Frequenty Asked Questions
How does Student Marketing Group differ from other list
owners, list brokers and managers?
Student Marketing Group is a full-service list owner and list compiler
whose operations include marketing consultation, list and media
brokerage services, and college campus advertising programs. We
compile, maintain, and market our own in-house proprietary databases.
I’m new to direct marketing. Exactly what does the
term mean?
Direct marketing can be described as selling or obtaining leads
by means of a specific communication to a targeted prospective buyer
or inquirer. The collective techniques are also known as direct
response advertising, i.e., advertising through any medium designed
to generate a measurable response by direct mail, telephone, television,
and radio with an emphasis on generating a response that can be
measured.
How much do your lists cost?
Student Marketing Group and College Bound Selective Services offer
very competitive prices for lists and for other services. Prices
depend on the nature and size of the list, the segments you select,
and how often the names are used. There is a base price, selection
charges, format charges, and shipping and handling. Please contact
us for more specific information. Click
here to contact us.
Is there a minimum charge per order?
There is a minimum fee of $150 plus shipping, and will be charged
if applicable, plus applicable sales tax on each order.
How much lead time do I need to give when placing an order?
Normal turnaround time is three to five business days. Click
here to contact us for more information.
How can I determine how many names are available on your
database for my target market group?
Give us a call and one of our experienced data professionals will
spend time understanding your needs and objectives, and provide
you with estimated quantities for your target market.
What method of shipment do you use?
All orders will be shipped UPS 2-Day unless you specify otherwise?
What payment options are available?
These are outlined in the Terms
& Conditions section on this website.
Can an estimated list count vary from when the list order
is actually processed?
Our list databases are updated on a continual basis; therefore,
all counts provided are estimates and may vary from the actual counts
when the order is processed. Student Marketing Group cannot be responsible
for shortages or overruns of lists or mailing pieces due to varying
counts.
We provide data output in these formats:
Labels in Zip Code sequence, 4-up chesire, 4-up peel & stick
PC Diskettes
CD ROM
FTP (File Transfer Process)
E-Mail
For more information on data output formats please see our Database
Enhancements section of this website.
If your questions are not answered here, please give us a call,
or fill out the Request
for Information Form. Our phone number and Request
for Information Form are listed in the Contact Us section of this
website. |
