Creative Design

BMW really knows how to use Print!

By Robert Wendt / November 13, 2012
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Intelligent Mail Barcodes – Great Benefits for Marketers

By Robert Wendt / July 23, 2012

It’s been years in the making with numerous deadline delays to fully integrate the Intelligent Mail Barcode (IMB) from the USPS. The IMB, which is replacing the POSTNET barcode, is already a great benefit for marketers using it. If you haven’t adopted the new IMB, now is the time. Here are a few reasons why……

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5 techniques for an effective ‘call to action’

By Robert Wendt / March 13, 2012

Every direct mail piece should have a call to action, a response you want users to complete. But how do you encourage users to act? How do you create an effective call to action? A call to action provides… Focus to your site A way to measure your pieces success Direction to your users How…

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A Logo Is Not a Brand

By Robert Wendt / January 31, 2012

Lots of organizations come to us asking for “a new brand.” They typically mean a new name, or icon, or a new look and feel for their existing name. Lots of people think that brand begins and ends there — that once we shine up the name they can stick it below their email signature,…

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5 Steps to Launching an Optimized Website

By Robert Wendt / January 3, 2012

There are a variety of misconceptions surrounding search engine optimization today. One big misconception that many website owners have is that once they have their site set up and they submit it to search engines, they’ll get traffic right away. The truth is that there is a lot more to bringing traffic to your website.…

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To Better reach your Audience think Response Mechanism, Not Technology

By Robert Wendt / December 7, 2011

Today’s marketers have more options than ever before. Should you use a personalized URL? QR code? 1:1 postcard? They are all effective tools. But which tool is the right one? Although we tend to think about personalized URLs, QR codes, and the like as types of marketing campaigns, they are really response mechanisms. You receive…

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Make Your Invitation More Inviting

By Robert Wendt / October 24, 2011

When it comes to being invited somewhere, nobody wants to be a number. Everyone wants to have an invitation extended personally. Everyone wants to know that their presence is noticed and valued. Not surprisingly, one of the most common uses for personalized printing is event invitations. Here are some ideas for increasing the appeal of…

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A Successful Direct Mail Campaign – House of Harley

By Robert Wendt / January 18, 2011

House of Harley relies on direct mail as an important part of their marketing mix. They know that compelling art and a clear message still have the power to stand out for the customers they target. That’s why they’ve built up the physical size of their pieces over the last few years, along with the…

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