Recent News from Mail Masters
The 4 Biggest Challenges of Being a Small Business Owner
As a small business owner, you face 4 big challenges all the time. You need to generate more leads and sales, you need new marketing methods and approaches and systems to do that. You need a marketing plan that’s absolutely positively consistent on a regular basis,...
20 Steps to Marketing Success
It's time for you to take your marketing to the next level. It's time to stop doing "ad hoc" marketing activities that miss more than hit. If you're like most business people who struggle to get effective marketing in place and working consistently month after month,...
Things to Look for in Marketing Firms
Take Help From Experienced Marketing Firms To Resolve Your Marketing Issues Do you want your business to progress at an escalated speed? Have you tried different marketing techniques to attract more customers, but in vain? Are you seeking a solution to all your...
When Direct Mail Disappoints
Expectations are high, right along with the piles of direct mail pieces ready to go. But, results don’t measure up. What went wrong? According to an article published by jacobsclevenger.com, a digital direct marketing agency, it could be a lot. The article, entitled...
Print Still Has Its Place
Not as an alternative to digital, but as a partner Just as fuel injection engines require both air and fuel to operate properly, so do marketing programs need the right mix of elements to fire on all cylinders. Working in partnership, digital and print can create the...
Don’t Talk to Me That Way
Marketers and business owners who communicate the same marketing message and image to every type of prospect are making a critical mistake. If you're doing lead generation this way, you're likely turning off many would-be clients. The marketing message that appeals to...
USPS Board backs down on eliminating Saturday mail delivery
USPS Board backs down on eliminating Saturday mail delivery. Although disappointed with this Congressional action, the Board will follow the law and has directed the Postal Service to delay implementation of its new delivery schedule until legislation is passed that...
Action = Results
Don’t let that “Marketing Idea” remain in your head. Send me your marketing ideas so we can brainstorm it with you and help you to take action. To check out our latest 3MinuteMarketing video blog post, go to our Blog.
Marketing is the Secret Sauce
Over the past several months I have had numerous conversations with business owners of many kinds. Without fail, the topic of marketing always comes up while talking about how to improve business, get more sales and how to make more money. This is not surprising to...
USPS New Delivery Schedule Announced – How Will This Affect Your Businesses?
Direct Mail Delivery Schedule This month the US postal service announced plans to implement a new mail delivery schedule beginning in August of 2013. This new schedule will maintain package delivery Monday through Saturday and limit mail delivery Monday through...
5 Things You Should Do To Make Your Direct Mail Envelopes “Do Their Job”
You may be asking, the job of the envelope is the carry the letter, isn't it? Well, yes it is, but it's not the number one thing that the envelope should do to do its job. What is the number one job of an envelope? Check out this quick Three Minute Marketing Video to...
6 Steps to Crushing Your Competition With Effective Marketing
If you need to get more clients, sell more products and services or grow your business, then you need to follow this simple formula to get your marketing started off on the right foot. This formula is articulated by Dan Kennedy, one of the world’s foremost experts on...
RECENT NEWS FOR DIRECT MAIL FROM PLUMB MARKETING (OUR PARENT COMPANY)
The articles below first appeared on Plumb Marketing.
- Direct Mail Effectiveness Based on Generational Researchby Victoria Edstedt on April 15, 2024 at 3:00 pm
Amidst the digital noise that fills our inboxes and saturates our screens, the significance of traditional mail often gets overshadowed. Join us as we explore the findings of the USPS Generational Research Report, revealing distinctive preferences and behaviors of Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z regarding direct mail. Home service providers, and [...] The post Direct Mail Effectiveness Based on Generational Research appeared first on Plumb Marketing.
- Sealing the Deal: The Crucial Role of Real Estate Direct Mailers and Why Agents Should Embrace Themby Victoria Edstedt on April 3, 2024 at 8:20 pm
In the fast-paced world of real estate, where digital platforms dominate marketing strategies, real estate agents are finding a timeless and effective ally in direct mail campaigns. This blog sheds light on the pivotal role of real estate direct mailers and articulates why savvy agents should integrate this traditional approach into their modern marketing [...] The post Sealing the Deal: The Crucial Role of Real Estate Direct Mailers and Why Agents Should Embrace Them appeared first on Plumb Marketing.
- The Power of Home Services Direct Mail Campaigns and Their Ideal Target Audienceby Victoria Edstedt on March 13, 2024 at 8:05 pm
In an era dominated by digital marketing, home services businesses are discovering a powerful and often overlooked tool to connect with their target audience – direct mail campaigns. This blog explores the diverse range of businesses that can benefit from home services direct mail campaigns and delves into the compelling reasons why they should [...] The post The Power of Home Services Direct Mail Campaigns and Their Ideal Target Audience appeared first on Plumb Marketing.
- The Art and Science of Direct Response: Small Business Strategies to Ignite Customer Actionby Victoria Edstedt on February 28, 2024 at 4:30 pm
Direct response marketing has emerged as a game-changer for small businesses seeking to connect with their target audience in a meaningful and immediate way. Plumb Marketing dives deep into the world of direct response marketing, unveiling innovative strategies and proven tactics tailored to empower small businesses in eliciting prompt and measurable customer actions. What [...] The post The Art and Science of Direct Response: Small Business Strategies to Ignite Customer Action appeared first on Plumb Marketing.
- Mail Mastery: Unleashing the Power of Direct Mail for Small Businesses in the Digital Ageby Victoria Edstedt on February 12, 2024 at 3:00 pm
In a world dominated by digital marketing, small businesses are rediscovering the timeless charm and effectiveness of direct mail. We will explore the resurgence of direct mail campaigns, uncovering innovative strategies and success stories that prove snail mail is far from extinct. Join us on a journey into the art and science of leveraging direct [...] The post Mail Mastery: Unleashing the Power of Direct Mail for Small Businesses in the Digital Age appeared first on Plumb Marketing.
- Why Direct Mail About Politics Still Influences Millennialsby Victoria Edstedt on January 31, 2024 at 3:00 pm
The top 7 takeaways for political direct mail campaigns are addressed in this robust article, complete with a great infographic. If you have interest in how Millennials specifically handle political mail, this is the article for you. Stats will help inform you on the strategies best suited to reaching this group, including tips for [...] The post Why Direct Mail About Politics Still Influences Millennials appeared first on Plumb Marketing.
- 7 Marketing Trends Every Small Business Needs to Know About in 2024by Victoria Edstedt on January 25, 2024 at 3:00 pm
Interactive content, social listening, simplicity, multichannel... there is so much to learn about the future of marketing. Growing your small business seems to be a great mix of consistency, innovation, and great service. This article dives into some of the growing marketing trends that can help with the innovation side, keeping you present in [...] The post 7 Marketing Trends Every Small Business Needs to Know About in 2024 appeared first on Plumb Marketing.
- 12 Successful Real Estate Direct Mail Examples You Need to Try In 2024
by Victoria Edstedt on January 23, 2024 at 3:00 pm
We love lists of creative ideas that spark engagement and Return on Investment (ROI). This article delivers! Real Estate professionals can spend a few minutes with this list and walk away with some inspiration for generating new business in the new year. Want to be a real estate leader and innovator? These ideas will [...] The post 12 Successful Real Estate Direct Mail Examples You Need to Try In 2024 appeared first on Plumb Marketing.
- 3 Effective Ways to Maximize Your Impact Before Election Dayby Victoria Edstedt on January 18, 2024 at 3:00 pm
Implementing these 3 direct mail tactics prior to election day will help maximize your results. Relevance matters. Knowing what your recipients want to receive and how and when they want to receive it also matters. This increases engagement and encourages action. This article quickly communicates three proven tactics that you can implement right away. [...] The post 3 Effective Ways to Maximize Your Impact Before Election Day appeared first on Plumb Marketing.
- U.S. Postal Service Proposes New Prices for 2024by Victoria Edstedt on January 16, 2024 at 3:00 pm
Hey non-profits – take note of the postage price increase coming so you can adjust your budget goals. If you are doing a lot of shipping, mailing and/or fulfillment, this article will help you prepare. Consider getting more targeted with your lists and more effective to help improve your engagement and contributions. Direct mail [...] The post U.S. Postal Service Proposes New Prices for 2024 appeared first on Plumb Marketing.
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