Friday, December 18th, 2009 at
9:50 pm
Direct mail marketing like that with your print brochures is all about getting your target audience to respond to your message. But it is really frustrating how you have poured so much of your time and energy writing the best copy and still get a lackluster response that could have been way better.So how do you make your direct mail marketing exactly the way you expected it to be? It all starts with the envelope. If you want your target clients to treat you like you want them to treat your brochure printing for example, then do not put them in envelopes that look like junk. It will be trashed in more ways than you can ever imagine. It will just mean that you waste your precious time and resources every time your message hits the bottom of the pit.Once you get them to open your envelope, what next? You have only a few seconds to interest them in what you have to say. Your opening headline would be the one that can convince them if they read on or it is the trash for you.Your opening headline should not only be able to attract them but more importantly, it should be able to get them to keep on reading and wanting more of what you have to say. A compelling headline is one that can encourage your target readers to respond emotionally. The more emotional it is, the more effective your print brochures will be. Ask a question or provide a solution to a problem – no matter how you write your headline, be sure to put the benefits in front stage and center. Asking your target readers how or why they can benefit from your business would certainly pique their curiosity, more than enough to get them to read more.Then put the rest of your body in. Attract some more of their interest with your introduction. Make them want to read more of your paragraphs because if they do not then it will be the trash can for you.Pull them in, hook line and sinker with a definite call to action. After reading your message, what do you want your target readers to do next? Tell them exactly how they can get your benefits. Do they need to call you, go to your website or order your product from a catalog? Or would you rather have them bring your brochure printing to your shop and avail of a discount on your services? The bottom line is to have them not only read and understand your message, but more importantly, be able to respond the way you want them to.So now you know how you can make your direct mail marketing get more positive response from your target audience. If you’re new to direct mail then this is the best time for you to try it. But if not, then it is certainly the right time to try it again and apply these suggestions to your marketing campaign.For comments and inquiries about the article visit: Print Brochures
Monday, December 7th, 2009 at
9:47 pm
The type of business you have will have a big impact on what kind of direct mail piece will be best for you. Service-oriented businesses like accountants and doctors, only need to communicate with customers about four times a year – once a quarter. Product-oriented businesses, like clothing retailers, must communicate with customers much more frequently – about once a week to let them know of new sales or changes in inventory. The type of business is only one variable, though, to which direct mail piece to use and when. Your choice also depends on what result you want from your direct mail piece. Here are three common direct mail marketing results and which type of mailer will help you achieve that result. If you want to boost sales: If you are trying to get new customers, you need to communicate at least one benefit of your product to your targeted new customers. You also need to include a call to action. A flyer or postcard will work well to get new customers because these are short and sweet to read, and they have more of a chance of being read than something longer, like a brochure. If you want to boost sales by getting more of your current customers to make a purchase, you should include a discount or special offer. You need to include a time sensitive offer to get people to take action. If you want to reward customers: If you want to thank your customers for being loyal, reward them with a “thank you” note or offer. Sending a “thank you for your business” note or card is both cost-effective and a great way to keep loyalty. Letting customers know they are appreciated can go a long way. You can send a thank-you note at any time of the year, but most businesses send them around the holidays. If you send an offer, it should be personalized – you need to address the person by name (not just “Dear Customer”) and give them something that they will use. A free item or a discount on their next purchase works well. You’ll want to make it time sensitive, but give your customers more time than what you would for new customers. This extends your generosity and gives the customers more time to take advantage of your offer. You should use a postcard with a detachable coupon to get your customer’s attention and to prevent your offer from being looked over (like it might if it were in an envelope). If you want to generate leads: Generally, a postcard or letter is used to generate leads. Brochure printing also works well. You do not need to include a call to action on this type of mailer because you are just trying to warm people up for the follow-up call you’ll make within the next week or so. If you can include a sample promotional item – like a sample of your newest lotion tucked into the envelope or glued to the postcard or brochure – this will intrigue the customer into wanting to know more about you and your product. For comments and inquiries about the article visit: Brochure Printing