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Direct Mail Marketing for Retail & Apparel: 7 Tips for Staying in Style

Despite concerns about inflation and interest rates, U.S. shoppers are continuing to spend on retail goods and apparel — a trend that will remain strong, according to the National Retail Federation, which forecasts growth between 2.5% and 3.5% over the last year for a total of $5.28 trillion. To participate in that growth, retailers must […]

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Shopping Cart Abandonment: Data-Driven Solutions to Achieve Higher Conversions

Among the biggest challenges faced by brand marketers, the issue of shopping cart abandonment is probably most frustrating. You may want to take solace in the fact that you’re not alone. Last year, the average cart abandonment rate across industries was a staggering 70%. For every 10 customers who begin the checkout process on your […]

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Direct Mail Marketing for Travel & Hospitality: 6 Tips

In 2023, Americans made 98.5 million trips abroad — inching ever closer to pre-pandemic levels of 99.7 million departures. That’s a tremendous opportunity in direct mail marketing for travel and hospitality brands to boost hotel bookings, promote destinations and drive website traffic to cater to the wave of travelers and vacationers. If what immediately comes to […]

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Best Practices for How to Get a Direct Mail List

A well-executed direct mail campaign can be a game changer in driving sales and extending your brand’s reach. That’s why a direct mail mailing list is one of the most powerful tools in your marketing mix. Direct mail lists come from a variety of sources, depending on your target audience, budget and campaign goals. If […]

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The State of Direct Mail: ROI by the Numbers

Direct mail marketing currently accounts for $38.2 billion of U.S. offline marketing spend — a significant chunk of change, demonstrating that direct mail continues to play a pivotal role in reaching intended audiences, driving response rates and increasing sales. This effectiveness is largely achieved by leveraging data insights and the latest marketing technology, which facilitates […]

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The Power of Effective Retargeting

Potential buyers have different needs and expectations at each stage of the customer journey. It takes a comprehensive strategy to connect with them along the way and move them closer to the sale. So what happens when they suddenly leave your site without making a purchase? This is where retargeting comes into play. Effective retargeting […]

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