your data is the most important marketing tool you have. Direct mail data is a powerful driver of response. You can exponentially improve your response rate by harnessing your data fully! Of course, this does require you to have accurate and clean data. Assuming you do, you are ready to use it to make the most of your next direct mail campaign. So how can you harness your data?

2023 Postage Rates

USPS Postage Rate Increase January 2023

The USPS has filed a rate increase with the PRC. The new rates are expected to be approved and will be effective on January 22, 2023. The good news is direct mail still is very an effective tool in driving response. The ANA response rate report shows an average ROI of 112% on direct mail, the highest of any medium. So, what do the new USPS postage rates mean for you? Get your rate chart now!

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Holiday Direct Mail Ideas For 2022

Somehow the holidays are almost here, are you ready? As you start to plan out your holiday direct mail campaigns you should be considering how to be different this year. Both customers and prospects are on the lookout for great deals during the holidays, so now is the time to get started planning yours. Staying ahead of your competition is important this time of the year. Are you ready to get started creating great holiday direct mail?

USPS Postage Rate Increase for 2022

Are you ready for the 2022 postage rate increase? USPS postage rates are increasing on July 10, 2022. It’s not all bad news in that direct mail still is very effective and driving response, we just have to get more creative to save on postage. So, what do the new rates that mean for you? Get your rate chart now!

Color Strategy For Direct Mail

In 2022, the use of color in direct mail is very important. The right colors can increase your response rates. Why is color so important? It is a powerful communication tool since color evokes feeling within us and ignites emotion. In direct mail we want to use the right set of colors to drive response. It does not matter if you are sending a letter in an envelope, a postcard or a self-mailer, all direct mail pieces are affected by color choices. Color is what people notice first without even realizing it. So how can you use colors to increase your direct mail response rates?

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