The long-standing definition of direct marketing has all but been thrown out the window in recent years. Back in the 70s and 80s, most direct marketing was done via direct mail. Today, things are extraordinarily different with the rise of… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘post cards’
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6 Ways to Boost Postcard Success Rates | Postcard Printing Washington, DC
So you’ve got a clean mailing list, a budget to work with, and a message. What’s next? The most effective postcards pair persuasive copy, sharp design, and these six elements: 1. Ask a question A great way to encourage… Read More
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5 Ways to Save on Postage | Direct Mail Washington, DC
As direct marketers, or really anyone who uses the United States Postal Service, it seems like every time we turn around we are faced with yet another postage increase. For the average consumer this is mostly just an inconvenience, but… Read More
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Postal News: USPS Rate Increase
Once again, the United States Postal Service has increased postal rates. Effective January 26, 2014 the new rates are intended as a “last resort” to generate $2 billion in incremental annual revenue for the struggling Postal Service. A +1.7% inflation-related… Read More
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One-to-One Marketing | Calendars, Direct Mail, pURLs
In Dale Carnegie’s How to Win Friends and Influence People, he suggests that if you want people to like you, you should address them by their name. “Remember that a person’s name is to that person the sweetest and most… Read More
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3 Types of Mobile Marketing
This weekend, when dining out with friends, the hostess asked for a cell phone number so that she could alert us by text when our table would be ready. Brilliant! Now, not only do we avoid risking Norovirus from clutching that… Read More
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Offset Printing vs. Digital Printing
Every day, we rely on both offset and digital printing to produce high quality work for our clients. Having the option allows us tremendous flexibility and each method offers great advantages. When we are asked what method of printing is… Read More