dimanche 4 février 2018

How To Get The Most Out Of Postcard Marketing

By Ann Wood


Getting goods from the warehouse to the consumer requires active promotion. One has to find ways to wiggle their product into the budgets of consumers. One way to achieve this is postcard marketing. This is a type of direct promotion that uses printed pieces of cardboard to convey a message. It is highly effective as it is targeted. It is also simple and inexpensive.

Mailing costs are very low. This is the first thing that makes this promotional material inexpensive. The next is equipment. One does not need an elaborate setup to use these. The design can be done using simple Microsoft office applications like publisher or word. One can have a professional do the design but that would attract an additional cost that is not exactly necessary.

The card should hold a promise of value. It can be anything like a discount or other type of incentive. This is the big idea behind the card. It should someone a reason to want to contact the company for more information. At the very least, it will remain ingrained in the mind. The next time that person sees that product at the supermarket they will remember and pick it or recommend it to someone. People like perquisites.

The first five seconds from the moment the client is engaged are crucial. They will determine whether the card will go in the trash or up on the fridge. One has those few seconds to capture attention with an interesting headline. It must be a call to action. Make it clear and unambiguous. The message has to be crafted in the most effective way using the least number of words.

Images are a great way to ensure the message stays ingrained in the mind of the recipient. This is the whole point of logos. Images used alongside words are retained in the mind of the mind for up to three days by a large percentage of the recipients. The image should be relevant to both the message and target demographic. It must also be eye-catching.

The card should have a single message. It is tempting to try to cram multiple topics or products onto the card. This will only work to scatter the attention of the beholder. The scope of the material should be limited.

These little cards are not mailed in envelopes. They arrive bare. The first thing a recipient will see is the message in bold letters. They will encounter the call to action without having to tear through an envelope.

This piece of paper will be the first interaction between the company and prospect. So, endeavor to make the best impression. The paper should be of the absolute best quality. The design should be simple. Intricacies might only distract the prospect and one ends up losing their five seconds.




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