Studies show that print on paper not only gets read (a whopping 80% of households read or scan the advertising mail they receive)[1], it also drives both new and repeat business. In fact, 39% of customers tried a business for the first time because of direct mail advertising, while 70% of customers renewed a business relationship because of a direct mail promotion.[2]

Print Provides a High ROI
A Direct Marketing Association study showed that direct mail advertising gives businesses a remarkable 13 to 1 return on their investment (“ROI”). Printed catalogs have been shown to provide a 7 to 1 ROI[3] and an impressive direct order response rate of 2.24% for printed catalogs, as compared to just 0.48% from emails.[4] In fact, a study conducted for the Art Technology Group found that 60% of consumers surveyed make purchases via printed catalogs at least four times each year.[5]

Print Drives Online Sales
Print on paper can be a major driver of online sales. An iProspect study found that 67% of online searches are driven by offline messages, with 39% ultimately making a purchase. Shoppers who receive a direct mail piece directing them to an online site spend on average 13% more than those who do not receive the printed piece. Printed catalogs associated with online sites have been shown to boost online spending by 28%.[6]

The facts cannot be ignored: Print on paper builds brand identification and powers sales. It’s no wonder print media is still the workhorse of successful marketing and advertising campaigns.

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[1]United States Postal Service, 2007 Household Diary Study.
[2]2008 DMA/Pitney Bowes Direct Mail Survey.
[3]DMA, The Power of Direct Marketing, 2008-09.
[4]DMA 2007 Response Rate Trends Report (via Print in the Mix).
[5]Art Technology Group, Cross-Channel Commerce: The Consumer View (2010).
[6]iProspect Offline Channel Influence on Online Search Behavior Study (2007).