Direct Mail vs Email Marketing: When to Use Each (with 2026 Numbers)
Direct mail wins on response rate (4.4% vs 0.6%); email wins on cost-per-impression. The actual question is when each is the right tool — with the 2026 numbers to back it.
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Direct mail wins on response rate (4.4% vs 0.6%); email wins on cost-per-impression. The actual question is when each is the right tool — with the 2026 numbers to back it.
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