Why direct mail marketing?

    Because it works!

    Our research indicates that your marketing campaign is more powerful and engaging when you include direct mail in the mix.

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    See why it works

    Canada Post Smartmail Marketing TM is our approach to direct mail that combines 3 powerful elements: physicality, data and connectivity.

    Physicality

    Direct mail gets noticed, opened and read; our brains are hard-wired to pay more attention to it.  74% of Canadian consumers always or sometimes notice advertising in direct mail.

    Data

    Target and personalize your marketing message to reach the right people and increase its effectiveness. 86% of Canadian consumers open mail that's personally addressed to them.

    Connectivity

    Include direct mail in your marketing mix for greater attention, heightened emotional engagement and stronger brand recall. Integrated direct mail and digital campaigns elicit 39% more attention (time spent) than digital campaigns alone.

    Research shows direct mail works!

    Explore our cutting-edge research on the impact of direct mail and learn from real-world successful marketing campaigns and case studies. Learn how to optimize consumer attention, emotional engagement and brand recall.
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    Get started with direct mail

    Choose from one of our 3 solutions to send direct mail to your customers.

    Reach every mailbox

    Canada Post Neighbourhood Mail TM lets you reach every mailbox in a specific neighbourhood, region or the entire country. Send flyers, postcards with coupons, samples, or get creative and send scented envelopes. Ideal for driving awareness and traffic.
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    Discover similar customers

    Postal Code Targeting combines our data and your customer knowledge to reach new prospects. Suppress existing customers and target Canadians who have similar traits to your best customers. Ideal for acquisition campaigns.
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    Send Personalized Mail

    Harness the power of one-on-one conversations with your customers. Send Canada Post Personalized Mail TM to your customers using your customer list or rent one from us. Ideal for retention and cross-sell campaigns.
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