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Industry Insights | September 17, 2026

Why Multi-Location Brands Are Switching to a Single Wide-Format Print and Distribution Partner

If you’re managing point-of-purchase materials across dozens (or hundreds) of locations, you know the drill. Multiple vendors. Endless emails. Three to five weeks from approval to distribution. Somewhere in that chain, something goes wrong. Wrong logo. Outdated pricing. Missing kit components. It doesn’t have to work that way. What Is Wide-Format Printing and Why Does […]

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. Greenwashing creates the illusion of environmental responsibility without corresponding action. Why Greenwashing Matters Greenwashing isn’t just ethically questionable. It can be risky for your brand. Companies that make […]

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 […]

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 […]

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! […]

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. […]

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 […]

When you create marketing campaigns, are you reflecting your value proposition in everything you do? You might think you only sell products, but it’s more than that. Think about a company like Campbell’s. Sure, the company sells soup, but its tagline is “Mmmm, Mmmm. Good.” Its ads show families around the table, enjoying a meal […]

Not every print piece needs a “wow” factor, but what happens when it does? Maybe you are launching a new line of high-end clothing or cosmetics or have an audience for luxury goods you want to impress. That’s where print embellishments come in. Print embellishments are visual or tactile add-ons that create a higher level […]

If you listen to all the buzz, you’d need many data points to create relevant, personalized mailings. The reality is that sometimes, name and address are enough. Let’s look at three ways to use a single data point to create more relevant mailings than you might expect. Need help figuring out how a name or […]

Are you looking to boost your marketing results by going multichannel? Businesses looking to amplify their direct mail efforts often pair direct mail with email. That’s a great strategy. But you know what else is a great strategy? Pairing direct mail with social media. What makes direct mail and social media so complementary? Customers love […]