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How to move forward and keep on the rebound
The nuances of how you communicate with your audiences during the coronavirus pandemic must change. People are worried. Instead of trying to hard-sell them, it’s time to humanize your communications with them.
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A strategic approach to building your mailing list
How can you use purchased mailing lists in a more strategic way to deliver more leads and sales? Here are some proven strategies you can use to increase the effectiveness of your sales and marketing now.
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Direct mail meets technology for huge success
When a local digital marketing agency decided to expand their marketing o efforts to attract new clients, they needed a breakthrough approach to generate high visibility within their target market. They found extraordinary success with direct mail.
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How to prepare your full-color print-ready files
Color is a big part of what makes your brand unique. That’s why accurate, consistent color reproduction of your printed pieces is a must. A basic understanding of the two types of color systems – PMS and CMYK – can help you present a consistent brand image to your customers and prospects. CMYK With CMYK,…
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How can your organization benefit from a web-to-print storefront?
Printing usually requires a minimum run to be cost-effective. This often results in companies having far more literature than they need, and higher printing costs than they would prefer. The solution is a customized web-to-print storefront from Heritage Printing, which enables organizations to make the most of print-on-demand. Here’s what that means: They can print…
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How to improve your direct mail calls to action
If your last direct mail campaign was ignored by your target audience, one likely cause may be a weak call to action (CTA). If it isn’t compelling and doesn’t provide them with an immediate benefit, they will ignore it. CTAs are the brief statements that tell your audience the action you want them to take.…
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How personalized mailers can boost your fundraising efforts
If you’ve been disappointed with the results of your fundraising and appeal campaigns, then it’s time to try a more personalized approach. A personalized mailer or letter creates a strong connection between the donor and your organization. Segmentation and personalization also enable you to use your budget wisely, making targeted, slick appeals to your best…
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How to reach millennials with direct mail
Millennials are the first truly “digital native” generation. They’ve never known a world without digital technology and have fully embraced it in all aspects of their lives. So, it’s easy to assume that they ignore direct mail marketing. But, according to research done by the U.S. Postal Service, they actually love it: 77% of millennials…
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Grow your direct marketing mail list
If your company doesn’t have a strong, focused direct marketing mail list, it’s like getting your car stuck in deep mud. You push on its accelerator, but the wheels just spin, throwing muck everywhere. The key to getting unstuck is to grow your target audience and level up your direct marketing efforts. One of the…
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It’s time to clean your customer database
Imagine this scenario: You’ve spent countless hours creating a direct mail piece with a brilliant design and persuasive messaging. Real “knock ‘em dead” stuff! But when you send your mailing list to your printer, they inform you that there’s a problem: Your mailing list sucks. This happens more often than you may realize. When you…
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How to avoid common prepress blunders
Your printed materials – brochures, catalogs, direct mailers, postcards and more – are the physical ambassadors of your brand. When they’re flawless, they speak to your organization’s exceptional commitment to quality and attention to detail. But mistakes – such as typographical or grammatical errors or botched images and bleeds – reflect poorly on your company’s…
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Demystifying direct mail classifications
One of the most common questions we get from our clients is about direct mail classifications: What are they, and which one is best for my mailing? In this article, we’ll give you a high-level overview of the four main types, their pricing and delivery timetables and when it’s best to use each one. We’ll…
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How Wildeck saves money with print on demand
Offset printing usually requires a minimum run to be cost-effective. This often results in manufacturers having far more literature than they need, and higher printing costs than they would prefer. Until recently, this was the case for Wildeck, the largest U.S. manufacturer of lifting, guarding and high access solutions for material handling and storage systems.…
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Don’t overlook the impact of variable data printing
If you’re not doing variable data printing, you’re missing out on a huge opportunity to command the attention of your customers and prospects. Personalized marketing can drive a significant improvement in your revenue, brand loyalty, and customer acquisition and retention. With more messages fighting for your ideal customer’s limited attention, targeting the right message to…
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Punch above your weight with a direct mail/email combo
Direct mail and email can accomplish much more together than they can separately, thanks to their unique combination of strengths – like a skilled boxer, mixing up jabs with a devastating right hook. We’ve written extensively (here and here) about the unbeatable benefits of this knockout combination. What’s less obvious are the numerous creative ways…
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Flyers that command attention
Many marketers want to bring attention to their online campaigns, but give the offline components the cold shoulder. By doing so, they’re missing a valuable opportunity to command the attention of prospective buyers and convey their messages in a memorable way. Here are some valuable tips to design flyers that will compel your target audience…
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Make a big splash with a unique envelope treatment and get NOTICED!
Creative envelope treatments are a perfect opportunity to differentiate your direct mail pieces and grab your audience’s attention. Yet many marketers squander it by sending out mailers that don’t even leave a ripple as they land in your mailbox. Yawn… Circular file. If you’re looking to command the attention of your target audience, you need…
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Overflowing garbage presents an opportunity
It can be difficult to reach your customers and prospects using email when their inboxes are overflowing with garbage. Think about it: How much email do you get every day and how much direct mail do you get every day? Often a strikingly designed, quality print piece can generate greater brand visibility than the best…
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How to choose a printing company: 4 qualities of a great printer
If your company needs printed marketing materials, there are plenty of printer options out there—probably a few local printers right around the corner. The trick is knowing how choose a printing company who can meet your needs on time, offer high quality customer service, and of course, charge reasonable prices. So what qualities should you…
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4 tips for creating a professional brochure
Are you tired and frustrated from your customers and prospects ignoring your brochures? It’s time to rethink your approach. 4 tips for professional design to ensure your brochure clicks with your customers: 1. Have the Final Layout in Mind Before you get started, know that when you create a brochure, there are a ton of…
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4 keys to crafting awesome print marketing materials
Your print marketing materials are often your customer’s first impression of your business—so it’s vital that your postcard, mailer or brochure is designed to pack a punch and ensure lasting impact. Print marketing materials are an investment in your sales strategy and ultimately an extension of your sales team—they’re a critical way to get your…
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4 ways to maximize your marketing budget
Small business owners know they’ve got to keep an eye on their bottom line. At the same time, the only way to generate leads and grow your business is to promote it. Cue your marketing budget. Depending on the size of your business, you may have a single marketing person, a small marketing team, or…
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Do catalogs get read? Why great catalog design still stands out!
Everyone remembers the childhood joy of poring through catalogs during the Christmas season. When that big, thick “look book” arrived in the mail it was like a peek into Santa’s bag of toys. So many possibilities! We all dog-eared the pages, gazing longingly at all the gift ideas (even for Mom and Dad)! The age…
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The art of the micro marketing pitch
When you’re faced with a small space, it’s tough to convey a big message! Postcards, brochures and flyers need to say a lot in a very small amount of real estate: you need to perfect your micro marketing pitch to get it across clearly and concisely. The good news is, clients, customers and leads read these…
