As many businesses have moved online, more and more companies are using email to market their goods and services. While this can be an effective way to engage with loyal customers, the sheer volume of emails that the average person receives guarantees that many of them will be deleted without ever being opened.
At the same time our email inboxes are overflowing, our physical mailboxes are looking emptier. That means that a well-designed direct mail piece may attract more attention than an email. This is particularly true with new customers who aren't familiar with your company and have little reason to open your emails.
