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Martin Piskoric

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Jeff Tarran is the COO of Gunderson Direct, America's largest independent direct mail marketing agency, and in this episode, she shares her extensive knowledge on the efficacy and strategic use of direct mail in modern marketing. She discusses why direct mail continues to offer unparalleled return on investment, claiming, "Direct mail has the highest ROI of any marketing channel."

One of the compelling points Jeff makes is the inherent trust and tactile engagement that direct mail commands: "Direct mail is physical. You have to touch it. You have to interact with it." This physicality enhances comprehension and recall, a benefit digital channels often struggle to match. She further emphasizes trust, noting, "Very few scams happen in direct mail, so it's the most trusted channel out there."

Targeting is another critical topic Jeff addresses. She highlights the importance of precise audience targeting and the costs of misdirected efforts with a personal anecdote: "I have a golf club 810 miles from my house... They send me tremendous offers... I don't like golf. So the value of those mailings to me is absolutely zero." This underscores the necessity of understanding and accurately identifying the audience for direct mail campaigns.

Innovation in direct mail, particularly through technology, is a key area of our conversation. Jeff describes advances such as variable data printing and AI integration, which enable highly personalized and effective campaigns. "We are all... becoming accustomed to digital communication. So designing and format trends, even in print, are becoming increasingly visually oriented."

Finally, Jeff stresses the importance of testing and learning from each campaign to continually improve and adapt strategies: "One of the most important things you can do in direct mail is learn from everything that you mail."

Listeners will gain deep insights into how direct mail can be strategically integrated into their marketing efforts, learn about the latest innovations enhancing its effectiveness, and understand why, despite the digital age, direct mail remains a critical tool for marketers aiming for high engagement and conversion.