Some people think digital advertising has replaced print marketing, but this is simply not true. Successful business owners know print and digital can go hand in hand. Each type of marketing has its own strengths and weaknesses; together, they make a winning team. Businesses are harnessing the power of print more than ever before. According…
Brand inconsistencies can hamper your marketing efforts, but a quality and tech-savvy eCommerce printing service can provide both a solution and a whole new set of opportunities. If your business has more than one location, it’s possible to have different managers or purchasing agents contracting a variety of local print or digital services while also…
Studies show that companies can build more trust with current and potential customers by opening more lines of communication. Armed with this information, many companies have been doing just that. Their methods of communication now include mailing services, text, phone calls, chat boxes, social media and email. Many have also been using indirect forms of…
With so many options, it’s no surprise more than 92 percent of North American consumers shop on more than one marketing channel. Considering shoppers need an average of nearly six touch points before making a purchase decision, it’s clear that a multichannel marketing strategy has become a must-have. Multichannel marketing is often achieved online with…
While predictably receptive to online promotions and communications, research shows tech-savvy millennials have an unexpected affection for more traditional direct marketing. The 2017 Annual State of Marketing Consumer Survey from Keypoint Intelligence – InfoTrends reveals 71 percent of North American millennials say they look at most of the direct mail they receive. “There’s just not…
Print communications are affordable and effective for today’s small business and nonprofit marketers. To get the most value from your marketing dollars, here are just four of the many ways you can cut the cost of your print communications – without cutting corners: 1. Plan to stay on schedule. Printers are accustomed to working with…
Thanks to advancements in large format printing, creative signage solutions are more affordable than ever. Here are three trendy ways you can spice up your company’s space with eye-catching signs and large graphics: 1. Go Green In many sectors, industry standards dictate certain environmental regulations about waste and materials. Environmentally friendly inks and materials can…
Direct mail is an effective way to stand out from the digital noise and reach your key audiences. One tactic to increase your direct mail response rate is to make your mail more appealing by giving it shape, compared to a typical flat mail that people receive every day. According to a 2017 Data &…
Though advances in technology are constantly redefining the ways in which we do business, one conventional business practice has stood the test of time: the business card. Printed business cards provide a tangible, personalized element to relationship-building that digital alternatives cannot. And, when tailored to reflect your brand’s image, business cards serve as important marketing…
When it comes to creating the perfect marketing mix for any business or organization, personalization is a staple ingredient. Personalized marketing is no longer an option for small business marketers; instead it has become an expectation of the customer experience. To be effective, marketers must strike a balance in their personalized marketing efforts, tailoring their…
