ePak is a smart, affordable way for local businesses to reach new and repeat customers through digital coupons and email marketing. Our system makes it easy to promote offers, send newsletters, and connect with the right audience, all from a single dashboard.
Whether you run a small shop, a restaurant, or a growing service company, ePak helps you bring in more customers by putting your business directly in front of people looking for deals in your area.
Our user-friendly platform lets you design, schedule, and send professional-looking emails and coupon campaigns in minutes.
Below is a comparison of 3 popular direct marketing channels; Email, SMS, and Printed Mail. It highlights how they differ in cost, speed, and performance.
| Criteria | Email Marketing | SMS Marketing | Printed Mail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Open Rate | 25-45% | 90-98% | 10-20% |
| Click-Through Rate (CTR) | 2-5% | 1-3% | < 1% |
| Cost per Campaign | Low | Moderate | High (design, print & postage) |
| Delivery Speed | Instant | Instant | 2-5 days |
| Personalization | Highly Customizable | Limited | Static Content |
| Tracking & Analytics | Comprehensive (opens, clicks, conversions) | Basic (delivery/read) | Minimal (printed/mentioned) |
| Environmental Impact | Eco-friendly (digital) | Low impact | High (paper use) |
| Best Use Cases | Coupons, Newsletters, Promotions | Reminders, Alerts, Time-sensitive offers | Catalogs, Brochures, Local Mailers |
| Overall Effectiveness |
Email marketing combines speed, data insights, and affordability - making it the most effective channel for ongoing customer engagement and measurable results.
Below is a comparison of Email and Social Media (E.g. Facebook, Instagram, etc).
| Criteria | Email Marketing | Social Media |
|---|---|---|
| Organic Reach | 25-45% | 2-6% |
| Click or Response Rate | 2-10% | 0.5-2% |
| Cost per Campaign | Low | Variable (views, clicks, etc) |
| Delivery Speed | Instant | Instant (algorithm-dependent) |
| Personalization | Highly Customizable | Limited (depends on platform) |
| Tracking & Analytics | Comprehensive (opens, clicks, conversions) | Basic (likes, impressions) |
| Environmental Impact | Eco-friendly (digital) | Low |
| Best Use Cases | Coupons, Newsletters, Promotions | Brand Awareness, Updates, Engagement |
| Overall Effectiveness |
Email marketing remains the most reliable and cost-effective channel - it reaches more people directly, provides measurable data, and builds long-term relationships without depending on social media algorithms.
Notes:
With ePak, your business can connect directly with nearby customers through targeted email campaigns that actually get opened. ePak delivers your offers instantly - no printing, no postage, no waste.
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