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What is a physical nudge?

Definition

A physical nudge is a personalized letter or gift sent at a planned step in an outreach campaign to earn attention, paired with a personal landing page and a clear next step. Unlike a standalone gift, it's one part of a sequence with a goal.

When to use one

Physical nudges work best where a campaign needs attention it isn't getting:

  • Breaking into accounts that don't reply to email
  • Before an event, to make the invitation stand out
  • After a meeting, to keep momentum
  • At customer milestones and before renewals

Who gets what

A good rule: a personal letter for everyone on the list, a gift for the critical decision makers, and a one-of-a-kind piece for the few executives who matter most. Printing, engraving and embroidery are available when the gift calls for it.

What makes one work

A short, specific note matters more than the gift's price. HighRadius sent caramel popcorn with a line about its launch video, and booked 96 meetings from 870 nudges in 90 days.

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FAQ

Questions we hear a lot

Is a physical nudge the same as direct mail?
It's a kind of direct mail, but personal rather than bulk, timed inside a sequence, and paired with a page that tracks the response.
Where can physical nudges be delivered?
DelightLoop delivers across North America, Europe and Asia.
Does direct mail still work for B2B?
Yes, especially as email gets noisier. It works best as one step in a sequence, personal rather than promotional, with a QR code to a page made for the recipient and a timely follow-up.
Are handwritten letters effective for B2B?
Yes. A letter in a real person's name about the reader's world gets opened and read, and it makes the next email feel familiar. Keep it short and give one clear next step.

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