Friday, February 20, 2009

Direct Mail Works

With television, radio, and the internet, it is easy to overlook the power of one of the oldest and most cost efficient forms of advertising - direct mail. While it may seem antiquated and lackluster, direct mail marketing reaches people. It is personal, and in today's high tech environment where few people bother to write a real letter on paper, it is refreshing and comforting - a tangible document that conveys a sense of stability and permanence rather than the fly-by-night feel of email and other electronic communications.

Direct mail uses the advantage of timing by getting the message in front of your potential clients when they are ready to give it their attention. They also see it when they have money on their minds. It's right in there with the stack of bills, and if you have reached the right audience, it can offer the solution to the bills that they are trying to figure out how to pay at that very moment.

Direct mail is very cost-effective, but to maximize your ROI it has to be done right. Scattered, random mailings will not do the trick. You want to send very targeted, personalized advertising, not junk mail. In order to accomplish this, you need to work with an experienced creative team who will target the right audience with the right message, and that message has to be consistent with the branding of your firm.

Your list must target potential clients, people who need your services. The list must be accurate, free of duplicates, and embarrassing misspellings. Your mailings should be personally addressed to individuals.

The message in your direct mail must fit the recipients. You must offer them something they need now. It has to get their attention and be meaningful to them. That message must demonstrate consistency and reliability when your audience follows up on it. When they visit your website, it should reflect what they saw in the mailing. It should be immediately recognizable. When they call or visit your office your staff should be familiar with the mailing and ready to answer the questions it may generate.

If you are ready to put together your direct mail campaign, contact Network Affiliates today so we can help you create targeted and effective mailing.

posted by Harlan Schillinger at 6:00 AM

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