direct mail

noun

: printed matter (such as circulars) prepared for soliciting business or contributions and mailed directly to individuals

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Herbst, who was fired as city auditor in 2022 and elected that year, overcame a barrage of direct mail attacks. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2024 Think about a campaign that uses SEO, PPC, streaming TV ads and direct mail together. Chris Suchánek, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024 One effective way to do this is by combining geofencing with direct mail campaigns, streaming TV commercials and social media advertising. Chris Suchánek, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024 The foundation raised about $10 million in the months before the 2000 election, according to NSSF documents, and spent $6 million on direct mail, TV and radio ads for the presidential and congressional races. Corey G. Johnson, ProPublica, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for direct mail 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1923, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of direct mail was circa 1923

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“Direct mail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/direct%20mail. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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