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B2B data decay and list rental – buyer beware!

Biznology

Historically when list brokers and compilers were asked about this decay rate, they most often responded that it was about 25-30%. This guarantee may vary depending on the data elements and, as an example, it is common to guarantee a 95% deliverable rate on direct mail, but not email or contact name accuracy.

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B2B Email List Guide: Buy, Rent or Build Your List

Digital B2B Marketing

Expect to pay a premium for the extra data available through list rentals, with the cost per name ranging from about $0.15 Potential providers: Find lists yourself with a list database like NextMark or going directly to a publisher, or you can work through a list broker like MeritDirect or one of many smaller brokers.

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4 Elements that drive B2B direct marketing results

Biznology

This is where list research comes into play, and it’s a confusing B2B data world out there, as many potential list sources have popped up in the last 10 years. Creativity – 10-20% of success. You may be surprised that creativity is only worth 10-20% of success, and agencies will certainly dispute this.