1. Advertise in publications most read by your target audience
  2. Always measure cost per response to choose the most effective advertising medium
  3. Put yourself in the target's shoes and emphasise the benefits of your offering - sell, don't tell
  4. Use plenty of white space for increased impact
  5. Include a graphic for increased impact
  6. Use of colour can attract up to 60% more response
  7. Headlines must be bold and grab the reader's attention
  8. Always make an offer and encourage response
  9. Make it easy for people to respond - include large phone numbers with fax and e-mail alternatives
  10. Stand out from the crowd, be different to attract higher response.

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