In today’s “always on” digital environment, the world is at our fingertips. Open, click, view, buy, comment, download. Anything you want. It’s all right there. Even so, book readership is on the rise, and a recent Association of National Advertisers study found that direct mail delivers a higher return on investment (ROI) than any digital…
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Customer values and behavior are constantly changing. When this occurs, do your print marketing strategies track with them? The formats you choose, the messaging you write, and the layouts you create are all impacted by consumer trends. Let’s look at four trends that are popular right now: These factors are so crucial that a Shopify…
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Want a strong, recognizable brand identity? Creative and engaging marketing pieces are essential, but if those designs aren’t consistent across channels, your brand might be memorable, but not necessarily perceived as professional. That’s why it’s crucial to maintain consistent branding across all channels. Consistency keeps your business top of mind, fosters trust, and reinforces your…
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When designing a printed piece, how much attention do you pay to the grain of the paper? This is particularly important for pieces that require crisp, clean folds. Aligning your design with the paper grain can make a significant difference in the final result. What is paper grain? It refers to the direction in which…
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Sustainability has become a core value for many consumers and businesses. However, as brands rush to position themselves as environmentally responsible, a growing challenge has emerged: greenwashing. What exactly is greenwashing? Greenwashing is the practice of making misleading, exaggerated, or unsubstantiated claims about a company’s environmental practices or a product’s eco-friendliness. Greenwashing can take many…
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You’ve invested time, money, and effort into winning great customers. You have ongoing marketing programs to help keep those relationships strong. But what happens when customers stop buying anyway? Instead of watching them go, reignite their interest instead. Direct mail is one of your most powerful tools for doing it.Here’s why direct mail is uniquely…
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Everyone wants to nail their direct mail campaign or deliver a winning multichannel marketing strategy. But success takes more than a bold idea. It demands coordinating people, resources, and timelines, all anchored by strong project management. Whether you’re managing direct mail, marketing collateral, email, or mobile campaigns, here are six practical steps to move your…
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How loyal are your customers? You might be surprised to learn that they may be less faithful than you think. In a study of 10 major industries, nearly three-quarters (72%) of respondents indicated they were “delighted” with the products or services they purchased, yet 88% said they were willing to switch providers for any reason! …
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Want the perfect printed piece? Finish it with the perfect fold. But communicating about folds can be tricky when you don’t know the lingo. Let’s look at some of the basic terms: (Click each term for more information) The best way to communicate your folding needs is to find samples incorporating the folds you want.…
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Do you think all printers are the same? Not at all! Even though two print shops might have the same equipment, they might have very different philosophies, quality standards, and customer relationships. To help you find the right partner for your printing needs, here’s a quick checklist of questions you’ll want to ask during the…
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