Why the Experts Value Print

If you really want to know what is happening, you ask the experts, right? So, what do print industry experts (designers, marketers, print specialists) value about print? This question (“What appeals to you about print?”) was recently put to a variety of print industry professionals. The responses reveal why this channel continues to captivate people despite digital alternatives.

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With B2B Direct Mail, Follow-Up Timing Is Everything

The power of a B2B direct mail piece isn’t just in the mailbox. It’s in the momentum it creates. You can send the most creative, high-impact dimensional mailer in the world, but if your sales team treats the follow-up as an afterthought, that investment is essentially “shelfware.”

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6 Types of Marketing Images and When to Use Each One

Billboards, websites, social platforms, packaging… no matter the channel, visual content drives success. But different image types serve different purposes. Understanding which visuals work best for specific goals helps you maximize your impact.

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What’s Your Comprehensive Color Strategy?

When most marketers think about color, they think about photos and graphics. But smart businesses increasingly leverage color throughout their communications. This includes text, calls to action, and messaging elements. Using color to strategically highlight phone numbers, discount offers, payment details, and critical information makes materials more impactful and drives better response.

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How to Write Postcard Headlines That Drive Action

Physical postcards cut through digital noise, delivering your message directly into customers’ hands. But with limited space to communicate, your headline carries oversized importance. It must immediately grab attention and draw readers in.

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Why Brand Trust Outweighs Price in Customer Purchase Decisions

Here’s a question: What is a bigger driver of customer loyalty? Low prices or buyers’ relationship with your brand? If you answered price, recent research says otherwise. This is precisely why maintaining consistent customer communication matters, even when you’re not actively selling.

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Postcards vs. Envelopes: Which Wins Out?

Planning your next direct mail campaign and trying to choose between postcards and envelopes? Each format offers specific advantages for different marketing goals, budgets, and message types. Let’s take a look at when and where each format makes sense. What Are the Main Differences Between Postcards and Envelopes? Postcards are single-piece mailers with immediate visibility.…

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The Numbers Don’t Lie: Yes, Personalization Works

Here’s something marketers instinctively know but customers keep confirming: Personalized communications get more attention than generic ones. Whether you’re sending bills, statements, promotional offers, or marketing campaigns, personalization consistently drives engagement. Survey data proves it yet again. What Customers Say About Transactional Mail The data come from a Keypoint Intelligence survey on transactional communications—think bills,…

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Beyond the Booth: Your Complete Trade Show Marketing Toolkit

Trade shows offer invaluable opportunities to connect with prospects, strengthen relationships with existing clients, and showcase your brand to a target audience. However, success doesn’t happen by chance. It requires careful planning and strategic use of marketing tools before, during, and after the event. Here are seven essential elements that will help you maximize your…

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