Make your messages relevant using list segmentation

Make your messages relevant using list segmentation

September 1, 2011  |  Articles, Personally Speaking

List segmentation is the process of dividing your prospect/customer list (or database) into distinct groups of buyers. This helps you tailor your message so it’s more relevant, thus driving a higher response rate on all types of communications campaigns. List segmentation allows you to really know who your customers are so

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Cross-sell and Upsell Strategies

Cross-sell and Upsell Strategies

August 1, 2011  |  Articles, Personally Speaking

Customer relationships can be unprofitable for a number of reasons. For instance, if you have a customer that is only purchasing a single product or service from you, the cost of servicing that customer may outweigh the profit earned. Whether suggesting complementary products and services, or offering add-ons to what a customer

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Data Profiling - Personally Speaking

Data Profiling – Personally Speaking

March 1, 2011  |  Articles, Personally Speaking

Most companies are not realizing the full revenue potential of their existing customer base. When the pressure is on, maximizing the data you have about your current customers can make the difference between meeting revenue goals and coming up short. Data profiling can enable you to sort through the information you

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Testing and Refinement - Personally Speaking

Testing and Refinement – Personally Speaking

December 1, 2010  |  Articles, Personally Speaking

Whether you use direct mail, email or both, testing and refinement can help to improve the effectiveness of your  marketing. By varying or testing elements of a direct mail campaign — such as the mailing list, design, copy, call to action or response mechanism — over multiple mailings, you can

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