Automated direct mail for ecommerce and digital brands

Connect with your customers beyond email. Send physical mail that is personalized, automated and 100% measurable.

What is direct mail?

Direct mail is a direct marketing strategy that uses personalized physical mail to reach specific customers with relevant, data-driven messages.

Unlike untargeted mass mailings, modern direct mail integrates with your CRM or ecommerce, gets personalized like a digital campaign, and can be triggered automatically based on customer actions.

Why does direct mail still work in 2025?

Physical mail gets opened. It doesn't compete in a saturated inbox.

Higher recall and differentiation

Direct mail stands out because it's tangible. A well-designed letter or postcard catches the eye, sits on the table for days and creates an emotional connection that email can't match. Brands that send physical mail don't just communicate — they differentiate themselves from competitors doing the same as always.

Compatible with automation and data

Modern direct mail works just like a digital campaign. You can trigger automatic shipments when a customer:

  • Hasn't purchased in 30/60/90 days
  • Abandons a cart
  • Makes their first purchase
  • Becomes a VIP customer
  • Interacts with a specific product

It's not indiscriminate bulk mail — it's marketing based on real data and user behavior.

Measurable and profitable

Every shipment carries a unique QR code or personalized URL, letting you track visits, scans, conversions and sales generated — straight from the Posthero dashboard.

That turns a traditional channel into a performance channel, where you can see which segment converts best, which design works and how much ROI each campaign delivers.

Measure results with QR codes and dashboard tracking

Track every shipment with precision.

Every letter or postcard includes a unique QR code or personalized link that lets you track opens, site visits and conversions.

From your dashboard you can monitor the performance of your postal campaigns: response rate, estimated ROI and comparisons by segment or design.

You'll know exactly which messages work best and can optimize the next campaigns, combining digital traceability with the tangible impact of physical mail.

Escape digital saturation. Everyone's inbox is full

The channel where most businesses aren't, and the one customers still use

90%
Open rate
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Direct competition
ROI
Digital tracking and real-time analytics

Direct mail campaign examples and types

01.

Automated campaigns

Trigger postal shipments based on behaviors: abandoned carts, new customers or purchase anniversaries.

02.

Loyalty and winback campaigns

Win back customers who haven't bought in months, or reward your most loyal customers with an exclusive discount.

03.

Design your flyer or letter

Upload your own design or use ready-made templates. Personalize with dynamic variables (name, address, discount codes) to boost conversion.

04.

Seasonal or themed campaigns

Take advantage of key dates like Black Friday or Christmas to stand out from thousands of emails with a letter that lands in the mailbox. Examples: Valentine's campaigns.

How Posthero works

01.

Upload your data or connect your segments

Import your customer base or sync your segments directly from your CRM or ecommerce. Posthero integrates with tools like Shopify, Klaviyo, HubSpot or any system via API.

Work with your real audiences: active customers, inactive customers, leads, VIPs or abandoned carts. Everything updates automatically so your campaigns are always current.

02.

Design your postcard or letter

Create your direct mail piece in minutes. Use optimized templates designed to maximize conversion, or upload your own print-ready professional design.

Personalize text, images and dynamic variables like name, discounts or purchase references so every shipment speaks directly to each customer.

03.

Automate your shipments

Activate your campaigns with automatic triggers based on behavior or time:

  • Inactive customers (30/60/90 days)
  • First purchase
  • Cart abandonment
  • VIP segments
  • Re-engagement

Posthero handles the rest: prints, packs, ships and shows you results in real time.

FAQs

Is direct mail measurable?

Yes. Modern direct mail is fully measurable thanks to the integration between physical mail and digital tools. Each shipment can carry a unique QR code, personalized URL, UTMs or even individual coupons that let you attribute scans, visits and conversions.

Can I personalize every shipment?

Yes, completely. Personalized direct mail is one of the factors that drives conversion most. With Posthero you can personalize every letter or postcard using dynamic variables such as:

  • Customer first and last name
  • Last purchase or favorite products
  • Segment or loyalty tier
  • Unique discount codes
  • Different messages based on behavior

The platform connects with your ecommerce or CRM so all data syncs automatically with no manual work.

How long does a shipment take?

Delivery times depend on the destination, but they're always fast and consistent:

  • Spain: 2-7 days (a bit longer for towns under 10,000 residents)
  • Europe (EU): 3-10 days

Posthero prints, processes and delivers your material directly into the postal network so your campaigns land in the exact window where they have the most impact (e.g., 30/60/90-day reactivation, post-purchase, etc.).

Is there a minimum shipment volume?

No. One of Posthero's advantages is that you can ship from a small number of units. This lets you:

  • Test messages before scaling
  • Validate small segments (VIP, carts, reactivated)
  • Launch very specific campaigns without commitments

When you find a winning message, you can scale without limits.

Can I create automations?

Yes. With Posthero you can turn direct mail into a channel as automated as email or SMS. You can trigger shipments based on:

  • Inactivity (30/60/90 days without purchasing)
  • First purchase
  • Cart abandonment
  • VIP segments
  • Re-engagement
  • Birthdays or special dates
  • Specific CRM behaviors

Automations run continuously without manual intervention, sending physical mail exactly when it's most relevant for each customer.

Contact us and tell us about your new direct mail campaign

Launch direct mail campaigns your customers can't ignore. Send automated postcards and physical letters to recover sales and build loyalty. 100% integrated with your ecommerce tools.

Contact us and tell us about your direct mail campaign.

Launch direct postal marketing campaigns that your customers can't ignore. Send automated postcards and physical letters to recover sales and build loyalty. 100% integrated with your e-commerce tools.

  • 01.

    Fast onboarding

    Have your set up ready in days, not weeks.

  • 02.

    No platform cost

    Try your first shipment with no usage costs.

  • 03.

    No commitment

    You don't have to commit to annual contracts. Use it month to month.