Thursday, May 04, 2006

Postcard Marketing Strategy - 8 Steps to a Stronger Offer

by Brandon Cornett

Sending a direct mail marketing postcard without a strong offer is like a giving an empty box as a Christmas gift -- a waste of time and effort.

Gone are the days when consumers would sit with rapt attention and read every line of a sales letter or advertisement. Today, people are busier, more active in their lifestyles, and overwhelmed with massive amounts of information. Today's consumers have also developed keen abilities to sort, prioritize and filter these vast amounts of information.

What does this have to do with your postcard marketing strategy? Everything...

If your direct mail postcards don't grab the reader with a strong, relevant and well-written offer, they will find their way to the nearest trashcan.

Featured Article at PostcardSmart.com
In today's featured article, direct mail copywriter Alan Sharpe shows us how to create a compelling offer to increase response rates.

Alan's Article:
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Direct Mail Offers: 8 Steps to Making Them Effective
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Good luck and good marketing!

-Brandon from PostcardSmart.com