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PURLs of wisdom for effective mass marketing

By Baker, Tom
Publication: American Agent & Broker
Date: Tuesday, July 1 2008

IMAGINE SOMEONE in your community checking their mailbox. Rather than a flier about saving 15 percent on their auto insurance, they see a postcard presenting a message about protection with something they've probably never seen before-an invitation to visit a Web page with their name on it.

>Let's say that the postcard Joe Smith is holding entices him to visit www. JoeSmith.PerfectlnsuranceAgency. com. Once online, Joe is greeted by name and introduced to your agency's unique marketing message. Joe is then encouraged to complete a short online survey, providing your agency with information about his insurance wants and needs. All the info collected is immediately available to your agency.

Sound amazing? Welcome to the world of 21st century direct mail marketing. It's called personalized URLs (PURLs), and it might just be the competitive edge your agency has been looking for.

PURLs represent marketing at its best. By combining technology solutions with tried-and-true direct mail strategies, you maximize every marketing dollar. The personalized mailing piece captures Joe's attention, and then drives him to a personalized Web page, where a richer, more complete story about your agency can be told.

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