choosing the right strategy

Social Media is not a Comprehensive Marketing Plan

By Robert Wendt / March 27, 2012

Go ahead and admit it. As marketers, we’ve all heard that ridiculous statement spoken at least once – for others, much too often. We have even heard it spoken by the CEO or CFO in leadership meetings. You know what I’m referring to: the statement that sends shivers down the spines of all marketers. What…

5 techniques for an effective ‘call to action’

By Robert Wendt / March 13, 2012

Every direct mail piece should have a call to action, a response you want users to complete. But how do you encourage users to act? How do you create an effective call to action? A call to action provides… Focus to your site A way to measure your pieces success Direction to your users How…

A Logo Is Not a Brand

By Robert Wendt / January 31, 2012

Lots of organizations come to us asking for “a new brand.” They typically mean a new name, or icon, or a new look and feel for their existing name. Lots of people think that brand begins and ends there — that once we shine up the name they can stick it below their email signature,…

The Shape of the Offer: Cost Effective Direct Mail Design

By Robert Wendt / May 26, 2011

Trying to keep your direct mail costs down this year? There are three basic design methods to reduce mail volume and maximize postage discounts. But first, the basics. There are three basic shapes of mail in the U.S.: letter-size pieces, flat-size pieces and parcels. Make absolutely sure that your mail pieces meet all postal regulations…

Great Seminar on Cross Media Marketing

By Robert Wendt / April 28, 2011

Heritage will be presenting a seminar “Choosing the right strategy to grow your business!” at the BizTimes Expo May 11th. Marketing choices are greater than ever and finding the right marketing mix is critical. This seminar will look at Print, Web, eMarketing, and Social Media to shed some light into what the right mix is…