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💬 Guest: Patrick McCullough, President of Hallmark Business Connections

📅 Run Time: 35:15

🔗 Website: https://www.hallmarkbusiness.com

✉️ Episode Summary:

In this episode, Bob chats with Patrick McCullough, President of Hallmark Business Connections, about how retailers can tap into the overlooked power of tangible outreach. From using Hallmark greeting cards to create real emotional impact to driving ROI with empathy, Patrick shares how Hallmark Business Connections helps brands turn simple gestures into lasting loyalty.

Forget just sending another email—this episode explores what happens when you make shoppers feel something.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

• Why physical cards outperform digital in both open rates and emotional engagement
• How one retailer saw a 38:1 ROI
• What defines a true “Hallmark moment” in marketing
• The difference between personalization and just plugging in data
• Why emotional resonance is now a business advantage
• The surprising way to wrap an offer so it feels like a gift, not a discount

🛍️ Who This Episode Is For:

• Retail marketers looking for higher ROI campaigns
• Independent retailers who want a simple way to stand out
• Customer experience leaders exploring emotion-driven outreach
• Brand teams struggling to cut through digital noise

🔗 Resources & Links:

Try it yourself at HallmarkBusiness.com

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