Mail Unleashed with Rory Sutherland

Ep 16: Capture consumers attention using physical media with Dino Myers-Lamptey

Mail Unleashed with Rory Sutherland

Show Notes

Want to find out why mail can hold the attention of consumers?

In this episode, host Rory Sutherland welcomes Media expert and The Barber Shop founder, Dino Myers-Lamptey, into the studio to share how mail can ramp up creativity and draw out dwell time to make brands stand out.

Highlights from this episode include:

Dino’s experience with direct mail The importance of physical media in an increasingly digital world The role of mail in helping the consumer on their journey to making a significant spending decision Why post-attention matters in marketing

Listen in and find out which audiences are more likely to respond to mail over digital communications.

00:00 Intro 00:41 Welcome to Dino – Why the name “The Barber Shop”? 02:16 Dino’s career journey with direct mail in marketing 05:26: Dino and Rory discuss the need for physical media in a digital-led world 07:23 What’s the role of mail in complex customer decision making processes? 10:03 The power of printed catalogues 12:26 Post attention: Why long-lasting impressions matter 15:32 Rory argues why direct mail can help you target the right audience 16:44 Dino’s experience creating mail campaigns for charities 18:16 Want to find effective mail examples? Look at what’s coming through your door 19:47 Outro

Dino Myers-Lamptey is the Founder of The Barber Shop and a strategic leader with over 17 years’ in media. His expertise spans communications strategy, digital planning, direct-to-consumer subscription marketing, and ROMI performance. Dino has held senior roles at MullenLowe, the7stars, Mediacom, and more, launching standout campaigns and challenger brands.

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Watch the full episode here: Website - https://www.marketreach.co.uk/mail-unleashed/dino-myers-lamptey-the-barber-shop YouTube - https://youtu.be/ypZ3_mZUxMw

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