The United States Postal Service’s Informed Delivery service is a gift to every marketer. It is a free service that gives mail recipients a sneak peek (via email, app, or web) at what’s coming in the mail that day. Businesses can add links to these digital previews, allowing recipients to take advantage of offers before…
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Embracing the Summer Advantage: Why Smart Marketers Stay Active While Others Slow Down
Many businesses mistakenly think their marketing efforts should take a backseat as summer arrives. It’s when people go on vacations, schools break for summer, and overall activity seems to slow down. Rather than pulling back, however, savvy marketers see the summer as an opportunity to ramp up. Why? Let’s take a look. The Summer Slowdown…
Want to Boost Your Fundraising Success? Send Donor Surveys
More than any other factor, a donor’s relationship with the organization determines their likelihood of donating. Print and emailed surveys can go a long way toward achieving this goal. What are the keys to sending effective donor surveys? Clarify your goals and objectives. What specific information do you want to gather? Are you looking to…
5 Takeaways from the 2023 ‘Ad Impressions Study’¬
Every year, the Advertising Specialties Institute’s “Ad Impressions Study” provides a fascinating look into the power and effectiveness of branded promotional products. The study is always a must-read, from how many impressions a product receives to which ones are kept the longest. What are some of the highlights from the 2023 study? Consumers love branded…
Trade Shows Are Back! 5 Print Channels to Use
For decades, trade shows have been a staple of businesses’ marketing strategies. While these in-person events declined during the pandemic, they are now on the rebound, allowing businesses to take advantage of fresh, new opportunities. With 82% of trade show attendees having buying power, it’s easy to see why businesses are feeling the excitement. Preparing…
Customers: “Give Me a (Digital) Break! Use Print!”
Communicating with customers using formats they love makes them more likely to pay attention. When it comes to marketing materials, that means sending more print. Over the years, there have been dozens of studies on the impact of print on human comprehension and learning. Information read in print is embedded more deeply in the brain,…
Marketing Giving Lemons? Make Lemonade!
According to a recent survey, 73% of marketers see difficult or uncertain economic times as an opportunity to grow their businesses.[1] Why? During times of uncertainty, competitors pull back on their marketing. This creates a vacuum that you can exploit. When competitors show weakness, you show strength. When competitors are silent, get in their customers’…
What Consumers Want in 2023
Looking forward to 2023, what tone will you use in your direct mail pieces? The emails that you craft? After analyzing 240 million data points on U.S. Internet users, GWI, an audience-targeting company, has some suggestions. It found that the uncertainty and unsettledness over the last few years have profoundly impacted consumers’ psyches. They crave…
Pantone Color Libraries Will No Longer Be Included in Adobe Apps: Now What?
If you’re a designer, chances are you’re familiar with the Pantone Color Libraries. These libraries have been included as part of Adobe applications like Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign for years. But now, Pantone and Adobe have agreed to part ways, and Adobe is removing many of the standardized pre-loaded color libraries from its Creative Cloud…
The Power of Simple Graphic Design
In marketing, a well-designed logo or website can differentiate between a successful campaign and one that falls flat. But what makes for good design? Often, it’s simplicity. The most straightforward designs can be the most effective. Here’s a look at how simplicity can generate trust and credibility. The Role of Color Color is one of…