How to Write Sales Letters That Sell

How to Write Sales Letters That Sell

by Drayton Bird (Author)

Synopsis

The right piece of direct mail can produce excellent response rates and have an extraordinary effect on business. But why do some sale letters achieve spectacular results whilst others are instantly consigned to the bin? This book reveals the secrets of creating successful sales letters. Containing examples of real sales letters, it includes plenty of advice on what to avoid as well as what to include. Key topics are covered such as: the secrets of persuasion; planning a letter which will get replies; creating offers that get responses and timing mailings for maximum effect.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 309
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Publisher: Kogan Page
Published: 03 Oct 2002

ISBN 10: 0749438762
ISBN 13: 9780749438760
Book Overview: The right piece of direct mail can produce excellent response rates and have an extraordinary effect on business. How to Write Sales Letter that Sell reveals the secrets of creating successful sales letters and contains examples of real sales letters including plenty of advice on what to avoid as well as what to include.

Media Reviews
The ultimate how-to book of direct mail letter writing.
If you manage to take on board just half of the suggestions, you will never write a dud sales letter again.
Author Bio
Drayton Bird is a direct marketing expert named by the Chartered Institute of Marketing as one of 50 living individuals who have shaped today's marketing. In 1977, with two partners, he set up Trenear-Harvey, Bird & Watson, which became the UK's largest DM agency, which he sold in 1984 to Ogilvy and Mather. As international Vice-Chairman and Creative Director, he helped O&M Direct become the world's largest direct marketing agency network, and was elected to the worldwide Ogilvy Group board. Drayton Bird has worked with many of the world's leading brands, including American Express, British Airways, Microsoft, Nestle, Procter & Gamble, Unilever and Visa. He has also worked with major advertising agency groups, including Y&R, JWT, FCB and Leo Burnett. He now runs Drayton Bird Associates, who work with many firms on direct marketing and other marketing matters.