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Direct mail remains one of the most effective marketing tools available, but only when it’s executed well. A single mistake can waste money, damage your brand, and kill response rates. The good news?

I see marketing budgets increasingly put under a microscope. Every dollar is being scrutinized, and inefficiencies are harder to justify than ever. But despite this increased focus on performance, ...