Benchmarking for Catalogers

Benchmarking for Catalogers

Benchmarking can be described as a set of performance standards for a specific task. Although there are many industry benchmarks which can be used as “standards” for all markets, most benchmarks need to be adjusted to meet the requirements, limitations and needs of...
Best Practices When Using Cooperative Databases

Best Practices When Using Cooperative Databases

Cooperative databases account for at least 50% of all consumer prospecting.  Names selected from a coop are super multi-buyers who respond well to any number of different offers. These catalog buyers have been modeled from a cataloger’s actual buyer file therefore...
Can You Launch a Catalog for a Drop Ship Business?

Can You Launch a Catalog for a Drop Ship Business?

We receive inquiries on our website about many topics of interest. For example, a recent inquiry wanted to know if you can launch a catalog for a drop shipping business. The short answer is yes you can. But would it be a good business decision? The definition of drop...
Catalog and Digital Marketing…The Future is Here Now

Catalog and Digital Marketing…The Future is Here Now

2020 is a year we will always remember, yet one we would like to forget. It was a year that changed our lives forever. Some have been affected more than others, but we all have a story to tell. People talk about, “the new normal” but what exactly does that mean to...
Catalog Circulation…Back to the Basics

Catalog Circulation…Back to the Basics

After the merchandise has been selected, the circulation strategy accounts for up to 70% of the success of any mailing. No doubt we can all use a refresher when it comes to circulation planning and execution based on the importance of getting it right! This month, we...
Celebrating Our 25th Year in Business

Celebrating Our 25th Year in Business

I am pleased to announce that 25 years ago this month, we incorporated and started operating as a direct marketing consulting business specializing in catalog marketing, planning, circulation and analysis. After being a catalog mailer my entire career, in May 1995, I...