Direct mail campaigns that perform best are rarely random. Successful mail programs are built on strategy. They start with the right audience, use smart creative decisions, and follow a clear plan ...

Understanding the Context

Successful campaigns aren’t created on an ad hoc basis, they are thought about and planned in detail. Fiona Keating reveals the steps marketers should take when putting together a campaign strategy ... The New York Times: Cuomo’s Campaign Strategy: Limit Appearances and Avoid Confrontation Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo is embracing a so-called Rose Garden strategy in his tightly controlled campaign for mayor of New York City.

Key Insights

By Emma G. Fitzsimmons and Jeffery C. Mays He arrives at campaign ... A marketing plan turns choices into numbers, timelines, and owners your marketing team can ship. A well crafted marketing plan ties marketing strategy, marketing efforts, and business objectives to ...

Final Thoughts

A successful digital marketing campaign is one that reaches the right people with the right message at the right time, all while working towards clear and measurable goals. It’s a mix of clever ideas, ... Printing Impressions: How to Build a Direct Mail Strategy That Actually Works This article is part two of how to continue building an integrated strategy for impact. Part one, "The ABCs of PSAs," helps national nonprofits get started in creating and using PSAs to amplify their ...