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Direct mail
What is direct mail?
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Direct mail, also known as junk mail, ad-mail or
bulk mail, is a form of marketing in which
communications are sent to customers using the
postal service. It forms the most common type
of direct marketing.
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Direct mail includes advertising circulars, free
trial CDs, pre-approved credit card applications,
and other unsolicited merchandising invitations
delivered by mail to homes and businesses.
Bulk mailings are a particularly popular method
of promotion for businesses operating in the
financial services, home computer, and travel
and tourism industries.
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Advertisers often call direct mail "targeted
mailing", as mail is usually sent out following
database analysis. For example a person who
likes golf may receive direct mail for golf related
products or perhaps for goods and services that
are appropriate for golfers.
Examples of direct mail