Secrets To Direct Mail Advertising

Provided by the U.S. Postal Service
12 secrets to getting more response
12 ways to drive traffic to your store
  • highlight an offer

  • emphasize benefits

  • put a p.s. on your letter

  • make it personal

  • mail frequently

  • put in a business reply card

  • start a club

  • add a fragrance

  • add a free gift

  • change the size

  • tell people what you want them to do

  • tie in with a timely product

  • hold a private sale

  • hold a drawing

  • mail often

  • start a birthday/anniversary club

  • get behind a local charity

  • send a coupon calendar

  • start a store newsletter

  • guest speakers, demonstrations

  • get an endorsement

  • remind customers to come in

  • hold a block party/sidewalk sale

  • start a referral incentive program

6 ingredients that sell
6 features of design that sells
  • attention

  • interest

  • desire

  • action

  • cost

  • need

 

  • one thing dominates the page

  • minimize typeface variety

  • white space

  • easy to read text

  • use relevant illustrations

  • clear, visible logo and call to action

5 habits of highly  effective postcards

Marketing Do's and Don'ts 

Direct Mail Marketing Services

 

  • they're simple

  • they're timely

  • they're printed on both sides

  • they're attractive

  • they're measurable

 

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OSS Mail & Marketing
793 E. Geneva St. Elkhorn Wisconsin 53121
262.723.8220 Fax: 262.723.8228
Toll Free: 888.624.3976 or sos@oss-mail.net

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