PMX AGENCY is a leading, independent direct mail, offline and digital marketing agency. We partner with our clients to identify, acquire, and retain their best customers across channels. We combine best-of-breed solutions along with the business strategy, media and creative expertise, and analytical insights necessary to deliver superior results that positively impact our client’s brands.
27. PMX Universe Solution (USOL) – What is it?
The PMX Universe Solution (USOL is a High-Performing Prospect Name Solution. The
PMX/Epsilon partnership brings together PMX’s data mining and program management
expertise with Epsilon’s best in class data and modeling - the most comprehensive in the
industry.
Performance – Cost Effective – Scalable
28. PMX Universe Solution (USOL) – A Measured Approach to Acquisition
All lists are evaluated and will continue to be
evaluated on which Performance Tier of the Program
they fall into.
• Tier 1: Best Performance
• Tier 2: Mid Level Performance
• Tier 3: Low Performance
As we move from the current environment, there will
be a purposeful disregard for volume in Tier 3 as it is
slowly replaced with better names from Tier 1 and less
expensive, better performing names sourced from
Universe Solution.
PMX media evaluation determines best list sources for expansion. Targeting lower ranked
lists for replacement by Universe Solution, allows clients to realize immediate performance
gains and list cost savings while minimizing program risk.
Tiered Source Evaluation:
*As Tier 2 and Tier 3 volumes
decline, USOL volume is added to
meet 100% of the desired mail
volume.
Tier 3
Lists
34%
Tier 2
Lists
33%
Tier 1
Lists
33%
USOL
35%
Tier 2
Lists
20%
Tier 1
Lists
45%
Current
List Mix
Future
List Mix
29. Maximize High
Response &
Minimize Low
Response
PMX Universe Solution (USOL) – Better Targeting on Input
With USOL we are able to target
a better prospect audience
Gift – Goal is to bring in as many
prospects that score in the High Gift
tier of the Rev Opt model, while
minimizing the % of names coming
from the Low Gift tiers.
Response – Comparing the
response scores for all outside list
rentals vs. USOL we have
historically seen a much more
responsive prospecting pool coming
from the USOL Fulfilment.
LTV – By optimizing the prospecting
audience (response & gift) we are
able to maintain current response
rates while improving the overall gift
resulting in an overall improvement
to the program LTV.
Target Audience – We can also
leverage the Revenue optimization
tool to Target specific audiences
based on client goals. Example;
donors to specific packages (Gift
Catalog or Non Premium offers), as
well as High Gift, Younger, or Ethnic
donors.
With our Revenue Optimization tool we are able to identify the value of
prospects coming into the merge at the individual level. In addition to offer
to audience insight we are also able to better understand the value of each
source as it relates to the prospecting pool. We use these insights to better
target the prospecting pool through USOL.
0.00%
5.00%
10.00%
15.00%
20.00%
25.00%
30.00%
35.00%
40.00%
High Score Low Score
USOL (Response) Prospect Lists (Response)
30. PMX Universe Solution (USOL) – Campaign Application
Objectives –The goal of USOL is to source overlapping prospect names more cost effectively as well as provide new
incremental names to the acquisition program that perform equal to or better than current options.
Methodology – USOL is a joint collaboration between PMX and Epsilon based on Epsilon’s Modeling methodology
and PMX’s Audience Targeting capabilities. Multiple custom linear regression models are developed as the solution set
applied across Epsilon’s broad portfolio of databases – Abacus, TotalSource Plus, and TargetSource. The provided
USOL output for this test will be fulfilled net of the current house file and any merge suppression to ensure efficiency
through a clean net output.
Full
Solution
Test Depth: 10%
Test Depth: 60%
Test Depth: 30%
Test Segmentation – Segmentation is set up with
initial testing in a way that allows us to see what the
impact would be if we expanded out to replace various
depths of the current prospecting circulation (10%,
30%, & 60%)
Post Campaign Analysis - The Solution Optimization is a backend (post-mailing) analysis that validates and
compares the Universe Solution potential relative to the current multisource solution and illustrates potential
performance, cost, and coverage program impacts.
31. PMX Universe Solution (USOL) – Recommendations & Impact
♦ PMX Universe Solution (USOL) recommendations
• Recommend introducing the solution in ongoing campaigns with simultaneous program
management. Doing so not only helps expedite the established test, retest, rollout DM
strategy but also minimizes risk associated with traditional list testing.
• Reallocate quantity that was traditionally set aside for list testing, to the Universe Solution
(contingent on program, generally 10-15% of Mail volume) for ongoing campaigns.
o By doing this we will minimize risk associated with traditional list testing (10% success
rate) by replacing that volume with a custom modeled name source that is based on
your own mail & responder data and has been proven effective across the PMX client
portfolio.
• In partnership with Epsilon, PMX will provide recommendations on how big to build the
solution, which models will be incorporated within the solution, and appropriate testing
breakouts/depths to maximize program impact and rollout potential.
• PMX to review current merge suppression strategy to ensure that USOL is fulfilled net of
current house and other suppression files. USOL and Abacus segments are fulfilled net of
each other to help minimize the added cost of high duplication in the merge.
• Once the initial test campaign has finalized we will work in conjunction with Epsilon to
perform a solution optimization (backend analysis) and provide recommendations on how to
maximize program impact while making adjustments to the solution to ensure strong in-the-
mail performance.
• Once control solution is established we can focus on expanding or refining our Target
Audience using a combination of Epsilon and PMX optimization tools.
0% 100%
► PMX USOL Impact ◄
The illustrations below show
anticipated impact across key metrics
due to implementation of these
recommendations
Response Impact
0% -100%
-5%-15%
List Cost Decrease
0% 100%
Universe Impact
• actual results may vary
• assumes implementation of
recommended strategies
+10%-20%
+10%-15%
34. Trending – Single Gift Acquisition Performance
Observations
Seasonal volume investments
Fairly consistent mail volumes YOY
Improved list CPM due to Abacus
Top vs. Bottom Lists by PL have a $10 to $30 gap in
PL/Donor
25% gap in response from bottom PL lists vs. overall
plan
Fundraising efficiencies could further improve
investment and help buoy response and gift levels
Proposed Solutions
Improved segmentation and targeting utilizing
PMX USOL
List consolidation and optimization
Better list terms through negotiation
Optimized offer to audience selection
Suppress Low audience segments using
Revenue Optimization
36. Trending – Catalog Acquisition Performance
Observations
Concerted investments in Holiday timeframes
Abacus a key driver in reducing PL/Donor for
2015
While gifts are consistent across Top & Bottom
PL/Donor lists, there is a 30% gap between the
campaign baseline and Bottom lists in response
A fantastic base of sources and volume on which
to grow for FY16
Proposed Solutions
Improved segmentation and targeting utilizing
PMX USOL
List consolidation and optimization
Better list terms through negotiation
Optimized offer to audience selection
38. Category Analysis- Single Gift (FY14 vs. FY15)
*Excludes house & rolls together all subjects outside of Coops due to small volumes and/or lack of YOY trends due to testing and build-out
**Charity/Non-Profit=Cooperative Databases
39. Category Analysis- Single Gift (FY14 vs. FY15)
*Excludes house & rolls together all subjects outside of Coops due to small volumes and/or lack of YOY trends due to testing and build-out
**Charity/Non-Profit=Cooperative Databases
***General= Multibuyers
Observations
Coops drive overall program performance based on
volumes mailed and are incredibly consistent in all metrics
over time
Multibuyers (General above) moved from being 11% of total
mailed volume in FY14 to 22% in FY15. Response fatigue
Humantarian sourced names are a consistent source for
SAVE. PL improved as a result of greatly reducing List
CPMs for these sources ($61 in FY14 to $31 in FY15)
Health Medical sources had fairly consistent YOY response
and gifts but a greater divide in PL not driven by List CPM
Proposed Solutions
Review multi-buyer creation and treatment to
see if we can improve response
Review Health Medical sources to understand
optimal mix to improve PL
Better list terms through negotiation
Optimize plans with sources to drive
incremental universe at reduced costs; in some
cases consolidating sources
Identify potential source for creating multis that
fuels interaction with the coops at net/net
prices
40. Category Analysis- Catalog (FY14 vs. FY15)
Cooperative Database names
represented 77% of FY14 Catalog
volume and 84% of FY15 volume; the
primary source being Abacus.
Increased volume was met with stronger
response; driving increases in Rev/M.
Other Observations
Multibuyers perform at 20% above the FY average
in response but at just slightly lower average gifts
than FY averages
Identify potential source for creating multis
that fuels interaction with the coops at net/net
prices
Difficulty finding viable sources beyond Coops.
Focus on source growth at viable PLs will be critical
41. Category Analysis
• Single Gift- Coops & Humanitarian sources are holding strong in all metrics and have been
between 64-67% of total volume mailed YOY. Multibuyers (22% of FY15 volume) are showing
response fatigue. Relative flat performance YOY on all metrics
• Catalog-Coops drive overall program performance including increases in response and Rev/M for
the Catalog program. Lack of diversity and need for growth
Key Findings
• Single Gift- Opportunities to consolidate and/or reduce price on weaker categories such as
Health Medical. More efficient multibuyer generation and cadence strategies are a key target as
well
• Catalog- Source expansion with Universe Solution and Optimization of other sources will be
critical
Opportunities
• Single Gift- Multibuyer response degradation disconcerting as is volatile PLs in FY15 for all non-
coop sources
• Catalog- Lack of diversity of non-Coop sources and inability to get non-donor lists to work
Weaknesses
42. Top 10 Analysis- Single Gift Acquisition- Mail Volume
Rank List Name FY14
FY14 %
Comp FY15
FY15 %
Comp
%
Variance FY14 FY15
%
Variance FY14 FY15
%
Variance FY14 FY15
%
Variance
1 ABACUS NON PROFIT 788,450 37% 844,912 43% 7% 0.82% 0.73% -10.63% $31.72 $28.52 -10% ($43.88) ($55.54) -27%
2 MULTIBUYERS 265,862 13% 432,382 22% 63% 1.19% 0.89% -25.76% $24.54 $24.91 1% ($36.01) ($46.25) -28%
3 WILAND DIRECT NONPROFIT/FR/DONOR DATABASE 141,329 7% 90,661 5% -36% 0.81% 1.04% 28.26% $27.86 $26.66 -4% ($40.52) ($21.61) 47%
4 FEEDING AMERICA 61,727 3% 59,640 3% -3% 0.91% 0.86% -5.49% $19.33 $18.83 -3% ($49.14) ($40.86) 17%
5 HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, INT'L 10,707 1% 58,519 3% 447% 0.88% 0.80% -8.32% $19.49 $15.22 -22% ($34.71) ($36.43) -5%
6 CHILDREN'S HUNGER RELIEF FUND 50,434 2% 40,430 2% -20% 0.76% 0.80% 4.98% $17.49 $16.73 -4% ($65.10) ($57.08) 12%
7 CAREUSA DONORS 49,720 2% 40,140 2% -19% 0.90% 0.94% 4.66% $22.55 $22.39 -1% ($34.67) ($28.33) 18%
8 NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH 107,564 5% 38,298 2% -64% 0.66% 0.67% 0.70% $15.39 $17.31 12% ($86.49) ($101.74) -18%
9 MACULAR DEGENERATION RESEARCH 9,168 0% 29,295 1% 220% 0.69% 0.46% -33.44% $17.52 $20.84 19% ($51.35) ($111.88) -118%
10 WONDERWORK 11,465 1% 27,568 1% 140% 0.99% 0.96% -2.84% $14.75 $19.34 31% ($24.44) ($37.21) -52%
1,496,426 70% 1,661,845 84% 11% 0.88% 0.80% -8.97% $27.20 $25.56 -6% ($49.84) ($49.55) 1%
2,123,164 1,971,512 0.77% $25.26 ($53.12)
PL/ Donor
Top 10 by Mail Volume- FY15
Grand Total- All FY15 Outside Lists
Mail Volume Response Rate Average Gift
Rank List Name
FY15 Mail
Quantity
% of FY15
Total
FY15 PL/
Donor
FY14 List
CPM
FY15 List
CPM
YOY List CPM
Variance
Subject/
Category
1 ABACUS NON PROFIT 844,912 43% ($55.54) $59.38 $55.58 ($3.80) Coops
2 MULTIBUYERS 432,382 22% ($46.25) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Multibuyers
3 WILAND DIRECT NONPROFIT/FR/DONOR DATABASE 90,661 5% ($21.61) $81.12 $76.04 ($5.08) Coops
4 FEEDING AMERICA 59,640 3% ($40.86) $99.29 $11.66 ($87.63) Humanitarian
5 HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, INT'L 58,519 3% ($36.43) $100.63 $11.00 ($89.63) Humanitarian
6 CHILDREN'S HUNGER RELIEF FUND 40,430 2% ($57.08) $65.39 $59.02 ($6.37) Humanitarian
7 CAREUSA DONORS 40,140 2% ($28.33) $11.00 $56.34 $45.34 Humanitarian
8 NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH 38,298 2% ($101.74) $85.19 $87.23 $2.04 Health Medical
9 MACULAR DEGENERATION RESEARCH 29,295 1% ($111.88) $98.08 $54.65 ($43.43) Health Medical
10 WONDERWORK 27,568 1% ($37.21) $11.00 $11.00 ($0.00) Humanitarian
1,661,845 84% ($49.55) $53.14 $39.17 ($13.97)
1,971,512 ($53.12) $60.97 $40.64 ($20.33)
Top 10 by Mail Volume- FY15
Grand Total- All FY15 Outside Lists
43. Top 10 Analysis- Catalog Acquisition- Mail Volume
List Name Mail Qty
% of
Total PL/Donor
FY14 List
CPM
FY15 List
CPM
YOY List
CPM
Variance
Subject
Category
ABACUS NON PROFIT 293,058 66.04% ($21.88) $55.74 $55.27 ($0.46) Coops
WILAND DIRECT NONPROFIT/FR/DONOR DB 73,495 16.56% ($121.08) $79.50 $60.97 ($18.53) Coops
MULTIBUYERS 37,668 8.49% $11.63 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Multibuyers
FINCA 27,570 6.21% ($71.34) $95.00 $61.67 ($33.33) Humanitarian
HEARTHSONG 6,000 1.35% ($1,540.04) $74.94 $74.94 Childrens Merch
HELPING HANDS CHARITABLEDONORS 6,000 1.35% ($752.53) $78.68 $78.68 Database
Grand Total 443,791 ($37.42) $52.50
List Name FY14 FY15 % Variance FY14 FY15 % Variance FY14 FY15 % Variance FY14 FY15 % Variance
ABACUS NONPROFIT 199,855 293,058 47% 0.24% 0.46% 90% $132.77 $121.53 -8% -$60.67 -$21.88 64%
WILANDDIRECT NONPROFIT DATABASE 15,551 73,495 373% 0.17% 0.29% 65% $91.30 $118.41 30% -$180.65 -$121.08 33%
Grand Total 215,406 366,553 70% 0.22% 0.42% 94% $119.86 $117.09 -2% -$95.12 -$37.99 60%
Mail Qty Resp% Avg Gift PL/Donor
44. Top Volume Findings
• Single Gift- Top 10 lists by Mail Volume comprise 84% of the total mailed in the FY. The source
composition is not significantly different YOY although the reliance on these sources has grown.
• 6 of 10 lists have decreased RR% or Average Gifts but only 3 had decreases in gift and RR%
• Catalog- 83% of catalog volume is driven by two sources: Wiland and Abacus. PL improvements as
a result of these sources.
Key Findings
• Single Gift- Optimize offer rotation, contact management, and revenue optimization. Consolidate
2nd tier sources with less expensive, more powerful sources with greater efficiency. This applies to
Multibuyers and Outside sources.
• Catalog-Source expansion and optimization of current households via reuse, revenue and/or
audience optimization, and potential offline/online communication.
Opportunities
• Single Gift- Abacus has helped buoy response and gifts over time and is likely a reason why overall
RR% and Gifts have not seen large declines. However, the composition (or, better yet, management
of the households using solutions above) should be reviewed.
• Multibuyer creation, treatment, and cadence should be reviewed
• Catalog-Lack of diversification in sources and/or successful testing in previous years beyond coops.
Weaknesses
45. Top 10 Analysis Single Gift- PL/Donor
Rank List Name Mail Qty
% of
Total PL/Donor
FY14 List
CPM
FY15 List
CPM
YOY
Variance
Subject
Category
1 TECHNOSERVE 575 0% ($1.31) $11 $10.98 ($0.02) Humanitarian
2 MERCY CORPS 6,537 0% ($15.66) $11 $17.55 $6.55 Humanitarian
3 WOMEN FOR WOMEN INTERNATIONAL 4,291 0% ($21.02) $11 $10.99 ($0.01) Humanitarian
4 WILAND DIRECT NONPROFIT DB 90,661 5% ($21.61) $11 $76.04 $64.62 Coops
5 CAREUSA DONORS 40,140 2% ($28.33) $11 $56.34 $45.34 Humanitarian
6 OXFAMAMERICA 3,242 0% ($33.72) $81 $19.01 ($62.10) Humanitarian
7 HELEN KELLER INTERNATIONAL 506 0% ($34.06) $11 $92.78 $81.78 Health Medical
8 INTERNATIONAL RESCUECOMMITTEE 2,697 0% ($34.67) $11 $10.99 ($0.01) Humanitarian
9 HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, INT'L 58,519 3% ($36.43) $11.00 $11.00 Humanitarian
10 WONDERWORK 27,568 1% ($37.21) $101 $11.00 ($89.63) Humanitarian
234,736 12% ($27.76) $54.21 $44.34 ($9.87)
1,971,512 ($53.12) $60.97 $40.64 ($20.33)
Top 10 by PL/Donor- FY15
Grand Total- All FY15 Outside Lists
Rank List Name FY14 FY15
%
Variance FY14 FY15
%
Variance FY14 FY15
%
Variance FY14 FY15
%
Variance
1 TECHNOSERVE 437 575 32% 1.60% 1.22% -24% $56.43 $42.86 -32% $13.26 ($1.31) -110%
2 MERCY CORPS 4,959 6,537 32% 1.15% 1.09% -6% $23.51 $22.01 -7% ($10.09) ($15.66) -55%
3 WOMEN FOR WOMEN INTERNATIONAL 26,521 4,291 -84% 1.18% 0.98% -17% $26.81 $21.45 -25% ($12.38) ($21.02) -70%
4 WILAND DIRECT NONPROFIT DB 141,329 90,661 -36% 0.81% 1.04% 28% $27.86 $26.66 -4% ($40.52) ($21.61) 47%
5 CAREUSA DONORS 49,720 40,140 -19% 0.90% 0.94% 5% $22.55 $22.39 -1% ($34.67) ($28.33) 18%
6 OXFAMAMERICA 0 3,242 0.71% $35.00 ($33.72)
7 HELEN KELLER INTERNATIONAL 1,081 506 -53% 0.93% 1.58% 71% $22.60 $16.63 -36% ($60.90) ($34.06) 44%
8 INTERNATIONAL RESCUECOMMITTEE 12,461 2,697 -78% 0.74% 0.93% 26% $25.01 $20.48 -22% ($40.62) ($34.67) 15%
9 HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, INT'L 10,707 58,519 447% 0.88% 0.80% -8% $19.49 $15.22 -28% ($34.71) ($36.43) -5%
10 WONDERWORK 11,465 27,568 140% 0.99% 0.96% -3% $14.75 $19.34 24% ($24.44) ($37.21) -52%
258,680 234,736 -9% 0.88% 0.95% 8% $25.53 $22.45 -14% ($33.65) ($27.76) 18%
2,123,164 1,971,512 -7% 0.80% 0.77% -4% $25.55 $25.46 0% ($49.84) ($53.12) -7%
Mail Quantity Response Average Gift PL/Donor
Top 10 by PL/Donor- FY15
Grand Total- All FY15 Outside Lists
48. Projected List Cost Savings
Assumptions:
*Excludes Wiland
**43% net rate out of merge (excludes Wiland volume)
**Assumes no current net name arrangements
****Annualized savings estimates would be realized over 12 month period (assuming monthly mailing cadence)
The October 2015 campaign was reviewed in-depth down to the list/segment level to identify list
negotiation opportunities. Leveraging long-standing relationships throughout the industry, Paradysz
projects the list cost savings impact below to your program (see detail list-level figures in appendix).
Savings: Estimated single campaign savings of $50,000 estimated annualized
savings of $600,000.
**Savings are on base rates and improved net name arrangements only, select negotiations could result in
additional savings. Actual savings can vary based on investment level, list mix, rental/exchange ratio, etc.
43%
75%
32%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Est Current Net Overall Net
Arrangment
Net Gap
Current Net Gap
43%
60%
17%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
Est Current Net Overall Net
Arrangment
Net Gap
Paradysz Net Gap
This slide should
reflect prior slide
data
49. List Cost Specifics
This slide should
reflect data on
slide 68
• Apogee
• Assn/Mature American Citizens
• AICR
• DonorBase
• Seniors w/ Traditional Values
Net Gap
Opportunities
• American Big & Tall Apparel Buyers
• Artistic Direct Corporate MF
• Donor Source Charitable Contributors
• Friends/Smithsonian
• Action Network Transaction Database
Base Price
Opportunities
• Donorosity- Masterfile
• American Big & Tall Apparel Buyers
• Seniors with Traditional Values
• Veterans of Foreign Wars
• AICR Health Cause Contributors
Largest Savings
Files
50. USOL – What is it?
The Universe Solution is a High-Performing Prospect Name Solution. The PMX/Epsilon partnership
brings together PMX’s data mining and program management expertise with Epsilon’s best in class
data and modeling - the most comprehensive in the industry.
Performance – Cost Effective – Scalable
51. USOL – A Measured Approach to Acquisition
All lists are evaluated and will continue to be
evaluated on which Performance Tier of the Program
they fall into.
• Tier 1: Best Performance
• Tier 2: Mid Level Performance
• Tier 3: Low Performance
As we move from the current environment, there will
be a purposeful disregard for volume in Tier 3 as it is
slowly replaced with better names from Tier 1 and less
expensive, better performing names sourced from
Universe Solution.
PMX media evaluation determines best list sources for expansion. Targeting lower ranked lists for
replacement by Universe Solution, allows clients to realize immediate performance gains and list cost
savings while minimizing program risk.
Tiered Source Evaluation:
*As Tier 2 and Tier 3 volumes
decline, USOL volume is added to
meet 100% of the desired mail
volume.
Tier 3
Lists
34%
Tier 2
Lists
33%
Tier 1
Lists
33%
USOL
35%
Tier 2
Lists
20%
Tier 1
Lists
45%
Current
List Mix
Future
List Mix
52. USOL – Better Targeting on Input
0.00%
5.00%
10.00%
15.00%
20.00%
25.00%
30.00%
35.00%
40.00%
High Score Low Score
Input File Score
USOL (Gift) Prospect Lists (Gift) USOL (Response) Prospect Lists (Response)
Minimize
Low
Response &
Value Pool
With USOL we are able to target
a better prospect audience
Gift – Goal is to bring in as many
prospects that score in the High Gift
tier of the Rev Opt model, while
minimizing the % of names coming
from the Low Gift tiers.
Response – Comparing the
response scores for all outside list
rentals vs. USOL we have
historically seen a much more
responsive prospecting pool coming
from the USOL Fulfilment.
LTV – By optimizing the prospecting
audience (response & gift) we are
able to maintain current response
rates while improving the overall gift
resulting in an overall improvement
to the program LTV.
Target Audience – We can also
leverage the Revenue optimization
tool to Target specific audiences
based on client goals. Example;
donors to specific packages (Gift
Catalog or Non Premium offers), as
well as High Gift, Younger, or Ethnic
donors.
With our Revenue Optimization tool we are able to identify the value of prospects coming into the
merge at the individual level. In addition to offer to audience insight we are also able to better
understand the value of each source as it relates to the prospecting pool. We use these insights to
better target the prospecting pool through USOL.
Maximize
High
Response &
Value Pool
53. USOL – Campaign Application
Objectives –The goal of USOL is to source overlapping prospect names more cost effectively as well as provide new
incremental names to the acquisition program that perform equal to or better than current options.
Methodology – USOL is a joint collaboration between PMX and Epsilon based on Epsilon’s Modeling methodology
and PMX’s Audience Targeting capabilities. Multiple custom linear regression models are developed as the solution set
applied across Epsilon’s broad portfolio of databases – Abacus, TotalSource Plus, and TargetSource. The provided
USOL output for this test will be fulfilled net of the current house file and any merge suppression to ensure efficiency
through a clean net output.
Full
Solution
Test Depth: 10%
Test Depth: 60%
Test Depth: 30%
Test Segmentation – Segmentation is set up with
initial testing in a way that allows us to see what the
impact would be if we expanded out to replace various
depths of the current prospecting circulation (10%,
30%, & 60%)
Post Campaign Analysis - The Solution Optimization is a backend (post-mailing) analysis that validates and
compares the Universe Solution potential relative to the current multisource solution and illustrates potential
performance, cost, and coverage program impacts.
54. USOL – Recommendations & Next Steps
♦ PMX Universe Solution (USOL) recommendations
• Recommend introducing the solution in ongoing campaigns with simultaneous program management. Doing so not only
helps expedite the established test, retest, rollout DM strategy but also minimizes risk associated with traditional list
testing.
• Reallocate quantity that was traditionally set aside for list testing, to the Universe Solution (contingent on program,
generally 10-15% of Mail volume) for ongoing campaigns.
o By doing this we will minimize risk associated with traditional list testing (10% success rate) by replacing that volume
with a custom modeled name source that is based on your own mail & responder data and has been proven effective
across the PMX client portfolio.
• In partnership with Epsilon, PMX will provide recommendations on how big to build the solution, which models will be
incorporated within the solution, and appropriate testing breakouts/depths to maximize program impact and rollout
potential.
• PMX to review current merge suppression strategy to ensure that USOL is fulfilled net of current house and other
suppression files. Also, all USOL and Abacus segments are fulfilled net of each other to help minimize the added cost of
high duplication in the merge.
• Once the initial test campaign has finalized we will work in conjunction with Epsilon to perform a solution optimization
(backend analysis) and provide recommendations how to maximize program impact while making adjustments to the
solution to ensure strong in the mail performance.
• Our goal is to establish a strong performing, and cost effective solution that acts as the foundation for a full optimized
program. Once we establish this foundation we can focus on expanding or refining our Target Audience through a
combination of our partnership with Epsilon and PMX’s optimization tools.
55. Competitive Intelligence
Additional
Names YoY % Growth
Boys Town Donors 72,474 12%
St. Joseph's Indian School Donors 53,748 7%
Mercy Corps 10,172 27%
American Indian Relief Council Donors 9,805 17%
St. Labre Indian School Donors 7,158 2%
4Q 2015 Housefile
Universe
St. Joseph's Indian School Donors 821,807
Boys Town Donors 695,651
Marine Toys for Tots 364,891
Habitat For Humanity, Int'l 334,128
St. Labre Indian School Donors 331,244
Added info from
2015 but unsure
if we should keep
or where it
should be
placed.
56. Competitive Intelligence
10%
19%
21%27%
23% Significant Growth
Moderate Growth
No Change
Moderate Decline
Significant Decline
Added info from
2015 but unsure
if we should keep
or where it
should be
placed.
12%
8%
9%
23%
17%
21%
18%
25%
22%
7%
14%
11%
22%
13%
16%
15%
17%
14%
4%
7%
8%
0% 100%
2015
2014
2013
< $9.99 $10-$14.99 $15-$19.99 $20-$24.99
$25-$29.99 $30-$49.99 $50+
Ask Ladder Analysis/Lowest Ask Amount – 2015
YoY Change in Individual Housefiles – 2015
58. Amazon Solution Mix:
Creative
Direct Mail
Web Development
Merge
Advisory Services
We proposed a direct mail program for Amazon as an innovative way to re-
activate and engage customers across a spectrum of product lines. By
developing a robust test and learn approach, we were able to investigate the
viability and impact of a traditional channel on ecommerce purchases. We
initiated an end-to-end solution that was quickly implemented and fully
managed on behalf of the client and built a scientific testing environment to
identify strongest customer segments, creative concepts and formats. Our
methodical, end-to-end approach to testing and implementing direct mail for
retention purposes proved that a traditional channel can have significant
impacts on ecommerce programs.
95%
Increase in new signups
compared to the Control
>$.42
Drove incremental sales
within the specific product
lines & across the entire site.
100%
Lift in streaming over
the Control and 35% lift
in device linking
For each direct mail piece,
the most cost effective
solution to date
59. Amazon Solution Mix:
Creative
Direct Mail
Web Development
Merge
Advisory Services
As a trusted partner, our team manages the
testing, planning, execution, and measurement of
key direct mail campaigns from start to finish. Our
goal is to provide a seamless and effective way to
engage, activate, and retain Amazon customers
across Amazon - PIV, Amazon Fashion, Amazon
Prime, MyHabit, Amazon Industrial Supply,
Amazon Secure Card Reader, Kindle and more.
60. Crayola Solution Mix:
Creative
Direct Mail
We designed and developed an initiative to engage
and excite kids in an interactive way to build their
Crayola holiday wish list while reinforcing the
benefits of Crayola creativity products. We managed
all elements from Strategy through Deployment and
Testing.
• Quantities Mailed: 300,000 (Acquisition: 183K,
House: 117K)
• Testing: 2 coupons on each catalog, 1 for in-store
purchases, 1 for online purchases.
• In Home Date: Nov 3-6
61. HP Solution Mix:
Creative
Web Development
HP engaged PMX Agency to review it’s Home Office, SMB,
Personal Devices, Security, and Government independent web
experiences and associated eCommerce Stores. After
optimizing and enhancing the interfaces, customer journeys and
purchase paths, we embarked on a comprehensive usability
study over an extended period. The results and findings led to
the launch of a persona-based, customer-enhanced HP.com that
incorporated all of the independent experiences as one
segmented experience and shopping environment, not
independent websites.
62. HP Solution Mix:
Creative
Web Development
HP World e-Inclusion
Our mission is to close the gap between the technology-
empowered communities and the technology-excluded
communities on our planet by making it profitable to do
so. In concert with other innovative HP efforts such as
Digital Villages and e-government, e-inclusion is
determined to invent new solutions that will increase
revenues for HP’s current lines of business while
promoting development in emerging markets.
63. AARP Solution Mix:
Strategy
Print & Insert
Creative
Email
Display
PMX Agency evolved the AARP brand perception
by offering added value that increased the
engagement levels of a multi-generational, actively
maturing population. By optimizing direct mail, we
lifted conversion rates which established new
controls.
• Outperformed former control creative by 10%
and 18%.
• Delivered value and strong branded approach
with relevant offer.
18%Outperformed former
control creative by 10%&
64. Thrivent Financial Solution Mix:
Build awareness and generate additional policies
through an integrated program. Optimized direct
mail lifting conversion establishing new controls:
• Original ask to revitalize “fatigued” efforts
• Outperform 4 former control creatives
significantly
• Deliver simple package approach
65. American Express Solution Mix:
PMX Agency created the American Express brand
for their Giving Express Program – a charitable
initiative to donate rewards points to charities. The
team created this sub-brand to appeal to the
hearts of cardholders who otherwise wouldn't think
of Amex as a charity-minded organization.
66. Feeding America Solution Mix:
Creative
Website Development
Direct Mail
Social Media
Feeding America, the nonprofit organization with more than 200 food
banks, will feed more than 46 million people through food pantries, soup
kitchens, shelters, and other community-based agencies. As the nonprofit
industry continues struggling with identifying new donors, this group was
focused on finding a partner that would be able to generate additional
brand awareness and increase online lead generation and conversions
through an integrated program across email, website optimization and
creative.
PMX Agency was selected to develop a comprehensive program
leveraging our data-centric approach to defining marketable audience
segments, building communication strategies to test and optimize, and
improving conversion to make accelerate engagement through donations
and leads. The team managed an integrated program with subject matter
experts in analytics/testing, audience modeling/segmentation, creative,
and email marketing services to deliver ongoing strategic
recommendations and tactical production of marketing assets.
67. Feeding America Solution Mix:
Creative
Website Development
Direct Mail
Social Media
Test Hypothesis:
• Can we increase engagement with the donation
form by moving the CTA to a more prominent
position above the fold?
CTA Above the Fold Results:
• Moving CTA above fold increased clicks to
Donation form by 91%
Champion Challenger
68. Feeding America Solution Mix:
Creative
Website Development
Direct Mail
Social Media
Test Hypothesis:
• Can we increase giving by making the donation form
array more visually prominent, and adding context/benefit
around giving tiers?
Visual Enhancement & Context Results:
• Total donation volume up 20% for challenger form
• Average individual donation amount up 30%
Champion
Challenger
69. Feeding America Solution Mix:
Creative
Website Development
Direct Mail
Social Media
Test Hypothesis:
• Could making the “Global Donate” button more prominent
increase clicks to donation form and grow revenue?
• CTA was changed from “Donate” to “Donate Now” with icon
CTA Button Prominence Results:
• Clicks on new Donate button increased 10%
• Donation revenue 23% higher from new Donate Now button
Champion
Challenger