Email campaigns and social media advertising are often thought of as the most efficient way to reach existing and prospecting customers and wonder about the fate of more traditional marketing methods like direct mail. The truth is, that direct mail marketing has seen a resurgence in recent years, as businesses see its capabilities in effective targeting and embrace tactics such as flyers and personalised mail. Therefore, as we look ahead the question arises: What is the future of direct mail? In this blog post, we’ll dive into our trends and predictions for direct mail and how we think it will reshare many marketing strategies within the coming year. 

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Direct mail can be an effective way to reach new and existing customers. Adding an aspect of personalisation to your direct mail campaigns can take them to a new level, improving engagement and the overall success of the campaign. If you’re wanting to know how to personalise your direct mail for better engagement you’ve come to the right place. We’ve got everything you need to know when it comes to creating an engaging, personalised direct mail campaign.

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Today’s world is more connected than ever. Over 95% of the UK’s population is connected to the internet, making digital marketing a go-to strategy for businesses across the country. However, with customers receiving endless emails and messages from brands, digital marketing is losing its efficacy. Whilst digital marketing campaigns are being lost in the heaps that consumers are receiving daily, let alone becoming increasingly expensive, direct mail has staggeringly high engagement rates of 95% as of 2023. 

In this blog post, we will delve into a comparative analysis of direct mail vs digital marketing, looking at the differences between the two and the opportunity to use them in conjunction, taking advantage of both marketing tools. 

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If you’re thinking about sending out a direct mail campaign, then you must understand the postal regulations surrounding direct mail before you send anything out. As a form of marketing, there are strong laws and regulations in place that must be adhered to, especially when it comes to opting out and data protection. We’ve pulled together everything you need to know to understand the postal regulations for direct mail campaigns.

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The current world is becoming increasingly focused on sustainability and environmentally friendly practices. Businesses’ environmental practices particularly are coming under more and more scrutiny. One of the many areas that come under a lot of questioning is direct mail, a traditional marketing strategy used by many businesses around the world to directly deliver marketing campaigns to customers. In this blog post, we will delve into the myths and facts concerning the environmental impact of direct mail, trying to separate the lies from reality.

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