114 Direct Marketing
114 Direct Marketing
114 Direct Marketing
Direct marketing is one of the most popular and effective marketing tools in
order to establish a direct connection with a target audience. Direct marketing
has its appeal, particularly to companies on a shoestring budget who can't
afford to pay for television or internet advertising campaigns. Especially as the
world becomes increasingly connected through digital platforms, social media
becomes an effective way to market to customers. The main drawback with
direct marketing, however, is the profile-raising and image building that comes
with a third party accrediting your brand. For example, although a company
may pay for a sponsored article in The New York Times, this can greatly
enhance a brand's image and can help "seal the deal" with customers who are
willing to trust a supposedly unbiased source or external opinion. By its nature,
the effectiveness of a direct marketing campaign is easier to measure than other
types of advertising, since brands can analyse their own analytics, track unique
source codes, and tweak strategies effectively without going through a
middleman. The company can measure its success by how many consumers
make the call, return the card, use the coupon, or click on the link.
Example: