Let’s look at some incredibly effective direct mail examples used for b2b marketing.
first, we’ll start with google direct mail campaigns. google has a lot of b2b products (like ads). The examples below show how Google uses direct mail to acquire new business on its platform. take note of how compelling the offer is (free also works well for b2b).
This next example by Intel was run as part of a cross channel campaign to business customers using enveloped postcards. Take not of how they used brand consistency across the postcard and envelope. They used a simple message which is effective for raising awareness and invoking curiosity.
Okta ran this direct mail campaign “find your keys” which was one of the performing campaigns they’d ever run of any category.
Why limit yourself to flat shapes? IBM’s folded origami direct mail demonstrates that there is no limit to what you can send in the post.
ask yourself, what shapes could they do with direct mail? try to use ideas that are relevant to the message you are trying to create. the following sales force example is a good example of how to do this correctly.
Following from the example above, Salesforce chose an interesting shaped direct mail with the goal of communicating “Growth”. This is why the pieces are tall and vertical.
Trust pilot’s eye-catching letters show a very clear value proposition.
There are 2 key things to note about this campaign:
first of all, it is very targeted, specifically to companies based on training and education. a personalized letter was also sent to other segments.
Second, notice how simple and clear the value proposition is. there is no chance of a reader being overwhelmed by the first page, more detailed information can be found on the back.
This large square direct mail postcard by Siemens is a much older example (but that doesn’t mean we can’t learn from it) for promoting a direct mail piece for their servers.
using simplicity, uniqueness, and bold colors are common features of all effective modern direct mail.
Sage are a good case study for how to craft effective B2B direct mail for Sass. Their messaging is clear and simple, with a clear call to action.
Further to the above, this Sage B2B mailshot is timed to be relevant to the tax year. Here are some other examples of how you can send direct mail based around a specific date:
- business registration birthday messages (send cards on dates companies were incorporated)
- start of fiscal year for accounting-related promotions
- Christmas or any other key promotional date for your potential customers. (eg “Have you started stocking up for the Christmas rush?”)
Sage have also run effective B2B direct mail campaigns which are fun. This will trigger an emotional response for their accounting software which is memorable and google for their brand.
Xero – another B2B accountancy software, has run this successful campaign.
The CAT examples show how effective simple direct mail can be used for promoting events and for promoting offers. Notice how prominent and compelling the offer is.
Using a good offer is just as important in b2b direct mail as it is in consumer campaigns. try to make it as easy as possible for your customer to take action.
Slack knows how effective sending real world post can be for making an impression, which is why they send these “customer love” boxes to retain customers. You don’t need to go this far, but it shows you how much companies like slack are embracing the power of direct mail.
The slack postcards are brilliantly captivating, slick and simple.
For small B2B businesses such as this office interior design company. Use postcards to create an impact.
If your business runs events, sending direct mail follow ups can be a nice way to leave a positive impression and show potential customers that you care, such as this postcard from Intercom.
For more examples of creative direct mail campaigns, take a look at the 47 most creative direct mail campaigns we’ve ever seen.
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