Pipeline’s Lead Generation Blog

Archive for the ‘Direct Mail’ Category

Is Direct Mail Dead? Resurrect your campaigns with these best practices

Monday, January 7th, 2008

Despite all the positive aspects of direct mail – many software companies insist that direct mail just “doesn’t work” any more.
 
However, some companies are finding that direct mail is still very valuable lead generation tool for companies looking to reach specific target markets. It’s a cost-effective way to reach multiple decision-makers within organizations with personalized, specific messages - especially effective when you’re trying to generate leads and build brand awareness for your products and services. And because it’s relatively easy to analyze, direct mail continues to provide a high level of both accountability and measurability.

While many marketing groups don’t rely on direct mail as their major lead generation activity, direct mail can easily and effectively be integrated with almost every other marketing medium.

(more…)