Benefits of Business Mailshots

Feb 17, 2016 | News

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[cs_content][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text]There are many beneficial aspects of mailshots, a flexible, affordable and endearing marketing approach which has lasted the course of time. [/cs_text][x_custom_headline level=”h2″ looks_like=”h4″ accent=”false”]Tangible and Raises Brand Awareness[/x_custom_headline][cs_text]Mailshots are tangible; it’s an example of marketing which is delivered directly to the home and into both customers and prospects waiting hands.

There is a very high probability that the marketing message will be read if not immediately at some later point in time. Mailshots are on average kept in a home for seventeen days.

This contrasts to emails where typically the recipient deletes very quickly and doesn’t have anything tangible to touch. Research surveys have proven that customers like marketing they can touch.

[/cs_text][x_custom_headline level=”h2″ looks_like=”h4″ accent=”false”]Great ROI and Proven Track Record[/x_custom_headline][cs_text]Investments in mailshots attract a great ROI and reinforce other channels in the marketing mix. For example, a TV campaign backed with a mailshot causes even more impact. Mailshots should not be seen as mutually exclusive of other marketing strategies but instead are best used as part of an integrated marketing approach.

Direct mail spend has an ROI of £3.22 per £1 invested, this is extremelly attractive and higher than the ROI of online marketing (£3.12).

It’s the ROI on mailshots and proven track record througout the years which have caused its longevity as a marketing channel . Many Marketers have falsely predicted that Direct Mail is dead. High ROI, integration with other technologies and popularity with recipients are ensuring its long-term survival.

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[/cs_text][x_custom_headline level=”h2″ looks_like=”h4″ accent=”false”]Highly Targeted and Personalisable[/x_custom_headline][cs_text]Mailshots are highly targeted provided knowledge exists about the customer; this knowledge can frequently be gleaned from CRM, Ecommerce and Analytics systems. Specific offers can be targeted to identified customer groups or prospects.

Mailshots can be personalised with various sets of information. Name and address details are obvious examples, but others include demonstrating knowledge of previous products purchased or maybe advanced techniques such as prompting of products viewed online but not purchased.

Mailshots can also be personalised by offering different sizes and dimensions. Customers and prospects receiving multiple mailshots over time will appreciate a diversity of formats, e.g. postcards, brochures, catalogues, etc.

[/cs_text][x_custom_headline level=”h2″ looks_like=”h4″ accent=”false”]A Familiar Favourite[/x_custom_headline][cs_text]You’ll have heard of the catchphrase “familiarity breeds contempt”, well this could not be further from the truth with mailshots. Research shows that households love to receive direct mail, especially as in recent year’s mail (both mailshots and other mail) volumes have continued to decline.

Mailshots rely on established postal services which customers rely upon. Email systems and modern technology can be viewed with scepticism by some people (especially older age groups).

[/cs_text][x_custom_headline level=”h2″ looks_like=”h4″ accent=”false”]Easy to Track and Monitor Results[/x_custom_headline][cs_text]Provided a campaign is correctly set-up it can easily be monitored. Campaigns should be set-up with identifiable phone numbers, unique landing pages and response addresses. Specialists in the mailshot industry like Baker Goodchild can recommend best practice for establishing a campaign which can be both tracked and monitored.

Ease of tracking makes proving the ROI case easier and therefore future investment decisions both safer and more likely.

Here at Baker Goodchild we are experts in the Direct Mail industry. Contact us today to discuss your next mailshot on 0800 612 1972 and realise these benefits for your business. Alternatively complete our contact form and we’ll be in touch at a convenient time to plan a campaign.

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