Want to geek out on marketing science? Check out neuromarketing, a field examining consumers’ responses to marketing stimuli. Neuroscience looks at how the brain receives and processes information, and neuromarketing looks specifically at the impact of this process on the various marketing channels. Spoiler alert: These studies consistently find that while email is an important […]
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When a shopper walks into the store, even if they aren’t looking for something in your product category, the proper packaging can entice them to make a purchase they hadn’t planned. That’s why packaging should be considered part of your marketing toolbox. Here are five ways to use product packaging to stand out and create
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Whether it’s a branded hat, calendar or mug, most consumers own at least one promotional product. But promotional products are more than just “feel good” gifts. Truth be told, branded promotional products are proven vehicles for increasing brand awareness among consumers and motivating purchase decisions. Promotional products are so popular, in fact, that the Advertising
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Just because a print shop operates various types of production equipment doesn’t mean that all shops are equal. Print shops can vary substantially. They can vary in terms of their technology, experience and how they interact with their customers. What should you look for in a print provider? Here’s a quick checklist to help determine
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Today more than ever, effective marketing is based on psychology. Whether you are using direct mail, email, or mobile, these five trends have been growing in importance over the past several years. Why do these trends continue to grow? Because they work. Let your culture and personality show. Increasingly, consumers are looking at the character and
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Want to know what’s moving and shaking in the direct mail market? You can’t go wrong by looking to Who’s Mailing What! (WMW!), a database of nearly 200,000 direct mail pieces scanned and analyzed by text, images, vertical market and more. Recently, WMW! analyzed its database and found that the copy used in direct mail today is
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Have you ever noticed that you naturally want to return the favor when someone does something nice for you? As human beings, it’s a reaction that is wired into us, and it can be tapped as part of your marketing strategy. It’s called “the rule of reciprocity.” The rule of reciprocity is why fitness gurus spend
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Have a limited print budget and want to make the most of it? Even if your dollars are limited, your impact can be significant. Start with focusing your efforts on the customers most likely to give you the best return. Let’s look at five strategies to help you make the most of your investment. Focus
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In marketing, there is one thing worth more than gold. It is top of mind. Being top of mind means that when someone thinks about your product category, they think of you. Delivery services? Most people think of FedEx and UPS. Soft drinks? They think Coca-Cola and Pepsi. Coffee? Starbucks. Are you top of mind
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When planning a marketing campaign, businesses often think they have to choose between direct mail and email. Not true! The intelligent approach is to use both. Here are five ways to use direct mail and email together to get the best results. Use print when email addresses aren’t (yet) available. You can’t send emails to people
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