Despite its inherent cost effectiveness, email marketing success requires careful attention to budgeting. Whilst the only real expense is the creation of an email list, it should be remembered that your competitors are also enjoying the reduced costs. Fail to compete and you will fail. What to include when trying to work out how much … READ MORE »

Once you have sent your creation into the ether the sophistication of email marketing becomes apparent. You now have to set to work examining the returns from your email marketing software. And be aware that the statistics will be arriving almost immediately. The first figures of note will be your bounces. This is where your … READ MORE »

It is clear that of all forms of advertising, email marketing is the method of the future. A Google sponsored report shows that many companies are funding their increase in their email marketing budget by reducing investment in other forms, such as direct mail and social networking. The only significant cost is in setting up … READ MORE »

I remember the hopes we all had for the paper-free office. They seem a little naive now of course. But then others are talking of email marketing with fully automated contact with customers. It is theoretically possible but as with the paper-free office, is it worth the effort? The trick is to aim to cut … READ MORE »

Any top ten list of what should be in a direct marketing email will include a call to action, that is a click through to the offer. It will be on any top two list as well. It is the whole reason for the email. But don’t just call: demand. No matter how cool people … READ MORE »