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It may be a digital world, but in this age of devices and technology, direct mail still lives strong. With statistics proving it’s far from dead, it would be a serious oversight not to make use of this powerful means of advertising. Though the upfront costs are relatively higher for using direct mail, the return on investment (ROI) is strong for well-targeted markets. In fact, many trendier businesses that previously didn’t use direct mail are now jumping on the bandwagon, as they’ve found the higher success rates well worth the cost. So how do you best make use of this tried-and-true method in your business?

Sending messages to potential customers is a cornerstone in helping you establish a connection with them. In the increasingly digital age, people are under constant bombardment of promotional emails and letters. Rather than reading every single message in its entirety, many consumers instead choose what they look over and throw the rest out.

In a world of automated procedures, automated marketing is standard. Yet, many businesses are missing out on one key aspect – automated direct mail. Direct mail may bring to mind dated mass mailers that get tossed in the trash without thought, but technology advances have changed the way direct mail marketing interplays with customers. Direct mail is not dead; in fact, 42% of Americans still read catalogs. 

Yes, it is more difficult to track print marketing campaigns than digital marketing campaigns. There is no concrete way to judge how many people read your ads, so your statistics will be less thorough. You will, however, track how many people follow up on your ad, giving you general information about how effective your efforts have been. Try these five methods to track your print marketing campaign.

Movement Mortgage, named as one of the fastest growing companies in the country four times by Inc. Magazine, has grown from a team of four to over 4,000 employees in 47 states since its inception in 2008. The company sought to brand its new Norfolk, Virginia offices while remaining consistent with the surrounding buildings in the area. Boingo Graphics ultimately helped the Norfolk office establish its own uniqueness from the start of the process to project completion.