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Chapter 6 Direct Response Communications

Chapter 6 Direct Response Communications. Direct Response Advertising. Direct response advertising can be a component of a direct marketing campaign or a component of an integrated marketing communications campaign. Direct Marketing.

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Chapter 6 Direct Response Communications

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  1. Chapter 6Direct Response Communications

  2. Direct Response Advertising Direct response advertising can be a component of a direct marketing campaign or a component of an integrated marketing communications campaign. Direct Marketing Developing an offer; communicating the offer; accepting orders; and delivering orders Ads placed in any medium that generate an immediate and measurable response. Direct Response Advertising

  3. Direct Response Communications Blue chip marketing organizations effectively integrate direct response communications with traditional forms of communications. • Direct Mail • Direct Response Television (DRTV) • Direct Response Print • Telemarketing • Catalogues

  4. Key variables in direct marketing The list/media Creative execution – copy and layout The offer – call to action

  5. Obtaining Direct Mail Lists • Lists of names are obtained from internal and external sources. • Internal • Customer database—a house list • External • List Brokers

  6. Database Management It’s the list that makes or breaks the campaign!” • Data mining is the key to maximizing the potential of a customer list. • Continuous compiling and analysis of customer information is essential.

  7. Data Mining The analysis of information that establishes relationships between pieces of information; the uncovering of “nuggets” of information that leads to great offers and increases in sales. Data mining offers two benefits: • It provides a means of profiling the best and worst customers. • It provides a means of predicting future sales.

  8. List Brokers and Lists Brokers provide lists based on demographic characteristics that marketers are interested in. Lists go through a merge/purge process to eliminate duplicate names. • Response List • Circulation List • Compiled List • Online Database

  9. Key variables in direct marketing The list/media Creative execution – copy and layout The offer – call to action

  10. The Direct Mail Offer Direct mail offers are carefully planned based on historical experience. There are numerous components to an effective direct mail offer: • Envelope • Letter • Leaflet or Folder • Incentive • Order Form • Postage Paid Return Envelope • Statement Stuffer

  11. Key variables in direct marketing The list/media Creative execution – copy and layout The offer – call to action

  12. Distribution Options An organization can go it alone (higher cost) or join forces with other organizations (to lower costs). Unique offers for unique customers by individual organizations. Solo Direct Mail Offers from non-competing companies in one envelope. Cooperative Direct Mail

  13. Direct Response Television DRTV is growing in popularity among traditional television advertisers. There options include: • Infomercials • 30- and 60-second direct response commercials • Direct home shopping

  14. Infomercials The quality of infomercials has improved greatly. A good infomercial serves a variety of marketing communications objectives: • Establish leads • Build retail traffic • Launch new products • Create awareness • Protect and enhance image A brand message can be combined with a direct response technique.

  15. Direct Response Print Print is a good alternative when targeting an audience based on geographic and psychographic characteristics. • Ads in newspapers and magazines • Inserts • Tip-ins

  16. Telemarketing Despite negative perceptions among consumers, telemarketing is very popular with marketers. The efficiency is incredible! Call Centre Inbound Calls Outbound Calls Offers from TV, Mail or Print Offers for Specific Targets

  17. Roles of Telemarketing To be effective the telemarketing call must be carefully planned, and the representative must be thoroughly trained. Telemarketing is effective for: • Fundraising • Sales Support • Personal Selling • Fulfillment • Customer Service

  18. Catalogues Catalogue marketing involves the merchandising of products through catalogue sales. • Leaders such as Sears and Canadian Tire see the value of integrated marketing communications: catalogues, 1-800 , e-mail, and traditional forms of media advertising. • U.S cataloguers now offer CD versions.

  19. Catalogues to Grow There are several factors that will continue to influence growth in catalogues: • Catalogues offer convenience, a top priority among busy shoppers. • Consumers are into “multi-channel” shopping. • Companies are producing their own magazines to stay in touch with customers (CRM).

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