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1 Direct Marketing Mistake: Poor Mailing List Selection

The Wrong List can Jeopardize a Great Offer

When most people are planning a direct mail campaign they spend a lot of time and effort on getting the perfect layout. They usually end up wasting a lot of money because they dont get the response rates they had expected and hoped for originally. Most amateur direct mail marketers think if I have a good looking mail piece people will respond. But unfortunately that is not true.

If they would spend their time and effort on the most important thing; which is targeting their audience by choosing the right direct mailing list it doesnt matter what their layout looks like. That is because if they target the right people at the right time with the right offer they will have great response rates.

So what ends up happening when you focus on just the layout and look of direct mail? You waste your money. Then you may also think that direct mail is not the right media for you. But really it is the most powerful marketing media. This is because you get to choose your targeted selections. That is the key to direct marketing. You are not just mass marketing; you are targeting your perfect prospect. These are the consumers that will spend thousands even tens of thousands of dollars. Depending on your product or service it could even be hundreds of thousands. So how do you do it right?

Start with a Checklist:

Know what area you want to target

Know who you are targeting

Strategically plan when you want to send out your message

Use the selections to pinpoint your prospective customer

Find the right list broker for you

Join your list providers newsletter/ezine/blog if available

Look for discounts offered by the list provider

Look for quality not quantity

Use a list provider that has uptodate information

Now you have a targeted plan. Test different layouts formats and offers at different times. You will end up finding what works. You may even have to change your criteria selections of your lists. So how do you do this the best way?

The Right List Broker

You should develop a relationship with a list broker. They will know what response and compiled lists are available. Dont treat them as a supplier or vendor treat them as a partner. If they provide you with a successful marketing list you will end up forming a trusting relationship with them. It is always nice to work with someone you trust.

Sometimes all you have to do is tell the list broker what type of business you have and who you would like to market. They can suggest different criteria selections and maybe different target audiences that have been successful for other businesses like yours. They also know which lists do not yield high response rates. List brokers are only successful if you are successful.

Final Steps

How often should you mail out a list? It usually takes three to seven times for a potential prospect to be marketed before you are recognized or remembered. So you may want to choose the option of multiple use when purchasing a mailing list.

Make sure to ask your list broker for discounts as well as how often their databases are updated. Discuss your budget. You want to make sure that you and your broker are on the same page. Finally track the results analyze them and make adjustments.

Dont waste your money or time by using the wrong mailing list for your marketing campaign. Make the most of your offer by sending it to the right people.

About the writer:nbsp;nbsp;As a Marine in the USMC David learned “attention to detail” determination and a good work ethic. He used these traits to start a commercial landscape contracting company at the age of 24. Servicing over 350 different commercial properties a week he learned about different industries and their respective marketing needs. Currently he is helping businesses across the nation succeed by providing these companies with targeted mailing lists for their direct marketing campaigns.

Visit his website at or he can be reached at 18882725981 ext.104.

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