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Robb M. Azaren
In my 16 years of experience as a Special Finance Director and General Manager, I have found that direct mail can be very rewarding when done correctly. Unlike TV, radio, and newspaper advertising, you can target a specific audience – no guessing and hope for results. Direct mail receives a response of 1% or more nationally, so when you send out 10,000 pieces of mail, you can expect at least 100 opportunities to do business.
You would schedule appointments for each of those 100 opportunities, of which about 50 would show, and you would expect to sell at least half of them for about 25 car sales. 25 sales at an average profit of $3,000 per car sold = $75,000. Consult us to know more about automotive marketing services.
Again, this is very rewarding if done correctly. Maximizing your advertising dollar is important to every business, but so many companies fall victim to common mistakes, throwing money into different campaigns and hoping for the best. There are few things more damaging to your business than spending a lot of money and not getting results. So how do you avoid mistakes and get the most out of each direct mail campaign?
By following these steps:
Analyze your strengths and weaknesses with help from your direct mail company, and focus on what you do best. If you have a strong BDC or a sales staff that's great on the phone, go with a lead-generation type of mailer. To create excitement and showroom traffic, an event piece with a giveaway often works best.
Use data to ensure that you're reaching exactly the customers you want to get. Let's say you're doing a Sub-Prime mailer. You may want to target consumers with FICO scores of 500-619, no repos in the last 12 months, bankruptcies discharged, and a $2,000 minimum monthly income. Get the right data and be specific.
Choosing the best envelope for your campaign is very important. If the customer never opens the letter, you won't get results no matter how good the offer is. There are many different envelopes; work with your direct mail company to decide on one that works well in your market and sets you apart from your competition.
This step is critical but often overlooked. Have your direct mail company provide copies of the mail piece in advance so you can complete the necessary training with your staff. Ensure everybody is on the same page and ready to create a great first impression when the campaign begins. Add some 'seeds' to your mailing list – addresses of people you know so you can be sure when the mailpiece is being delivered. Set up call tracking so you can listen to calls and better track your results.
Direct mail is a very powerful tool for driving business if used correctly. Follow these four simple steps every time, and you're guaranteed to have a successful campaign.
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