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The Johnson Box—What, Why, Where, and How
Before we dive into the value and inner workings of the Johnson Box, a little family history. The Johnson Box was invented by my great great great grandfather Eustice Aristotle Johnson, a pioneer in direct mail. This breakthrough in marketing occurred shortly after he created boxed cereal and sliced bread. I’m a little fuzzy on […]
IWCO Direct 1to1℠ Customer Communications Management Updates Enhance Speed, Flexibility, and Performance
How do you keep customer communications relevant in an ever-changing landscape? The answer is to keep moving forward. And that’s what we’ve done by adding greater speed, flexibility, and performance to our technology solution. The IWCO Direct 1to1℠ solution team has the primary mission of continually expanding features and functions to provide responsive innovation. The […]
2021 Will Bring Enhanced Services to Our Data Analytics Solutions
For more than 16 years, IWCO Direct has offered data analytics solutions, including robust modeling and analytics that improve Return on Marketing Investment (ROMI) for our clients. In early 2021, we will be expanding our offering with additional statistical and analytics resources by adding four team members. Today I wanted to provide just a few […]
AI Content Analysis Drives Higher Response Rates
Marketers will tell you content and messaging are critical components to drive campaign success and return on marketing investment (ROMI). If this seems obvious, why is it such a challenge for marketers to identify content that increases response rates and drive the desired customer experience (CX) and action? Content analysis is the answer (or at […]
Enhanced Marketing Technology Drives Capability, Capacity, and Efficiency
We’re always on the lookout for new marketing technology that will make us more efficient and our clients more successful. What drives our technology enhancement decisions? In most cases, capability, capacity, and cost are all major factors in the equation. Another key factor is understanding what consumers respond to and what our clients tell us […]
What Should Your Outer Envelope Say?
You probably know the expression “the eyes are the window to the soul.” It’s much the same with direct mail: the outer envelope (OE)—with or without a window—gives insight into the inner contents. The OE is a blank slate for your direct mail package, and has the potential to telegraph what someone will find inside. […]
The Human Element of Data Driven Marketing on Display at ANA Masters of Data & Technology Conference
At the beginning of March, a few of my colleagues and I attended the ANA’s inaugural Masters of Data and Technology Conference. This conference was started because ANA found that mastering data and technology is one of the top strategic priorities of CMOs, and it’s no wonder.
How to Use Color in Direct Mail to Drive Results
You might have heard through the grapevine that Pantone’s 2020 color of the year is Classic Blue. I see a lot of blue in my job; there are several studies showing blue is America’s favorite color, and approximately one-third of brands use blue in their logos.
Seven Important Marketing Metrics to Measure in 2020
What marketing metrics should you be looking at in the coming year to evaluate your marketing program? While not all metrics apply to all situations, the seven key performance indicators listed below can provide the insight you need to keep your marketing campaign on track throughout the coming year. These are the marketing analytics to […]
Data Drives the Top 2020 Marketing Trends
I promise to avoid (almost all) references to 2020 hindsight, but it’s hard to talk about 2020 marketing trends without looking back at 2019. In researching earlier marketing trends, I learned that ANA started surveying their members in 2014 to determine the marketing word of the year. Here’s their list.
