Why the Call to Action Can Make or Break You
Whether it’s a postcard, an email, or a webpage, your call to action (CTA) motivates your target audience to respond to your offer. Simple changes can often make a big difference, so testing your CTAs to see if they can be improved is essential. Let’s look at three real-life examples to see why. Case Study...
Creating an Emotional Connection with Your Customers
Any type of relationship starts with emotional intimacy. Business relationships are no exception. This is why many companies are investing in customer intimacy strategies. Is customer intimacy just a fancier way of referring to customer engagement? Nope. Customer engagement is designed to create online and offline interaction with customers using tools such as surveys, social...
The Power of Paper: How Your Choice Sets the Tone
Paper is more than just a surface for printing. It has its own character. It can evoke warmth or coolness, brightness or subtlety, and feel earthy or extravagant. Let’s explore some essential elements that give each paper its own personality. Brightness Levels: Brightness indicates how much light reflects off the paper, rated on a scale...
Why Print Still Packs a Punch
Sure, the volume of direct mail may be declining, but its importance is not. Direct mail plays a unique role in the marketing world and is something digital channels cannot replicate. Let’s look at five reasons why. 1. Print retains authority. Digital marketing is often perceived as low-cost, which diminishes its impact in the eyes...
How Consumer Perceptions Drive Eco-Friendly Choices
As concerns about synthetic materials, excessive packaging, and carbon emissions rise, consumers seek sustainably produced and packaged products. But does this growing awareness lead to changes in purchasing habits? A recent survey reveals that it does. Here are three key insights from the “U.S. Retail Sustainability Perceptions Benchmark” survey (eMarketer/Insider Intelligence) that can inform your...
Boost Engagement and Retention with Strategic Planning
Content marketing is one of the most effective methods for driving revenue, engaging customers, and enhancing client retention. However, like any marketing approach, it requires a well-defined strategy. Where do some of the most significant challenges lie? How can you overcome them? Let’s look at three main areas: delivering value, establishing routines, and creating processes....