An ideal direct mail offer should:
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Be tied to the brand and its advertising positioning in the market.
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Be linked to the product being promoted or sold.
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Add value to the brand rather than discount it.
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Be highly motivational to in-market consumers.
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Be intriguing to competitors’ customers.
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Have high perceived value.
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Be low cost (both offer and fulfillment).
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Be easy to communicate.