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In a world flooded with uncertainty and unrest, consider something radical: Embracing positivity! Themes centered around kindness, compassion, and optimism resonate with today’s consumers. Here are five strategies to infuse positivity into your print and digital designs. Continue reading “How Positive Messaging Can Elevate Your Brand” →

A successful marketing campaign doesn’t require a big budget. It just requires creativity and strategy. Let’s look at seven smart ways to stretch your marketing dollars and get the biggest bang for your buck. Continue reading “7 Tips for Big Results on a Small Budget” →

In today’s digital age, does direct mail still have the power to influence buyers’ decisions? According to research from the United States Postal Service, the answer is yes. Eighty-nine percent (89%) of mail recipients say that relevant direct mail has moved them to take some kind of action. Continue reading “Motivate Consumers With Direct Mail – From Perusing to Purchasing” →

When you pass colorful signage promoting a store’s loyalty program or receive a postcard reminding you to redeem the rewards points you’ve earned from your favorite brand, does this prompt you to think about the benefits of your own loyalty program? If not, perhaps it should. Continue reading “Why Do Customers Join Loyalty Programs? It Might Not Be Why You Think” →

The average person sees thousands of marketing messages every day. When the stack of mail lands on their kitchen counters, how do you make sure they pay attention to yours? Targeted, relevant content! One of the most effective ways to do this is targeting by generation.

Continue reading “Generational Targeting: Age Isn’t Just a Number” →

As you seek to break through the marketing clutter, the more channels, the better. Pairings such as print with email, email with social media, and social media with print will result in higher response rates than any single channel alone. As you plan your efforts, you may wonder about the terms “omnichannel marketing,” “multichannel marketing,” “cross-channel marketing,” and “integrated marketing.” What are the differences between them? Is one approach better than another? Let’s take a look and find out. Continue reading “Making Sense of Omni, Multi, Cross, and Integrated Channel Marketing” →

In today’s digitally driven world, it’s easy to assume that everyone is connected, but the reality is quite different. Millions of Americans still lack access to high-speed Internet—42 million Americans, to be exact. (The FCC defines “high-speed” as download speeds of at least 25 Mbps and upload speeds of at least 3 Mbps.) This underscores the importance of keeping print in the marketing mix. Printed marketing materials like postcards, sales letters, and other direct mailers reach every American, regardless of their Internet connectivity. Continue reading “Bridging the Digital Divide: The Vital Role of Print in Reaching Everyone” →

In today’s digital age, where we are used to hearing, “Go paperless! Go green,” print unfairly gets a bad reputation. However, print is a sustainable choice for businesses looking to minimize their environmental impact. Let’s look at some compelling data points that highlight the sustainability of paper. Continue reading “Embracing Print as a Sustainable Marketing Strategy” →

In the world of print, visual appeal often takes the spotlight. Yet the sense of touch can be equally powerful.

Haptic perception, or the sense of touch, is a fundamental aspect of human interaction with the physical world. When applied to printed materials, this sensory experience creates a deeper and more memorable connection between the consumer and the brand. Continue reading “The Power of Touch: How Finishing Increases the Power of Print” →

Quick! Which is more important to buyers? Price or their relationship with you? If you said price, you’d be wrong. That’s why staying in touch with customers, even when you aren’t selling something, is so important.

Continue reading “Got Trust? When It Comes to Buyers, Brand Trust Outweighs Discounts” →