We’re Making Better Happen with Best-in-Class Client Engagement
At IWCO, our Marketing and Creative Services (MCS) team believes the strength of the relationship between a client organization and their marketing partner is critical. Countless studies have shown that we are not alone in our belief that building strong client relationships is vital to our success and that of our clients. In one of […]
We’re Making Better Happen with Enhanced Data and Analytics
Successful new customer acquisition depends on delivering the right message to the right prospect through the right channel at the right time. Significantly higher year-over-year marketing expenses coupled with intense competition for new customers has substantially increased our clients’ cost-per-acquisition (CPA) while decreasing potential customer lifetime value. To mitigate the impact of these trends it […]
Driving Better Response: Have You Got What It Takes?
As the year comes to a close and marketers everywhere are working diligently to put a bow on their 2023 strategic plans, how much confidence do you have in your ability to connect with your target market and increase response rates? Some Questions to Ask Yourself Has your team identified the right channel mix for […]
Get Your Business Booming by Marketing to Baby Boomers
Normally, I preach about the benefits of marketing to the newest generations of buyers, Gen Z and millennials, and for good reason—these two generations represent $165 billion in spending, and earning their loyalty now could mean decades of repeat purchases in the future. But that’s not to say that the young bucks are the only generations […]
Hispanic Heritage Month Reminds Marketers of the Influence of Hispanic Americans
September 15 to October 15 is Hispanic Heritage month in the United States. Hispanic Americans have had a big influence on all aspects of American culture―everything from food to music to sports. This influence has become something marketers must embrace as the multicultural majority shift is happening faster than anticipated (based on a non-Hispanic white […]
A Data-Driven Marketing Strategy Isn’t Optimized Without Mail
The ability to successfully use data to optimize omnichannel marketing campaigns is something we are proud of at IWCO Direct. Our commitment to achieving reliably better results offers our clients program improvements of up to 50%. That’s why I was excited when I had the opportunity to take a deep dive into the role of […]
Insights to Inform Your 2023 Marketing Plans and Strategies
As we head into Labor Day Weekend, the telltale signs of fall are beginning to appear and brands are starting to think about next year’s marketing plans and strategies. One continuing issue for direct marketers is finding the right balance between data and personalization to power successful campaigns. I was recently asked to write an […]
Summer is When Your Direct Marketing Strategy Should be Heating Up
As we take advantage of the joys of summer―sunshine, concerts, vacation time―astute marketers start heating up their direct marketing strategy planning for high-performing fall and holiday campaigns! You may be saying to yourself, “Are they crazy? I just put on my new bathing suit and am setting out to the beach to catch some rays.” […]
4 Tips for Financial Services Marketing to Diverse Hispanic American Consumers
Financial service providers have a tremendous opportunity to gain market share by marketing to Hispanic American consumers. According to the Pew Research Center, “Multicultural groups accounted for 91.7% of the nation’s population growth over the past decade.” Hispanics were the fastest-growing segment of the American population, accounting for 57% of the growth, yet Hispanic American […]
Direct Mail Testing: Why Good is Never Good Enough — And How to Keep Getting Better
Do you ever get the feeling we live in a “what have you done for me lately” world? Maybe it’s not a feeling for you; it’s your reality. If your work is measured in any meaningful way — and more is these days since data makes the world go ‘round — you could find yourself […]
