Sunday, 20 April 2014

Direct Mail Copywriting Can Boost Business

By Essie Osborn


When it comes to running a business, whether online, offline, or both, it is always necessary to have at least two marketing campaigns running concurrently. Things like demographic response, conversions, and general feedback are things to consider before launching a new campaign. As direct mail copywriting involves timing and making target, many steps need considering before sending out mailings to customers that are eager to spend.

Confirming new addresses or means of contact should be the first order of business as it can help to determine whether a new mailing list for purchase is recommended. Getting a good number will help the marketing and management teams crunch numbers. Those using alternate methods of communication, like through a social network, it may be a good idea to create a separate campaign.

By looking over previous marketing methods utilized and figuring out their positive and negative points, this can give the team a sense of direction. New products or services should be carefully analyzed for benefits that the user can immediately visualize. Adding other features and physical dimensions is also necessary for the copywriter to include. This step can take time but it is important to help the writer create a headline that will immediately attract buyers.

By comparing similar products on the market, a separate list can highlight the advantages of using this particular product versus that of the competitors. Competitor names do not have to be used in the advertising materials, as this area is rather delicate when it comes to legal matters. However, when it comes to interest points, things that are faster, lighter in weight, or portable will draw attention in a headline.

Changes in the demographic are worthy of noting, if not for this campaign but a future promotion, as there are different user needs to consider. Important things like the age group of the user or the income levels and other things that may have changed a lot since the previous campaign. Creating subgroups is not uncommon and with the right data, a different mailing campaign may be successful.

By taking a closer look as to why a mailing campaign may or may not have worked is important before going any further. While dreaded, it is necessary that all team members understand why mistakes should not be repeated as there is a company budget at stake. If the problem was the actual product or service, then this is the time to determine if mistakes have been corrected.

Monitoring the effectiveness should begin once the mailers are ready to leave, not at the end of the month. Although some like to wait a few weeks after launch to begin crunching numbers, comparing by the week, or every other week, is better. For one, when people have to buy something, they will do this immediately as a good mailer should create a sense of urgency.

Once a direct mailing plan has proven successful, the marketing team should begin work on the next campaign. This is the perfect time to get a feel for a new user group and their needs or look at how a new demographic is using the product. One such group to consider is the elderly as they are living lives that are more productive and learning technology.




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