Ever feel a bit lost when picking paper for your print projects? Terms like basis weight, points, and color cast can sound confusing, right? No worries! Here’s a handy guide to help you navigate the basics. Basis Weight: This term refers to how much a ream (500 sheets) of paper weighs at its standard size—the […]

Print advertising remains a powerful tool for reaching and engaging with audiences. A strategic approach is helpful for creating effective print advertisements that resonate with your audience. Here are seven tips for getting great results: Define clear, measurable objectives. Whether you aim to increase brand awareness, drive sales, or promote a new product, your goal […]

After the dip in in-person trade show attendance following the pandemic, trade shows are experiencing a resurgence. In fact, according to event management company CVENT, spring in-person attendance at its events was 34% higher in 2023 than the previous year. Here are three “out of the box” ideas for promoting attendance at your next trade […]

Learning from the missteps of others is a valuable opportunity in the marketing world. Direct Marketing News recently delved into the blunders of 13 direct marketers and their subsequent rectifications. Here, we distill five crucial lessons from their experiences:   Not Knowing Your Audience One of the most common traps in marketing is assuming you […]

Do you treat your customer acquisition and customer retention mailings the same? If so, you should reconsider. The two groups are quite different and should be marketed differently. Let’s take a closer look. Customer Acquisition Mailings Customer acquisition mailings focus on reaching potential customers who have not engaged with your brand. The goal is to […]

Want to create awesome direct mail? You must always carefully consider the list, the message, and the call to action, but other factors make a highly effective mail piece, too. These include things like the trim size, shape, and texture of the piece. Let’s look at five considerations for creating standout mail pieces. Trim size. […]

Are you designing a new brochure? Postcard? Setting up an email template? The choice between serif and sans-serif fonts plays a pivotal role in shaping text’s visual identity and readability. Let’s examine the difference between these two font types and when to use each for maximum impact. Serif Fonts: Tradition and Elegance Serif fonts are […]

Are you creating a brochure? Postcard? Sales letter? When you use heavier-weight paper, it gets more attention. That attention translates into a more positive perception of your brand and, according to a study from SAPPI North America, increases the likelihood that your information will be shared with friends. The study, conducted by the Eagleman Lab, […]

Are fewer people responding to your direct mail pieces? Maybe it’s because they’ve seen the same or similar design multiple times. It could be time to try something new. Here are five simple ideas to improve your marketing and get more people interested in your offers again. Mix up envelope styles. Use the same envelope […]

When we consider personalized print marketing, we consider the name, address, gender, household income, and other simple variables. But is that enough to create highly targeted, relevant campaigns? There are times when you want a richer data set. Before purchasing third-party data, however, take a deeper look in-house. You may have more data than you […]