Getting back into direct mail

| Gina Valentino

Many multichannel merchants have cut back on or even eliminated the mail channel in recent years because of the high costs associated with print. That’s

Study: Men More Likely to do Social Shopping

| Tim Parry

Contradicting commonly held beliefs about gender and social behaviors, the study showed men more frequently research product information, read reviews, compare products, find product availability and get store information via social networks, shopping and deal sites; while women reign supreme when searching for deals, coupons and specials on similar sites.

A Holiday Marketing Tip From Herschell Gordon Lewis

| MCM staff

Veteran marketing wordsmith Herschell Gordon Lewis has some advice for merchants this holiday season. Make sure your marketing copy emphasizes the benefit of the product you are trying to sell. That is how you can improve response.