How Responseplus works:
- How Responseplus works
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Building the post matrix code
AllRESPONSEPLUS items feature the post matrix code. The post matrix code contains information essential to the item. The following information is stored in the code:
- Product type
- Customer, i.e. advertising party
- Campaign information
- Additional information
Requirements for the post matrix code
- Written contract: Required
- Use of a dynamic post matrix code: Responsibility of the customer
- Latest "Responseplus" specifications: Required for proper programming. Specifications are made available upon conclusion of contract.
- Software: Freeware available on the Internet; Deutsche Post does not supply software
- Support: Your customer service representative will be glad to assist you.
- Contract
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RESPONSEPLUS is a contractual product which makes the use of the post matrix code and the dispatch ofRESPONSEPLUS items possible only upon successful conclusion of contract.Please contact your customer service representative or click here to contact us.
- Test items
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Certification process: You print 120 test items to be tested by Deutsche Post. The post matrix code must meet the required specifications in full.
You may print the entire run only once the certification process has been completed.
- Sending items
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Now it's time to get started! Your campaign can launch and your customers will begin receiving your items in the mail.
The customer responds - the item is either returned to you, in the form of a reply, or sent on as a recommendation to a potential customer.
Thanks to the post matrix code, each items sent is recorded for accounting.
- Evaluating responses
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All responses are captured and can therefore be evaluated upon request. The post matrix code can help calculate exact volumes. This also simplifies the accounting process, which features central billing on a monthly basis for the entire campaign.
Upon special written agreement, the ordering party can obtain access to campaign-specific data for analysis. Increase the effectiveness of upcoming activities by evaluating your campaign's successes and shortcomings.
Layout for Responseplus items:
Responseplus - Reply
Each
Layout
- Labelling
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- Inscription "Deutsche Post
RESPONSEPLUS (incl. post horn logo)" - The correct postage paid impression
- Printed address
- Post matrix code positioned above the address, printed in black
Further details can be found in the product brochure Business Reply and Responseplus. - Inscription "Deutsche Post
- Custom image
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- Custom image in combination with the franking wave*
- Details on designing your customized franking image can be found here: www.deutschepost.de/frankiervermerk
* The franking wave is made available upon conclusion of contract.
- Suitability for machine processing (Machinability)
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RESPONSEPLUS Reply items must be:- machine-readable
- in 'machinable' layout and
- suitable for machine processing
The address must be printed.
For details please see our brochure Machinable Letters
Responseplus - Referral
Each
Layout
- Custom image
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- Custom image in combination with the franking wave*
- Details on designing your customized franking image can be found here: www.deutschepost.de/frankiervermerk
* The franking wave is made available upon conclusion of contract.
- Suitability for machine processing (Machinability)
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RESPONSEPLUS Referral items must be:
- in 'machinable' layout and
- suitable for machine processing.
The address is handwritten on the card by the referring customer.
For details regarding layout and design please see our brochure Machinable Letters
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Business Reply
Free for the returner: reply cards and letters with a franking impression.
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