13 Types of Essential Marketing Data and What They Can Do For You
The immense amount of data available to marketers can be tricky to navigate. Knowing what kinds of data are the most accessible and the most helpful is important. In this article, we explore the different types of data collection, small vs. big data, and the many areas of marketing data that can benefit your business.
Branding and Marketing Efforts are Shifting Amid COVID-19
The pandemic has thrown a wrench into everyone’s plans for 2020. To avoid tone-deafness during a crisis, many brands have had to tweak, pivot or complete scrap their marketing calendar.
Recession Marketing: The Direct Approach
Marketers find themselves in uncharted or badly charted waters when a recession sets in. The good news is, help from marketing pros who have been through it before is available.
Is AI Part of Your Marketing Plan?
Today with all the advances in technology, especially in AI, the idea of machines taking over more complex tasks is not as sci-fi as it once seemed.
5 Things Email Marketers Should Know About Apple’s Mail Privacy Protection Feature
Apple is release iOS 15 this Fall, including a new feature called Mail Privacy Protection. Here's what email marketers can do to prepare for the change.
3 Data Trends That Should Drive Your 2022 Marketing Objectives
90% of the world’s data was created in the past two years. That's why it's vital for marketers to know the latest consumer data, trends and habits. Here’s what to expect in 2022.
System Failure - Please Check Your Marketing Message
Today with all the advances in technology, especially in AI, the idea of machines taking over more complex tasks is not as sci-fi as it once seemed.
Using Hyper-targeting and Hyper-personalization Without Relying on Sensitive Personal Information
The integration of hypertargeting, hyperpersonalization, alongside behavioral insights and data-driven creativity set the stage for multi-channel campaigns
USPS Postal Strategies: How to Lower Your Marketing Postage Costs
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy recommended NO price increases in January 2025 for Market Dominant products, which includes First-Class Mail.
10 Steps to Creating a Successful Non-Profit Direct Mail Package
In Q4, what are the key elements for a highly responsive direct mail package that drive response rates and donations during this crucial period?
The CMO Role Is Transforming – How Do You Measure Up? (Score sheet)
As a chief marketing officer, you have to master a multitude of new skills and take on a whole new set of responsibilities. So how do you stack up?
The Best Customer Acquisition Channel Right Now
Direct marketing, when executed well and professionally, can be a highly profitable approach for marketers in just about any vertical
Calls to Action: Why Direct Response Marketing Gets It Right
In direct marketing, a well-crafted call to action (CTA) can be the difference between a "tire kicker" and a committed customer
The Essentials of Direct Response Marketing: Strategies and Benefits
THE ESSENTIALS OF DIRECT RESPONSE MARKETING: Direct response advertising and direct response ads
Harnessing the Power of Emotion in Direct Mail and Email Campaigns
Marketers need to find ways to cut through the noise and make a meaningful impression. One approach that has proven effective time and again is “emotional marketing.”
The Future of Marketing — Looking 3-5 Years Out
As a direct marketer, you know that the playing field is changing. But let's look at key trends that are going to transform business in the next 3-5 years.
The Power of Direct Marketing: Why It Should Be Part of Your Marketing Strategy
Marketers are always looking for ways to reach their audience and direct marketing is one of the best ways to invest your time and money.
How to finish strong in 2024
AI is no longer a futuristic concept; it's a reality that's already making waves in our industry.
The Power of Story: Transforming Direct Mail Response Rates Through Narrative
Direct mail continues to deliver impressive ROI for financial, insurance and Medicare marketers-yet many fail to forge emotional connections with prospects
Medicare Marketing Guidelines: Communicating Benefit Changes Effectively and Compliantly
Medicare plans can change, including benefit reductions or even eliminations. These changes must be communicated with transparency, compliance, and trust.