The Arrogance of the Digital Only Crowd
Digital marketers arrogantly believe that the Internet has taken over the marketing world by replacing proven marketing principles and traditional media
Test Your Direct Marketing Knowledge
How about a little fun to see how you fare on this test? Click here for the answers with an explanation for each. And please let me know if you disagree with any answer. If you do, then please comment.
Marketers — Don't Understand What Direct Marketing Does
One of the most frustrating aspects of practicing the direct marketing strategy comes from marketers who think they grasp the scope of what direct marketing can do for their companies.
The Evaluation Process Differentiates Direct Marketing from Digital Marketing
The evaluation process highlights the primary difference between direct marketing and other strategies such as digital marketing.
Sales Effectiveness Drives Creativity, Not the Poet's Muse
There's a lot to like in this fascinating 1947 resignation letter from Bill Bernbach. Some of his statements, however, expose much of what is wrong with the advertising industry even to this day.
Direct Marketers Make Stronger Digital Marketers
I see this in the job descriptions that specify channel expertise. Which one do I see the most often? Digital marketing. Think about the implications
You Have To Know Who Your Customers Are to Find New Ones
We have hundreds of restaurants nationwide with a well recognized brand. But some stores are not doing well at all.
Direct Marketing Consultant Reveals Top 3 Response Killers
Direct marketing (or any marketing effort) suffers from these barriers in client companies. Most of them fall within the realm of common human weaknesses
The 3 Most Successful Direct Mail Formats
Self-mailer, jumbo postcard or window envelope direct mail package? How do you pick one? What package should you use to generate leads or sell your product