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When selling a product or service, the words you choose matter. It is not just what you say but how you say it. Whether you’re fine-tuning a direct mail headline or crafting the subject line for an email, making subtle tweaks can make a huge […]

If there are two envelopes on the counter, one in color and one in plain white, which one will you look at first? The one in color, of course. There are many statistics on the value of color in marketing, including […]

In today’s digital age, where we are used to hearing, “Go paperless! Go green,” print unfairly gets a bad reputation. However, print is a sustainable choice for businesses looking to minimize their environmental impact. Let’s look at some compelling data points that highlight the sustainability […]

Pay close attention to the envelope to maximize the impact of your direct mail campaigns. The envelope is your mail’s first impression, and optimizing its design can significantly boost your response rates.

Here are five key areas to make your envelope more distinctive, engaging, and eye-catching.

1. […]

Did you know that loyal customers purchase more frequently, have larger basket sizes, and are more receptive to upsells? It’s no wonder two-thirds of most businesses’ sales come from existing customers.[1] Once you win those customers, you want to keep them!

Here are four steps to […]

Succeeding in Business-to-Business (B2B) sales requires a nuanced understanding of the complex decision-making processes within organizations. Unlike B2C transactions, B2B sales often involve multiple decision-makers with unique needs and priorities. Navigating this landscape requires persistence, insight, and data-driven communications.  Let’s look at three “musts” for […]

Your existing customers are your most profitable customers. They buy more frequently, and they spend more when they do. But are you paying sufficient attention to them? Could you be losing customers without knowing it?  Understanding why customers defect to competitors is the first step […]

When economic times are uncertain, different businesses take different strategies. Some tighten the belt, hunker down, and wait for things to improve. Others see opportunities. When their competitors pull back, they invest so they are way ahead when times get better.

This strategy sounds good, but […]