Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Direct Mail Marketing 101

Direct Mail That Works

Follow these simple steps and you are sure to get more results out of your next direct mail campaign.

1.Hit Your Sphere: The most important and beneficial target market is the people whom you already know. They should be your first priority and you should hit them at least 3 times a month (not all direct mail though).

2.More is More: Sending to 150 farming addresses once a month is not going to generate a lot of business. If you want 50 sales out of your farming database expect to send a minimum of 2,500 pieces, once a month for a year. Then wait for results. Don't quit too soon or you just wasted a lot of money. Marketing is a commitment.

3.Mailer Quality: Full Color, Jumbo, Laminated Postcards will generate more branding and remembrance than standard postcards with black and white address sides.

4.Promote Yourself: Not the company, not the house your listing - YOU. The most dominate image on your direct mail piece will be the one your audience remembers.

5.Branding: Mail consistent direct mail pieces. Meaning: create a brand - image set - and stick with it. Change it up every now and then so you don't bore people to death, but do keep it consistent.

6.Offer Something of Interest: Don't harass people with pointless postcards. Make sure you are sending something of value as not get irritate people. Market Trends, DOM, Recent Sales are something that everyone likes to see.

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