There's really only one thing that separates Image advertising from Direct Response. Image advertising just wants you to think about a product in a certain way. Direct Response wants you to do something about it. Now.Direct Response can be entertaining. It doesn't have to sound like a used car salesman... Read More
Before we begin, I want you to think about how many times you actually sought out an advertisement. How did you know where to look for it? Why did you choose that one? Whether you know it or not, the number of times you were exposed to the message has... Read More
1. Know your purpose: What do you want your direct mailer to accomplish? Do you want to be remembered? Do you want to educate prospects about benefits? Recently, Brand Identity Guru was hired to expand a clients direct mail efforts, so we created a direct mail piece to showcase our... Read More
Some of the simplest marketing tactics often produce the most profitable results. Here are 4 examples that have proven highly effective for any business.1. Focus on Your Best ProspectsImagine how profitable your business would be if more of your new customers were like the best customers you have now. Here's... Read More
Telemarketers... ooohhh... I'll bet we've all got a nice story to tell about these guys & gals don't we?Well here's a story i'll never forget and I'll show you how to turn a sales call into a sale for you!So I'm sitting in my office one day and mind you... Read More
It's a fact that your customers are your best leads. This means that the most likely people to purchase your products and/or services are the ones who have paid for them before. It's also a fact that it costs far less money to keep a customer than it does to... Read More
A church in my community provided me with one of the best examples of understanding the consumer, which I've ever experienced.Once a month a church in my community provides free lunch, open to the public. When you go into the dining area you are initially met by a man who... Read More
Want a big boost in response and quick sales from your next direct marketing effort? Then take your marketing to the extreme. What do I mean by extreme? I mean unconventional, break the mold, out-of-the-box, reaches-out-and-grabs-people-by-the-lapel marketing.When you take your marketing to the extreme a lot of people will love... Read More
Let's continue to discuss the various marketing principles that are involved in "popcorn marketing":4. Engaging the "Senses" You may already know that people usually buy for 'emotional' reasons more than 'intellectual' reasons. You can try to sell to a person by appealing to his intellect i.e. by providing dry facts.... Read More
Brochures are one of the oldest marketing weapons in the business arsenal. And for good reason. A well done brochure lends an air of credibility while laying out a persuasive sales message. It conveys a lot of information and moves the customer along in the sales process. When it's done... Read More
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