You’ve mailed 2500 pieces at the discounted bulk mail rate, saving over $300 in postage compared to first class postage. Then you’re busted, because one solo address on your list is out of date! The postman has now discovered that your list hasn’t been run though the official NCOA (list cleanup) process. It’s like running [...]
Well of course, it doesn’t exist. Still, too many sites seem to miss the mark; they’re stuck in old world thinking about marketing and advertising. They focus their engergy on promoting a brand, or product benefits. Yes, people still do buy the brand, but using a website to promote a brand misses the point. The [...]
You know how to build a campaign. It’s Marketing 101, just the basics. A good list, creative design, a great offer. Bingo. We’re told it’s all about the numbers: reach and repetition. Write a great headline, use the right tools, hire a Flash whiz, get an account at Constant Contact. Hang in there. This strategy [...]
by Bill Alpert Forget the elevator speeches and the boring chamber mixers. Follow this plan and you’ll be more successful in business and in life! 1. Concentrate on pinpointed target market(s). 2. Have at least two good reasons to add a name to your list. 3. Call to check names and titles on your list [...]
Just in time for Summer vacation, a bit of knowledge can go a long way in making your photos shine. Here’s one of the best ...
If you’ve tried everything, and nothing seems to be working, it could be your strategy. After decades of working with business owners, I’ve found that ...
1. Start with a great strategy. (see our post on strategies) 2. Create a postcard, mailer or brochure that speaks clearly to your strategy. You ...
This isn’t about my needing to lose ten pounds, though that certainly woudn’t hurt. Instead, it’s about sleeping at night, and making sure my family ...
I still get a rush from jogging a ream of printed brochures, freshly off the printing press. It’s the same kind of rush your customer ...
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