Three Easy Ways to Create Targeted Mailings
If you listen to all the buzz, you’d need many data points to create relevant, personalized mailings. The reality is that sometimes, name and address are enough. Let’s look at three ways to use a single data point to create more relevant mailings than you might expect....
Do Your Brochures Need a Facelift?
When was the last time you updated your product brochures? Are you still selling all of the same products? Are there new products you need to add? How about your customer base? Has it evolved? Does the messaging need to be updated to reflect who your customers are now? It might be time if you...
Why the Call to Action Can Make or Break You
Whether it’s a postcard, an email, or a webpage, your call to action (CTA) motivates your target audience to respond to your offer. Simple changes can often make a big difference, so testing your CTAs to see if they can be improved is essential. Let’s look at three real-life examples to see why. Case Study...
Creating an Emotional Connection with Your Customers
Any type of relationship starts with emotional intimacy. Business relationships are no exception. This is why many companies are investing in customer intimacy strategies. Is customer intimacy just a fancier way of referring to customer engagement? Nope. Customer engagement is designed to create online and offline interaction with customers using tools such as surveys, social...
The Power of Paper: How Your Choice Sets the Tone
Paper is more than just a surface for printing. It has its own character. It can evoke warmth or coolness, brightness or subtlety, and feel earthy or extravagant. Let’s explore some essential elements that give each paper its own personality. Brightness Levels: Brightness indicates how much light reflects off the paper, rated on a scale...
Why Print Still Packs a Punch
Sure, the volume of direct mail may be declining, but its importance is not. Direct mail plays a unique role in the marketing world and is something digital channels cannot replicate. Let’s look at five reasons why. 1. Print retains authority. Digital marketing is often perceived as low-cost, which diminishes its impact in the eyes...