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"If you're concerned about cost, take a step back to see how you can minimize your spend and send only to a targeted group."
— Sarah Telgarsky, marketing manager, Structural Graphics LLC

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"I find that direct mail is most effective directly after the show. A thoughtful thank-you card can go a long way."
— Michael Webb, vice president of sales, Bagmasters

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"Not many companies are using dimensional mail pieces, and doing so is a very easy way to stand out from your competition."
— Eugene Marsh, co-owner, Say It With Style Promotions

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"Direct mail can be a great tool in any marketer's portfolio – while it is an 'oldy,' it should still be considered a 'goody.'"
— John Martin, regional marketing manager, Vaisala Inc.

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"There are a lot of moving parts involved with a successful direct-mail campaign – planning, designing, building a list, printing, mailing, tracking metrics, etc. If one part is overlooked, it can lead to a failed campaign."
— Keith Goodman, vice president, corporate solutions, Modern Postcard

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"You can't get the same in-depth metrics for direct mail that you can for email because the medium is so much more difficult to track."
— Kim Greenberg, CTSM, CMP, director, US marketing, ETF Securities LLC

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"Direct mail sets you apart when email marketing becomes white noise."
— Kelly Noonan, regional marketing support manager, Tate & Lyle PLC

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"Make sure that there's a strong call to action within your mailer, and create a sense of urgency so that recipients respond."
— Terrence Young, CMP, marketing programs manager, Pyrotek Inc.

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"Always create an immediate link between your mailer and the show by printing the show name and logo right on the card or envelope."
— Jefferson Davis, president, Competitive Edge

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"You have to be creative in the call to action. Not only does it need to be immediate, but it also needs to be measurable."
— Shannon Jidas, associate brand manager, Leatherman Tool Group Inc.