What is the difference between sales and marketing? Marketing encompasses the strategies used to attract, engage, and nurture potential customers before they are ready to buy. Sales is converting leads into customers through personalized interactions and closing deals. In other words, marketing happens before the buyer contacts you. Sales is what happens after. How much…
Year: 2025
Print Smart, Go Green: Beyond Recycling for a Sustainable Future
Want your print jobs to be more sustainable? For some, using recycled paper and paperboard is enough. For others, sustainability is a broader concept. If you want to make your marketing friendlier to the planet, what other factors can you consider? Let’s take a look. Eco-Friendly Inks: Spec vegetable-based and water-based inks. These inks are vibrant and significantly…
Drawing Customers into the Sales Funnel with Direct Mail
What is a sales funnel? How do you draw someone into it using direct mail? The sales funnel is the journey prospects take from first becoming aware of a product to purchasing. For businesses, using the word “funnel” can help visualize attracting, nurturing, and ultimately converting leads into paying customers. A sales funnel can be…
5 Typography Mistakes That Make You Look Like a Beginner
When sitting down to design a printed piece, details matter. Some things make your piece look like you’re just starting. That’s why it’s crucial to double-check the little things to ensure that your piece looks its best. Here are five typography mistakes that scream “beginner”! Fortunately, most of these can be avoided by adjusting your…