When Victoria’s Secret suggested this year that it would be pulling the plug on its iconic catalog, some proclaimed the end of an era—not just for VS, which had built its name on years of sexy mailers, but for the catalog industry itself. People shop online now, get all their news digitally, don’t need brick and mortar stores anymore, blah,… read more →
1) First-time buyers. Try a thank you offer. This group just bought from you. They tried your product and hopefully had a great experience. Consider sending them a Free Shipping offer to drive that add-on piece they were not willing to buy before they tried you. 2) Non-buying prospects. Try Free Shipping or a Gift with Purchase. Has someone visited… read more →
Last week I shared a story on Hansel Group Marketing’s LinkedIn page about China’s factory brands and how they plan to diversify. Click link to read. China’s Factory Brands: Clones or Clever Business? Today’s article is a continuation on the outlet theme. Luxury or aspirational brands have discovered that their strategy to be everywhere ultimately cheapened their brand and jeopardized… read more →
Merge/purges are an important, yet frequently overlooked, strategic component of catalog marketing. Merge reports can be confusing and many catalogers don’t understand how valuable these reports are. Ask your merge/purge provider to explain their report to you and then make sure you follow these tips to fine-tune your catalog marketing strategy: List priorities — it’s very important to set priorities… read more →