Pro Tips: Designing for Print in a Digital World

In today’s world of websites, social media, and mobile apps, digital design often takes center stage. But as more brands rediscover the value of print—for its permanence, tactile presence, and credibility—it’s important for designers to understand it. Designing for print isn’t just about using higher resolution. Print requires a different mindset and a deeper understanding of how ink interacts with paper.

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Window Shopping: Turn Your Storefront Into a Powerful Marketing Tool

You are walking down the street, and a bright, colorful sign catches your eye. In fact, you can’t miss it because it’s 10 feet high and adhered to the inside of the window of the store in front of you. That’s the power of window graphics. Continue reading “Window Shopping: Turn Your Storefront Into a Powerful Marketing Tool”

When Long Copy Just Works Better

You may have noticed that marketing copy is getting shorter . . . most of the time. People are busy, so whether it’s headlines and subject lines, social media posts, or postcard copy, marketers are moving toward shorter copy that is more likely to get read. But every once in a while, longer copy outperforms shorter copy. Continue reading “When Long Copy Just Works Better”

Science Explains Why Name Personalization Works

We all know that personalizing your print marketing materials with someone’s name yields higher open and click-through rates. But have you ever wondered why? It has to do with the way our brains work, and it’s why name personalization will remain part of the marketing landscape for years to come. Continue reading “Science Explains Why Name Personalization Works”

Looks Good On Paper: Reading Print Promotes Deeper Focus and Comprehension

In today’s digital age, when emails and social media dominate marketing communication, sending a physical postcard can be a refreshing and impactful way to connect with customers or prospects. With postcards offering limited space to communicate your message, however, the headline plays an out-sized role. It must grab the reader right out of the gate. Continue reading “Looks Good On Paper: Reading Print Promotes Deeper Focus and Comprehension”

Want Customers to Remember? Use Print!

If you want to understand the value of print versus digital in marketing, look at the world of education. Studies consistently find that while digital communications have great value in providing top-level information quickly when it comes to processing deeper concepts, print is the hands-down winner. These results were recently confirmed in a groundbreaking study from Columbia University’s Teacher’s College. Continue reading “Want Customers to Remember? Use Print!”

Own The Story Customers Tell About You

You might think your marketing messages, products, and outstanding customer service define your brand. But the truth is, the perceptions of your customers define your brand. It’s what they believe about you, not just what you say about yourself.

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