Direct mail postcards have an average response rate of 3.99%. That is higher than most other direct mail formats. Having a well thought out message and a nicely designed postcard can help you see a return on your direct mail investment.
Here are 4 tips to help create a great direct mail postcard:
- The Personal Touch. Include contact and return information of a real person versus a company name. Make the client feel warm and fuzzy by thinking someone took the time to personally send them a postcard.
- Bright colors, great graphics, and a well represented brand. Spend the time designing your direct mail postcard with bright colors, brand elements, and graphics. It will make your card stand out and your brand memorable.
- Keep it short. Define your message and make it short, have a reason why you are sending a postcard. A postcard is a small space and you need to use it wisely. Give your potential customer a clear call-to-action. Let them know if they are supposed to stop by, visit your web page, or call today! Be clear and repeat yourself if possible.
- What is in it for the customer. Let them know, in as few words as possible, what is in it for them if they follow through with your call-to-action. It is important to manage expectations and entice your audience. Remember, you only have a few seconds to get their attention.
Postcards can be a powerful marketing tool with a great response rate. Making sure you maximize your opportunity is essential. If you have any questions, we are here to help!
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I loved your advice to include the contact and return information of a real person versus a company name. I can see how people would respond better to someone they perceived as a real human being than they would to a faceless entity like a company. I would imagine that working with a professional marketing firm would be a good way to ensure that your card stands out from other mailers and makes it into the recipients home instead of their garbage bin.