Use Direct Mail to Enhance Word of Mouth 13 May 2015 One of the most effective ways to get a prospect to try a new product is to have it recommended by a friend. There are a couple of big advantages to using this kind of feedback. First, friends listen to friends and trust their opinions and recommendations more than they do an obvious advertisement. Second, the marketer doesn’t have to pay for this kind of advertising. It’s free! Word-of-mouth has always been invaluable for marketing, but these days, with the Internet magnifying the possibilities, positive word of mouth can…