Don’t you just love good, clean competition? At Compact, we’re creating products for you to be able to set yourselves apart from the other guys. Don’t go into the ring alone- take us with you!

Our latest database is our Apartment file. Oh… I know- you could just select MFDU’s in a Carrier Route and go from there. But what if you had customers that wanted to market to a specific complex? What if you worked with a bank that wants renters that pay $1000.00 a month for rent, to try to help them get a mortgage? How about those satellite TV and cable companies….Rent to own furniture companies… Self Storage units…. other apartment complexes in the neighborhood?

There are over 200,000 complexes representing 12,000,000 + apartment dwellers on our file. This files focus is on complexes with over 16 units. Rent ranges, pet approved, management companies, and names where available are all additional selects to further refine and enhance your list selections.

All of the complexes on our Apartment file have been specifically mapped at the street level to include the entire complex. Every address is deliverable because the Post Office provides all of the secondary information. We can even add names where available (like on our OccuName file).

To get counts- you simply need to send us the complex name and the zip code it is in. You could ask for renters that pay over 800.00 in zip 76006.

So step into the ring with Compact in your corner- we’re here to coach you thru the tough fights and help you come out a winner!

Go for the Knockout!!

Chris Slauter

In the infinite wisdom of the USPS – they make route changes and send those out to the CDS holders weekly. They will add a few addresses to this route- take a few from that one, and re-configure route boundaries in an effort to become more efficient at delivering our mail.

The result of all of this USPS activity is that Compact’s weekly change file for the country is around 40-50 million addresses. If one address in the route changes- then the entire route has to be updated. You will find all of these changes listed by ZIP Code and route on the Compact Resident List site under Route Query. The date of the change is also listed. This is the same place you go when your client calls and says- “I had 358 people in CR003- where did they go?”

When you run a radius- it will incorporate all of the routes within the given Geo.

When you copy and paste old Geography into a fresh count- you may begin receiving 0 counts in some of your routes due to the movement of addresses or the deletion of a Route in its entirety. A zero should be an indicator that some kind of change has taken place. Depending on the size of the radius in question you could be missing significant market areas.

It’s really easy to re-run your radii – the starting address is still in the original count. So, instead of starting a new count and then copying and pasting – (clone the old order if you have to have the old original count) all you have to do is click a tab on the pop up window.

The job you are wanting to update (T000857004) is a radius job. Do you want to:
( ) Keep the existing geography
(X) Re-run the radius (any routes added manually will be lost)

By clicking the re-run the radius button you will automatically get the new Geo.

Should you and your customer email Geo files back and forth- it’s a good practice to run radii from their origination point quarterly and create new Geo files.

So rather than thinking starting over is a bad thing- keep your customers happy and sales on track- and re-run your radii!

Chris Slauter
Compact Information Systems

Making your message stand out has always been a priority with Compact. We’re experts at listening to you- then working with you to find the best audience for your message. Not only getting your message out- but getting it to the right audience with the most deliverable addresses- PERIOD! It doesn’t matter how great your graphics are- how good your offer is- if it doesn’t get delivered- you and your customer are wasting money.

Recently we had a customer ask why we didn’t have several ZIP codes on a database they wanted to mail. Other compilers showed this to be a valid ZIP code and it even showed up on USPS.com. Compact is not a company that leaves well enough alone- we delved deeper and made a few calls. (Our tech group is absolutely amazing!). The ZIP codes in question were coded as Vacant and another is not currently active within the Address Management System. That means that our clients client had been mailing invalid addresses and wasting hundreds of dollars in postage and printing every month.

Get your message to the right place- the first time. Direct Mail works and Compact works for you.

Chris Slauter
Compact Information Systems

At Compact we’re seeing significant increases in requests for data, along with new ideas on how to deliver successful campaigns.  Many customers are exploring email marketing and looking for clearer messaging and brand identity. Creating a multichannel market message is tops on many companies Holiday lists and plans for the coming New Year.

We’ve been busy seeking out the best sources for your data needs and have many exciting new opportunities for you. Email marketing is here to stay and providing accurate information as well as easy access to Business or Consumer email addresses was one challenge we all faced. We’ve done our testing and homework and think we have found some great solutions for you. Our new sources will not only send out your message and give you the tools to check on your progress but they also have postal addresses so that you can truly become the multi-channel marketer you always wanted to be. If your Customer file is in need of repair, we have solutions for that too. Don’t forget to append those email addresses to your customer file so you can stay in touch on a regular basis.

So sharpen up your Elf Bowling skills, enjoy this time with friends and family, and travel safely. We thank you for the opportunity to have been one of your business partners this year.

Chris Slauter
Compact Information Systems

Direct Marketing is changing and most smart marketers have spent the last few months retooling their products and service offerings. We’re all learning new methods of communicating with our clients and how they will all work together to bring a better Consumer experience. Multi-channel is on the rise and it will be important going forward to blend Direct Mail with email to create a better brand experience.

At Compact- we’re working to bring you a better experience with our Brand. Our websites have undergone significant upgrades adding speed and additional capabilities. We’re rolling out our state of the art mapping on our Consumer site, and offering a 20% discount for the orders you place there thru Nov 30th. There are weekly webinars you can sign up for to get a personal tour of our proprietary GIS systems and see how you can bring a visual experience to your customers thru our mapping technologies. Oh and did we say- webinars are free?

We are also working with several new vendors to offer you email marketing services, better Business to Business information, more precise Consumer information, and data hygiene services. If there are products or services you need us to offer- please let us know.

Chris Slauter
Compact Information Systems

Nature has a way of cleaning itself out and growing again. You see it after devastating forest fires or hurricanes. The first sprouts of greenery and then wave after wave of new plants, trees and animals re inhabit the space. Entrepreneurs are out there creating new businesses. Companies are positioning themselves for the recovery by providing better value and creating new products and services.

At Compact we’re always about the Customer and their experience with our company. This last quarter we’ve created new web technology, with more professional tools and demographics for making the best selections of prospects for your products. Our Business List site has been redesigned and is running at lightning speed. Our consumer site will undergo the same “brand change” but exciting new enhancements are going to be added making selections even easier. Our proprietary mapping technologies will be added to make this the premier Consumer data count and order system.

You are what drives us everyday to do our best.

We’ll see you (and the moon) in San Diego at DMA09.

Chris Slauter
Compact Information Systems

All of our databases meet the strictest standards for accuracy and deliverability. The tools we provide offer you professional presentation and ease of use. Our support team is the best in the business with years of experience in both list selections and getting you right to the niche market you need to reach. The commitment to quality and value is at the heart of Compact’s ideology.

So I invite you to take a test drive on our new sites as they continue their upgrades and service offerings. If you need some extra feature training- sign up for a webinar and let one of our exemplary Customer Service Managers give you a test drive on the best in class offerings from our technology group. It’s an exciting time in our Dallas and Redmond offices. We’re excited about the direction our company is going and all of the new things coming this year.

When you’re looking for value and commitment- Compact Information Systems is really the only choice.

Chris Slauter
Compact Information Systems