Direct Mail Systems provides tailored, flexible and effective mailing house solutions to meet clients needs, and exceed their expectations.
Founded in 1974, Direct Mail Systems is a Bristol based fulfilment and mailing house, providing organisations access to a complete range of mailing and data processing services.
Direct Mail Systems expertise is in rapid response mail production. Our 12,000 sq ft mailing house facility has a huge range of printing, enclosing & wrapping equipment to accommodate all your mailing needs.
Franchise businesses need to balance local customer connections with maintaining a strong national brand. To succeed, they must use strategies that target the right audience while keeping their messaging consistent. One of the best tools for achieving this is direct mail, it’s personal, tangible, and delivers results. In this blog, we explain the role of direct mail in franchise marketing, covering local and national strategies.
The Christmas season is a magical time of year filled with traditions, celebrations, and the joy of connecting with loved ones. For businesses, it’s also one of the busiest times for marketing and customer engagement. As the festive rush begins, understanding the last posting dates for 2024 is essential for ensuring timely deliveries of gifts, cards, and promotional materials. This guide not only highlights the key Royal Mail deadlines but also explores how leveraging direct mail services can make your holiday campaigns more impactful.
Businesses often focus heavily on acquiring new customers, sometimes at the expense of nurturing relationships with their existing ones. However, customer retention is essential for sustainable growth, as retaining current customers is considerably more cost-effective than seeking new ones. Direct mail, a reliable and tactile form of communication, continues to be a powerful tool for fostering customer loyalty and building long-term relationships. In this blog, we’ll delve into how direct mail can enhance customer retention strategies and why it deserves a prominent place in your marketing toolkit.
As we approach the end of the year, the shift towards digital marketing continues to dominate, with businesses increasingly leveraging platforms like TikTok and Instagram to engage audiences. These channels, reported a 61% increase in follower growth driven by new interactive social features, are undeniably effective in building brand awareness and driving ROI. However, amidst this digital shift, direct mail remains a powerful marketing tool—particularly when used with personalisation strategies. While digital platforms like TikTok capture hours of engagement each month, direct mail provides an impactful, tangible connection with customers that stands out in an increasingly digital world.
In this blog, we’ll delve into the benefits of personalised direct mail, explore strategies businesses can adopt, and discuss how leveraging data makes every piece of mail more targeted, effective, and engaging.
One might assume that traditional channels like direct mail are becoming obsolete. However, in 2024, direct mail is making a notable comeback, carving out a unique space in an oversaturated digital landscape. As consumers grow weary of endless online ads, notifications, and email overload, they are increasingly drawn to the personal touch that direct mail offers. Far from being a relic of the past, direct mail is evolving; blending the best of traditional marketing with modern technology to deliver results that are difficult to ignore.