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Surely, there is no doubt that one of the best media to use in promoting a brand are social media platforms <\/a>and this is why Direct Marketing is uncommon. It is one of the oldest forms of marketing strategies in which companies are able to interact with their target audience directly. Further in this article, you will learn what direct marketing is, the types, examples, elements, and the meaning of direct marketing mail & response. <\/p>

Definition<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>

Direct marketing is a situation whereby a company or business organization communicates directly with its customers through mail, emails, or an SMS campaign.<\/p>

Understanding Direct Marketing?<\/strong><\/h2>

Direct marketing is one of the oldest forms of marketing strategies and has been in existence before the development of technology. It is a form of communication between a company and its target audience. Through direct marketing, business organizations and companies are able to interact with consumers about their brand, without the inclusion of a third party. It is usually done through SMS campaigns, emails, etc, thereby, cutting down the company’s cost on a middleman or third party.<\/p>

It often comes in the form of spam messages such as spam emails, junk mail, or SMS. Many times, direct marketers often personalize these messages by inputting the name of their various recipients. This form of marketing usually gets a fair percentage of engagements, but only if the company manages it properly. Since it comes in form of spam messages, then it should be targeted at consumers who will need their brand or product.<\/p>

For instance, if the company sells children’s clothes, then its target audience should be couples or individuals with children. If a random recipient without a child receives such spam messages, it may come across as annoying. <\/p>

What are the 4 Main Types of Direct Marketing?<\/strong><\/h3>

There are several types and examples of direct marketing such as; content marketing<\/a>, experiential marketing, catalog marketing, print ads and so much more. However, it consists of four main types, they are;<\/p>