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Mail Unleashed with Rory Sutherland

Ep 16: Capture consumers attention using physical media with Dino Myers-Lamptey

January 28, 2026·20 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Want to find out why mail can hold the attention of consumers?   In this episode, host Rory Sutherland welcomes Media expert and The Barber Shop founder, Dino Myers-Lamptey, into the studio to share how mail can ramp up creativity and draw out dwell time to make brands stand out.  Highlights from this episode include:   Dino’s experience with direct mail  The importance of physical media in an increasingly digital world The role of mail in helping the consumer on their journey to making a significant spending decision Why post-attention matters in marketing  Listen in and find out which audiences are more likely to respond to mail over digital communications.   00:00 Intro  00:41 Welcome to Dino – Why the name “The Barber Shop”?  02:16 Dino’s career journey with direct mail in marketing 05:26: Dino and Rory discuss the need for physical media in a digital-led world 07:23 What’s the role of mail in complex customer decision making processes? 10:03 The power of printed catalogues  12:26 Post attention: Why long-lasting impressions matter  15:32 Rory argues why direct mail can help you target the right audience 16:44 Dino’s experience creating mail campaigns for charities  18:16 Want to find effective mail examples? Look at what’s coming through your door 19:47 Outro   Dino Myers-Lamptey is the Founder of The Barber Shop and a strategic leader with over 17 years’ in media. His expertise spans communications strategy, digital planning, direct-to-consumer subscription marketing, and ROMI performance.  Dino has held senior roles at MullenLowe, the7stars, Mediacom, and more, launching standout campaigns and challenger brands.  Follow Dino. LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dinosaw/  X - https://x.com/thedinosaw   Follow Rory.  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rorysutherland/ X - https://x.com/rorysutherland  Watch the full episode here:  Website - https://www.marketreach.co.uk/mail-unleashed/dino-myers-lamptey-the-barber-shop  YouTube - https://youtu.be/ypZ3_mZUxMw   Thinking of including mail in your media mix? Follow us on our socials for more great examples of why mail can have a lasting impact. ⬇️  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/marketreach-from-royal-mail/  X - https://x.com/MarketreachUK  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/p/Marketreach-100057126832884/  TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@marketreachuk

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