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Direct Mail: Us Versus Them
So many times poorly executed direct mail campaigns come down to how clients wanted to send it versus how recipients wanted to receive it. This can and should be avoided. Just because the client went to a seminar on the latest direct mail trends and was taught all the things they need to be doing,…
Read MorePlay Nice in the Sandbox – Capitalize on Market Opportunities
In the fast-paced world of the printing industry, the relationship between sales and production is crucial to a company’s overall success. Despite having different goals and day-to-day operations, these two departments must work together to deliver quality products efficiently and on time. When sales and production are misaligned or in conflict, it can lead to…
Read MoreThe Top Three Direct Mail Mistakes
Over the past 32 years, I have seen a lot of direct mail mistakes. Sometimes they have been really funny, like the time when a wrong phone number was put on the mail piece so when recipients called it they reached a sex hotline. That was pretty funny. Other times, the mistakes have just been…
Read MoreWhat is Graphic Media Management?
I get a lot of questions about my degree, Graphic Media Management. People seem to assume more often than not that I mean graphic design, and I can’t blame them. I don’t think the title tells you what I am studying. Graphic Media Management is a print management degree. I get to learn all about…
Read MoreHow One Printer Tackled the Olympics, PFW, and an Election … All at the Same Time
In the world of commercial printing, last-minute high demand is something that can break a company. But Groupe Prenant just took gold in tackling not only the demands for the Olympics, but also Fashion Week, an unexpected election cycle, and regular clients — all while printing Christmas catalogues. It does sounds like fiction, so I…
Read MoreDirect Mail Marketing with Humor?
Yes, humorous direct mail works. Many marketers shy away from it because they are worried about offending someone. Analyze who is on the list and then you can plan out humor that would suit them. The reason that you should try using humor is it works. It’s a great way to engage people and get…
Read MoreConsumer Data Reveals Young Shoppers Prioritize Sustainability
Generation Z and Millennial consumers are more likely to pay a premium for products that are legitimately sustainable in some way, from materials to packaging to delivery. The third annual Consumer Sustainability Survey from Blue Yonder, a digital supply chain platform, confirms that sustainability remains a priority for all consumers. However, younger shoppers are more definitive and…
Read MoreMeasurement: The First Step Toward Improvement
In a modern production organization, measurement matters. Successful companies have spent a great deal of time determining which activities they will monitor and measure on a regular basis. These real time data can help leaders keep track of the rate, pace, and flow of work through the enterprise and enables them to act should an…
Read MoreDirect Mail: A New Perspective
The key to effective direct mail is perspective. Perspective is a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view. Why is this so important in direct mail marketing? Knowing your audience and how they will perceive your message can make or break your results. Many marketers spend all their time focused…
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