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Want your marketing to resonate? Send relevant, targeted messaging. Nothing lands flatter than a marketing pitch that is completely off the mark. But creating targeted messaging requires reliable data. Where do you get it? Here are five proven data sources to consider.

Want to outperform your competitors with your direct mail pieces consistently? Go big! Oversized postcards consistently outperform smaller formats. Here's why:

Every marketing campaign starts with a choice: print or digital? The honest answer is that both have a place. Digital is hard to beat when you need speed, are targeting younger audiences, or are aiming for real-time engagement. But print has something digital cannot replicate, and knowing when to lean on it can make a real difference in your results.

Visual design drives many print marketing decisions, but tactile elements, such as the physical feel of printed materials, create equally powerful connections between brands and customers. The power of touch to influence desire to purchase is called “haptic perception.” When applied to printed marketing, tactile sensory experiences create deeper, more memorable brand connections than visual […]

Ever wonder why information in some marketing channels seems to stick with you more than in others? The answer might be hardwired into your brain. Welcome to the world of neuromarketing, the study of how our brains respond to different types of marketing stimuli. When it comes to high-value purchases like home renovations, solar installations, […]

Your brochures, flyers, and direct mail pieces still look professional. The design works. But something feels off, the messaging sounds dated, the headlines lack punch, or the copy no longer connects with today’s customers. Here’s the good news: You don’t need to redesign everything from scratch. AI-powered tools can quickly and affordably refresh your existing […]

When budgets are tight, wise paper choices can make a big difference in your printing costs without sacrificing the quality of your final product. Here are three practical strategies to help you get more value from every project. Prioritize “Value” Not every print job requires premium paper. While specialty stocks have their place, many printed […]

While your competitors obsess over click-through rates and algorithm changes, a marketing channel quietly delivers results that digital marketers dream of. Direct mail isn’t making a comeback. It never left. And if it’s not part of your current strategy, you’re leaving serious opportunities on the table. The Numbers Tell the Story Direct mail boasts response […]

Gaining your customer’s loyalty requires effort. Keeping it can require even more. Research indicates that despite 72% of buyers expressing satisfaction with their purchases, 88% remain open to changing vendors “at any time.” How can you keep those valuable customers in the fold? Many businesses rush to say “great quality and good pricing.” But everyone […]

What’s the secret to personalized printing success? It’s not having lots of data. It’s having the correct data. If you can get the recipient to stop, even for a fraction of a second, and say, “Hey! They’re talking about me!” the mailing has done its job. How do you know which data is the correct […]

Running a brick-and-mortar business? You know how important it is to fight for attention. Whether you manage a coffee shop or a professional services firm, it takes something special to cut through the clutter of competing storefronts. Enter oversized graphics (banners, murals, and signage) that command attention from afar. These aren’t just decorative signs. They’re […]

If you aren’t personalizing your direct mail pieces, you’re leaving money on the table. When you personalize mailings to each person in your audience, those recipients notice and respond. Here are five tips to effectively utilize this powerful tool. Tips for Boosting Response Rates 1. Segment Your Audience: Begin by dividing your mailing list into […]

We all understand the importance of crafting personalized, relevant messages that engage customers and drive revenue. The key is having the correct data to drive your desired results. But what kind of data? There are three main types, and the best results are achieved by using a combination of all three. Let’s look at each. […]

Data is a powerful tool for reaching into the world of your customers and creating meaningful connections. However, before data can fulfill its purpose, you must first create a meaningful customer experience. According to a recent report by the CMO Council (“The Purpose-Built Experience”), 73% of CMOs say that customer centricity through each engagement, experience, […]

The retail environment is busy. Shoppers are on the move. They are browsing shelves packed with products, dodging advertising in the aisles, and constantly looking at their phones to see who is "pinging" them. How do you break through all that noise? Wide-format graphics.