direct mail

American  

noun

1. mail, usually consisting of advertising matter, appeals for donations, or the like, sent simultaneously to large numbers of possible individual customers or contributors. DM

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Other Word Forms

• direct-mail
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of direct mail

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Malchow cited two tectonic shifts: Swing voters were disappearing — 90% of voters were choosing parties, not candidates — and direct mail as a campaign tactic had completely stopped working.

From Salon • May 10, 2025

It also expressed concerns that proposals to add a new category of regulation to ensure timely delivery for business users like direct mail companies "goes against the wider government drive to reduce unnecessary regulation".

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2025

The campaign will include canvassing, digital advertising, direct mail, events and appearances by Scott and other elected officials in minority communities that Scott said Republicans have too often avoided.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 6, 2024

The campaign’s budget will be $250,000 and will include digital advertising, direct mail and phone and text banking to contact supporters, Ms. Elabed said.

From New York Times • Feb. 6, 2024

There is also a direct mail service between Suez and Port Sudan.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 1 "Edwardes" to "Ehrenbreitstein" by Various