Jacobs & Clevenger

About Jacobs & Clevenger

Jacobs & Clevenger is an independently owned Chicago direct marketing agency founded in 1982 by Ron Jacobs, co-author of Successful Direct Marketing Methods. For over 40 years the firm has run data-driven direct mail, email, and digital marketing campaigns primarily for insurance, financial services, energy, and nonprofit clients. At $100-149/hr with a $10K minimum, they have driven results including a 300% customer base growth for Serta. Clutch lists a 5.0 rating from 1 verified review.

Who Jacobs & Clevenger Is Best For

Jacobs & Clevenger is purpose-built for regulated industries and mission-driven organizations that rely on measurable direct response marketing rather than brand advertising. Their four-decade track record in financial services and insurance direct mail is a specific differentiator for compliance-sensitive buyers who need a firm that understands the regulatory environment. Digital-first product companies or startups will find their methodology oriented toward traditional marketing channels.

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Humana Control Beater Direct Mail Acquisition

Humana

During Medicare enrollment, J&C boiled Humana’s offer into an easy-to-read 100-word letter. The short package stood out among aging-in and switcher audiences; many readers called and enrolled the same day they received it.

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Consumers Energy Integrated Multi-Channel Retention

Consumers Energy

J&C built a retention program of welcome kits, personalized letters, digital touchpoints, and a self-mailer. After launch, cancelled contracts fell by 47,862 — more than 9.5 times the original goal.

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HERE Technologies Activation Spring Email

HERE Technologies

Personalized, vehicle-specific emails for HERE’s in-dash map updates used each driver’s model in the subject line and branded header imagery. The campaign converted at 0.35% — 2,471 activations, about $1.1 million in sales.

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