Direct Response Thinking for Decisions With Money Behind Them

These articles examine the questions that matter after the initial response: whether the economics are sound, the evidence deserves confidence, the customer journey is visible, and the result is strong enough to support more investment.

The focus is practical—Cost Per Sale, Cost Per Lead, customer value, testing discipline, targeting, CRM interpretation, creative evaluation, and the management decisions that connect them.

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General Advertising vs. Direct Marketing

The experiences accumulated over my last 40 years in advertising have given me a bird’s eye view of the contrasts between direct and general advertising. These contrasts continue to assert themselves in the digital world where direct marketing plays such a pivotal role.

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Insure Successful B2B Direct Mail Lead Generation

Direct mail remains a powerful marketing tool for B2B companies seeking to generate quality leads and drive business growth. However, ensuring successful lead generation through direct mail requires a strategic approach that maximizes impact and engagement. In this article, we will explore key factors that contribute to a successful direct mail campaign for B2B lead generation.

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