FAQs

 
 

How much “junk mail” can I send?

You should try and fill the provided flexible envelope as much as possible with the direct marketing information outlined before sending them out, and we ask that you send recently received materials only.

 

 

Where do I send the direct mail?

Once you become a panelist, SBKC will provide you with pre-addressed, pre-paid postage flexible envelopes to send us your mail. SBKC will also replenish these envelopes on an regular basis.

Forwarded Emails to jennifer@sbkcenter.com are very helpful for our study and can be sent as often as you choose. Some examples we are looking for you to send via mail or email include Newsletters, Product Brochures, Updates, Sales Kits, Direct Mail Solicitations, Bonus/Commission Schedules/Incentive Plans and FAXES TOO from Insurance Carriers or Mortgage Providers.

 

 

What type of materials are you looking for?

Producer Panelist: The Insurance Materials we would like to receive include among others: Insurance Materials: Annuities, Accidental Death, Auto, Critical Illness, Dental, Disability (STD, LTD), Group / Individual Health, Investments, Life (VUL, Term, etc.), Long Term Care, P&C, Worksite Marketing.

We pay particular attention to Sales Kits, Commission Schedules, CD’s/Rate Software Updates, New Product Announcements, Sales Contests or Promotions. If you are also a Certified Financial Planner, Hold a Series 7 License, or are an Investment/Retirement Income Adviser, please send along all Investment, Retirement / Group Benefit Plan marketing information as this is helpful for the study too!

We are also interested in receiving e-mail marketing materials such as forwarded e-mails. These can be forwarded to jennifer@sbkcenter.com as often as you choose.

Some other examples we are looking for you to send via mail or email include Newsletters, Product Brochures, Updates, Sales Kits, Direct Mail Solicitations, Bonus/Commission Schedules/Incentive Plans and FAXES TOO from Insurance Carriers or Mortgage Providers.

Consumer Panelists: Specifically, we are looking for materials related to:

  • Insurance: Disability, Health, Life, Long Term Care, Medicare Supplement, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, Prescription Drug Plans
  • Investments: Annuities, IRA/Rollovers, Mutual Funds, 401(k), Pensions

 

 

How is my privacy protected?

 

 

THE SMALL BUSINESS KNOWLEDGE CENTER ENSURES THE PRIVACY OF OUR PANELISTS. YOU WILL NOT BE SOLICITED IN ANY WAY AS A RESULT OF YOUR PARTICIPATION. ALL OF THE MATERIALS ARE SHREDDED AND 100% RECYCLED.

 


All unique identifying information such as name, address, phone number, account / invitation number are eliminated before any of the materials are analyzed for their contents, industry trends, and overall marketing activity. Your participation will ultimately help shape the future of Marketing within the Insurance or Mortgage Industries.

 

 

What does SBKC do with the information?

Our Insurance and Financial Services clients use this information as a competitive intelligence and product development tool.

 

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