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  Smarter Direct Marketing with Melissa Data

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In this Issue | July 1, 2008

The Zen of Lead Generation, Part II

10 Tips For Better Sales Letters

How Postcards Drive Response

It’s summertime! Have you saturated a neighborhood yet?
Did you know that you can get your mailpiece delivered to every residence in a neighborhood for as little as 18 cents a piece? If your business depends on a local community, you might want to consider “saturating” your true customer base and benefit from some of the lowest postage rates available.

Learn more about: “The Rewards of Saturation Mailings."
 


John Hull
VP of List Sales


The Zen of Lead Generation, Part II
Thousands of online readers made Bob Martel’s June article “The Zen of Lead Generation” the most popular article of the month. You asked for more and Bob delivers in Part II. Read more


10 Tips For Better Sales Letters

Ernest Nicastro offers 10 tips on how to skillfully craft a sales letter to turn a substantial profit or pull in a large number of qualified leads.  Read more



How Postcards Drive Response
Looking for a hot new medium? Shari Altman recommends trying postcards. They offer many of the same benefits as direct mail and email—and they’re cheap. Read more

 

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Industry Insights
The 411 on International, local, and late-breaking postal news is here!
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Survey Says
StrongMail survey wrongly paints a bleak picture by concluding that marketers are cavalier with the way they handle customer data.
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Favorite Authors' Corner
Favorite Author Bob Martel is back with the second installment to The Zen of Lead Generation, the most read article for the month of June. ____________________________

Stamp of the Month
The U.S. Postal Service® continues its tradition of honoring the spirit of athleticism and international unity inspired by the Olympic Games.
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From the Editor
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