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Did you know that the weight of the paper you use in your print marketing can impact how well your audience engages with your message? That heavier weight paper creates a more positive image of your brand and increases the likelihood that your information will be shared with friends? These findings come from a study…

Color is a critical element of any marketing program. In fact, a new study from Go Inspire Group found that, increased design vibrancy produced an overall revenue increase of 20%.[1]But color isn’t just for images. With a little creativity, you can find great new ways to grab attention and draw your customers’ eyes to places…

When asked about the details of the paper stock you are choosing for a print project, do your eyes glaze over? Do terms like basis weight, points, and color cast sound like Greek to you? If so, here is a quick list of basic terms to help you better understand the process. Basis weight is…

As marketers, we know that personalizing your print and email communications works. But how well? Metrics from personalized campaigns range from single digits to nearly 100%. It’s always tempting to compare your campaigns to others, especially those in published articles or case studies. However, you can’t necessarily tell the success or profitability of a campaign…

You may have heard a new term circulating around the marketingverse, “omnichannel,” and wondered how it differs from a more familiar term, “multichannel.” What is the difference between the two and why does it matter? Multichannel is just that — multiple channels used in the same marketing campaign. Commonly, companies will try to “break through”…

From a consumer perspective, there isn’t print marketing or digital marketing. It’s all just marketing. What consumers care about is the relevance of what you have to say. That’s why the most effective messaging starts with data. By gathering as much data about your audience as possible, you can make your message richer and more…

As human beings, we are naturally drawn to color. When most mailings are in black-and-white, doing something as simple as adding color to the outside of your envelopes can make your envelope scream, “Open me!” An early mail openability study conducted by NFO/Pitney Bowes found that mail recipients were more likely to open an envelope…

It’s here! Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2019. It’s Living Coral, Pantone 16-1546. After considering trends in everything from fashion to décor, Pantone announced this vibrant, yet warm color as it top pick. In a world filled with uncertainty, Pantone chose Living Coral for its warmth and optimism. After all, what better to represent…

When it comes to increasing response and conversion rates, personalized communications are a powerful tool. However, don’t think that all personalization is equal. It isn’t. To get great results, you must use the right variables with the right audience in the right way. Response rates for personalized mailings can vary widely. One study found response…

Every year, Target Marketing surveys its readership to identify trends for the upcoming marketing year. This year, its “2019 Marketing Budget Survey” found that a whopping 10x more marketing budgets are increasing for 2019 than decreasing.  Great news! That’s the kind of commitment that gets results. Here’s how the data on respondents’ budgets broke out:…