Lessons From Marketing Failure: Tree Service Marketing

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“Only a fool learns from his own mistakes. The wise man learns from the mistakes of others.” — Otto von Bismarck Today’s case study is about how NOT to do marketing; Lessons from Marketing Failure. There are several image scans here, so it will be relevant and important for you to review all of them.…

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Direct Mail Vs. Email Marketing Comparison and ROI (Return On Investment)

If you’ve ever wondered whether to choose direct mail vs. email marketing for a campaign, the answer depends on the audience and your approach. For reaching customers, members, or supporters who already know and trust you, email marketing may be more effective. However, for unsolicited outreach, direct mail likely has the advantage. Here are some…

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How to Change Your Non-Profit Information Through the USPS

Dealing with the United States Postal Service can be difficult and inconsistent. That’s why we’ve created these guides to help you apply for Non-profit mailing privileges or update your information. Keep in mind that USPS may require additional documents, and we’ll update the guides as needed. This guide is for those with existing USPS mailing…

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Independent Insurance Agency 2024: “No BS” Web & Mail Approach

February 2024 If there is one industry that I think would benefit from marketing smelling salts, it would be independent insurance agency owners. We have worked with many agency owners and so many of them fail to grasp the need for something more than a one-off plan. The opportunity is so great, and the effectiveness…

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How to Respond to a Negative Yelp! Review: A True Story

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Well, nothing makes for a good blog subject like a true story! So, if this has happened to you, then you’re not alone – we received a surprise negative review and in the spirit of transparency and directness, I think how we handled this (and are handling this) could be of help to you. The…

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Direct Mail Marketing Misconceptions: Debunking and Solutions

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Introduction In the digital age, the art of direct mail marketing often gets overshadowed by its online counterparts.  Yet, this traditional form of marketing remains a potent tool for businesses.  As someone deeply entrenched in the direct mail business, I’ve encountered numerous misconceptions that business owners hold about this method. Let’s debunk these myths and…

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Direct Mail Marketing

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Direct mail marketing is a traditional advertising technique that involves sending promotional material directly to potential customers’ physical mailboxes. Despite the popularity of digital marketing, direct mail still remains a relevant and effective way to reach out to potential customers. If well created, it has greater opportunity for multiple eyeball contact and message retention, leading…

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CRST ESSENTIAL GUIDE FOR SELF-MAILER (LETTER-RATE) TABBING REGULATIONS

For those wishing for bottom-line essential guidance for USPS self-mailer wafer-seal tabbing regulations for proper tab placement, you’ll notice there is little in the way of online/web confirmation of the existing USPS guidance let a alone robust visual or graphical aids to help understand these rules.  In fact, when you start web browsing, you might…

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