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Effective January 5, 2013 the Postal Service will revise Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) 201.3.14, to provide new standards for folded self-mailers (FSM) and non-enveloped mail pieces that are mailed at automation or machinable prices.

A combination of the current economic state, unemployment rates and healthcare reform are pushing the uninsured consumer market into the spotlight of the healthcare world. This market growth has caused many marketers to focus and review the best ways to reach this group. As most consumers prefer to receive healthcare information through direct mail, the key is to utilize the right message to stand out in the crowd. Recently, Anderson Direct Marketing was faced with a similar challenge reviving a plateaued direct mail campaign targeted towards the uninsured consumer for a large healthcare provider.

Whether the objective is to increase sales or reduce costs…the channel is online or offline, we are often faced with more ideas than we have time or budget to test. Since each marketing campaign is an opportunity to learn and improve results, it’s important that we are not overwhelmed with the concept of continuous testing.

Every Friday morning at 9:00 am, you will find our largest conference room a bustle as members from numerous departments gather for our weekly iBreakfast Break training session. Everyone stops for a moment for a workshop (led by our savvy interactive team) about relevant interactive topics.

Did you know that Anderson Direct Marketing has a Proofreading Department? That’s right; everything from email blasts to websites to letters, self-mailers and postcards (and more!) is reviewed by a critical eye several times prior to being released. Our department is just one example of Anderson’s commitment to quality.

When I first saw the letters UX, I had to ask,

Having the right people, doing the right things, at the right time. That’s the core approach to developing interactive projects. Each department should be represented and team players need to be aware of their part in the big picture. Leaving a key player out, even during the first kick-off meeting, can have consequences in the later stages of the project. This chart is an example of what makes up an Interactive Team. Refer to Six Stage Interactive Process to see how each department coincides with the phases of an interactive project.

To help ensure the success of an interactive project, it’s essential to communicate with the client and your internal team during each stage of your process and when key stakeholders’ reviews and approvals are required. ADM’s six interactive stages are the foundation of all our interactive services. Our six stage interactive process is as follows: