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The Worst Advice We've Ever Heard About Direct Mail

Posted by Stephanie Polkowski on Jul 6, 2018 2:05:25 PM
 

The only thing to do with good advice is pass it on. It is never any use to oneself. - Oscar Wilde

HubSpot asked marketing professionals for the worst advice they'd ever gotten, and believe me, there are some doosies out there! Here's a roundup of the best of the worst. It makes me want to close my ears to all advice!

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Topics: Direct Mail

Writing Real Estate Descriptions that Sell

Posted by Stephanie Polkowski on May 29, 2018 2:03:44 PM

 

A property description is the written portion of a real estate listing that describes the details of a home for sale or lease. Descriptions account for roughly one-third of a listing and are accompanied by property information (i.e. the number of bedrooms) and photographs.

The goal of property description is to attract home buyers. Listing descriptions need colorful words to paint a clear mental picture of a home’s features and benefits, over and above the accompanying photographs. Therefore, first-rate copywriting is a must.

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Creative Marketing Ideas: 7 Back Stage Secrets that Make a Difference

Posted by Stephanie Polkowski on May 14, 2018 5:35:21 PM

It is almost instinctive now for people receiving a mailer to look you up online. Which is why its best to assess your online presence before you send direct mail out. Make sure your website is up to date with your services, products and offers. This ensures that no matter which route the customer takes to converting with you, they have the easiest journey possible.

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How to Use Direct Mail to Get More Customers

Posted by Stephanie Polkowski on May 14, 2018 5:32:15 PM

 

Here are five tips to help you add customers without breaking the bank. 

1. Inspire a Reaction.

Think of it as something for nothing. If your fans are going to partake in your event, keep them from procrastinating (or worse yet bailing out) by offering some form of incentive for taking the leap early. (i.e. "First 100 online orders get a commemorative Frisbee" or "Purchase by a certain date for free swag.") If they’re truly planning on participating, they will respond immediately. Don’t let them cool off.

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Is Direct Mail Dying?

Posted by Stephanie Polkowski on May 14, 2018 5:28:23 PM

Direct mail is far from dead, and that’s a good thing. It remains a very powerful part of any marketing campaign, and its close association with digital marketing and consumer data collection make it vital for any business that wants to reach customers in an individualized manner.

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6 Myths About Direct Mail Marketing

Posted by Stephanie Polkowski on May 14, 2018 1:05:26 PM

People may want to believe that unicorns, Sasquatch and Elvis are still wandering about. We choose not to disprove these legendary conspiracy theories but here are a few myths we would actually like to debunk.  

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Topics: Direct Mail

We've Made It Simple to Design Great-Looking Postcards

Posted by Stephanie Polkowski on Mar 12, 2018 12:30:44 PM

Introducing a new postcard designer that everyone can use

AMPlified Mail is excited to introduce you to our newest feature, the next generation of our postcard designer. Having a postcard created used to involve hiring a professional designer or using expensive software with a high-learning curve. We've created a tool that will let everyone design beautiful postcards - no matter your creative ability. Our mission is to allow design for the masses.

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Topics: Marketing Postcards, Postcard Design, Postcard Creator