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Papyrus to Pixels: History of Direct Mail Marketing

DirectMail2.0

Direct mail marketing, a cornerstone of modern advertising, has a rich history that stretches back thousands of years. From the ancient civilizations of Egypt and Rome to the sophisticated targeted campaigns of the 21st century, the evolution of direct mail marketing is a fascinating journey through time.

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When to use direct mail vs email marketing

Ariyh

Try Storyblok - the next generation headless CMS: Edit your website as you browse it Launch new landing or product pages in minutes Create content once, publish across all your channels 170,000+ marketers and developers use it. For example, send educational content, discounts, or product updates. The effects for other products (e.g.

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13 Reasons Why Direct Mail Isn’t Dead

Neil Patel

In an increasingly digital world, direct mail seems old and boring. Direct mail feels outdated. But direct mail is still a great way to reach your audience, grab their attention, and connect with them on a personal level. Here are 13 reasons why direct mail still isn’t dead. Of course not.

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How Direct Mail Automation Can Ease Your GDPR Transition

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

The GDPR has an enormous effect on any direct marketing effort, especially phone and email messaging. However, it is easier for many companies to be compliant under the GDPR with direct mail than with phone and email marketing. The GDPR and Direct Marketing. Drive Consumer Opt-In with Direct Mail Automation.

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Even in the Digital Age, Why Direct Mail Is Still a Viable Marketing Tactic

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

A new study commissioned by Canada Post explored how direct mail factors into the lives of today’s consumers and its influence on the purchase journey. In a world flooded with stimuli competing for the typical consumer’s 8-second attention span, they found that: Direct mail inspires. Direct mail gets noticed.

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How I’ve Run Postcard Campaigns for E-Commerce Brands That Get Over 20x Return on Ad Spend

Buffer Marketing

Direct mail is such a cool marketing strategy. Even though advertising via mail has been done for centuries , it's still a relatively untapped marketing concept in the e-commerce world — meaning there’s a lot of potential for small businesses to stand out.

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No, women don’t prefer pretty products

Ariyh

Previous insight: When to use direct mail vs email marketing (more insights here ) Women prefer functional, high-quality products, over pretty designs Topics : Product | Ecommerce For : B2C Research date : September 2023 📈 Recommendation Refrain from focusing on making products prettier to market them to women (e.g.

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