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Got Value? Find It, Market It, Reap the Profits
A well-defined business value proposition is crucial for attracting and retaining customers. This proposition communicates a company's...
Apr 30, 20242 min read
Creative Gatefolds That Get Attention
Want to get your customers’ attention? Incorporate creative folds that add dimension and interest. Gatefolds, in particular, are...
Mar 22, 20242 min read


5 Surprising Ways to Market with Packaging
Packaging is one of your most essential marketing tools if you sell products on the retail shelf. When buyers decide between two...
Mar 20, 20242 min read
Email: The Perfect Direct Mail Add-On
Want to increase the effectiveness of your direct mail campaigns? Add a branded email with the same design components as the direct mail...
Feb 20, 20242 min read
5 Ways to Maximize Direct Mail for Nonprofits
If you’re a nonprofit, you know how critical direct mail is to your fundraising. In fact, according to MobileCause, donors are three...
Jan 19, 20242 min read


Got Brand Identity? You Can! (Here’s How)
Do brands have identities? Sure they do! Think about some companies most associated with a strong brand identity: Starbucks, Nike, Apple,...
Dec 15, 20232 min read
Data-Driven Marketing: The Key to Achieving Business Success
In today's marketing landscape, the importance of data-driven marketing cannot be overstated. Gone are the days of relying solely on...
Nov 8, 20232 min read
Five Steps to Crafting Effective Marketing Copy
Marketing copy is the heart and soul of your advertising efforts. It connects your product or service with your audience, compelling them...
Sep 22, 20232 min read


Marketing Lessons: Avoid These 5 Mistakes to Boost Your Strategy and Results
Marketers learn from what some do well and from what others don’t. Either way, they learn. Let’s look at five “don’ts” we can take away...
Aug 21, 20232 min read
Unleashing the Power of Top-of-Mind Awareness
In marketing, being "top of mind" means being the first brand or product that comes to mind when a shopper thinks of a particular...
Aug 16, 20232 min read


Making Content Marketing Work for You
One of the fastest-growing types of marketing is content marketing. Why? Because it works. Content marketing positions you as a thought...
Jul 24, 20232 min read


Case Study: The Power of a “Thank You” Note
When you are shipping products, do you include a simple thank you? You might be surprised by what a difference it can make. Most buyers...
Jun 26, 20232 min read


5 Benefits of Having an Up-to-Date Mailing List
Keeping your mailing list up to date is essential for making the most of your marketing dollars. It ensures that your messages arrive in...
May 19, 20232 min read


4 Things Direct Mail Does That Email Can’t
As a marketer, you know the value of email. You may also see the value of print marketing. But do you know the areas where one is better...
Apr 28, 20232 min read


Creating Customer Loyalty
What does it take to create customer loyalty, the kind of loyalty that makes customers stick with you, even when their favorite sales...
Mar 28, 20232 min read


6 Principles of Marketing Persuasion
Understanding buyer psychology is key to grabbing consumers’ attention and getting people to buy. The 6 Principles of Marketing...
Mar 3, 20232 min read


During Times of Uncertainty, Market Like a Leader
In today’s times of uncertainty, it can be challenging to know how to strike the right tone. While consumer spending remains strong,...
Feb 1, 20232 min read


5 Tips for Data You Can Trust
The success of your marketing campaigns hinges on having excellent, reliable data. But how can you be sure that you are working with data...
Jan 17, 20232 min read


Turning a Bank from “Stodgy” to “Personal”
Do you always need lots of data to make your mailings seem personal? No. Take the example of MB Financial, a Chicago-based financial...
Dec 30, 20222 min read


Designing an Effective Postcard
One of the best ways to use direct mail is to use postcards. Postcards are an inexpensive way to get your message in front of potential...
Dec 16, 20222 min read
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