Articles by Debora Haskel
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Tactile Marketing is Coming Up Roses
“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose / By any other name would smell as sweet.” Romeo and Juliet fans will recognize the original language, which is now often shortened to, “a rose by any other name smells as sweet.” This expression crossed my mind as I read überflip’s ebook, “10 […]
Help ANA Develop a New Paradigm to Benefit Consumers and Businesses
“Data Privacy Legislation Isn’t Confined to California.” A few weeks ago, I wrote that sentence in a blog recapping the work being done by ANA and DMA to advocate for the future of direct marketing amid the potential overreach of new data privacy restrictions like the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). I have rarely been accused of being understated, but that statement now seems like the opposite of hyperbole [...]
How the ANA & DMA are Advocating for the Future of Direct Marketing
Some of the most important issues facing our industry are also the most difficult to monitor, as initiatives at the state level seem to spread like the flu across the country. Our trade associations do an amazing job and deserve special thanks for embracing the thankless task of keeping us informed of all the ways […]
Who Won and Who Lost in Our Super Bowl Ad Review
We couldn’t help but notice that this year’s Super Bowl ads would be reaching out to women, showcasing women, and focusing on women, so it only made sense to ask five women from IWCO Direct to review this year’s ads. While every response to this request was an enthusiastic variation of, “Count me in,” the […]
The Latest Direct Mail Response Rate Data from DMA Will Leave You Speechless
Those who know me understand I’m rarely at a loss for words, but after reviewing the direct mail response rates cited in the recently released 2018 DMA Response Rate Report (DMA membership required, fees apply), I was left a little speechless. Even though we’ve historically seen direct mail lead the pack when it comes to […]
