In an era of digital noise, the most innovative move a bank can make isn’t found on a screen—it’s found in the mailbox.
At NextPage, we live by a simple mantra: CREATE. CONNECT. CONVERT. For financial institutions, this journey is more critical than ever. As digital open rates plateau and “scroll fatigue” sets in, direct mail is seeing a sophisticated renaissance. It isn’t “junk mail”; it’s a data-driven, tactile touchpoint that builds the one thing every bank needs most: Trust.
Closing the “Data Awareness” Gap
In a recent episode of The Financial Brand Podcast, industry experts Preston Carroll and Eddie Tu of Franklin Madison Direct highlighted a common pitfall: banks have plenty of data, but they lack “Data Action.”
Many institutions have sophisticated dashboards, yet they struggle to turn those insights into measurable connections. As Carroll noted:
“A lot of banks have the data, but they aren’t necessarily using it to drive the orchestration of the channels.”
At NextPage, we bridge this gap. We help you move beyond “awareness” and into “orchestration” by turning static data into active, personalized mail pieces that arrive exactly when your customer is ready to act.
The $28 Acquisition: Beating the Industry Benchmark
The podcast shared a staggering case study: by utilizing advanced predictive modeling rather than generic digital blasts, one institution brought their auto loan acquisition cost down to just $28. Compare that to the industry benchmark of $145–$250, and the ROI of modern direct mail becomes impossible to ignore. This success isn’t accidental; it’s the result of what Eddie Tu describes as Channel Orchestration—using analytics to ensure the physical and digital worlds are talking to each other.
NextPage: Precision Through BetterTargeting
Our BetterTargeting system is designed to execute the exact strategy discussed in the episode. By combining your bank’s data with our high-definition Variable Data Printing (VDP), we create “hyper-personalized” moments.
Instead of a generic flyer, your prospect receives a tailored offer based on their specific financial behavior. This integration of digital intent and physical execution is why direct mail now delivers an average ROI of 161%, outperforming most paid digital channels.
The Anchor of the Omnichannel Journey
Direct mail doesn’t replace your digital strategy; it completes it. It provides the “physical proof” of your brand’s stability and commitment. In fact, financial institutions that integrate direct mail into an omnichannel workflow see a 63% higher response rate than those using digital-only tactics.
As a Diamond Partner with the American Bankers Association (ABA), NextPage understands the unique compliance and precision required in financial marketing. We don’t just print; we strategize.
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Listen to the full deep-dive: Why Data-Driven Marketing Fails in Banking featuring Preston Carroll and Eddie Tu.
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