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27
Jun

2025 Mid-Year Review: How Communication Trends Have Evolved Post-Covid

2025 Mid-Year Review: How Communication Trends Have Evolved Post-Covid As we reach the midpoint of 2025, it’s clear that business communication—both digital and traditional—has continued to evolve in exciting and sometimes unexpected ways. While the digital transformation driven by the pandemic hasn’t slowed down, we’re also seeing a thoughtful resurgence in tangible, personal interactions that balance the screen-saturated world we

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16
Jun

Custom Mailer Impact In a Digital World

Custom Mailer Impact In a Digital World The buzz of #SummerMarketing is in the air. Now is the moment to engage customers while they’re actively seeking services, products, and new experiences for the family and days off. One of the most effective ways to entice your audience is through direct mail—especially when it’s part of an omni-channel, integrated approach. Yes,

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24
Apr

Direct Mail Expectations, Engagements, and Influence Across Generations

Direct Mail Expectations, Engagements, and Influence Across Generations Spoiler alert: younger generations are excited about direct mail. Just as different generations experience events differently, each generation interacts with direct mail uniquely. Understanding these nuances is crucial for crafting effective marketing strategies. While older generations may appreciate its tangible nature and familiarity, younger consumers are increasingly drawn to personalized, interactive experiences

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12
Dec

The Importance of QR Codes in Direct Mail Campaigns

In the last decade, we’ve all become familiar with QR codes. These little boxes of random blotches have transformed how we connect to informational resources. With our phones, we can be transported to “learn more”, “subscribe now’, and “get it while it lasts” in a matter of seconds.

22
Oct

Comparing The Three Most Common Mailings for Student Prospecting

This post is focused on comparing performance and discussing best practices for common mailers utilized by education facilities for prospecting as well as general communications.

26
Sep

Six Essential Marketing Efforts for End-of-Year Fundraising Campaigns

As the end of the year approaches, non-profit organizations are preparing for their most impactful fundraising efforts. This is certainly the time of year we see our non-profit clients kick into overdrive with end-of-year campaign materials, inspiring us to compile best practices for printed collateral. 

26
Aug

Direct Mail: The Underrated Titan of Marketing in the Digital Age

Amidst the ever-growing popularity of digital channels, a perhaps unexpected contender has re-emerged as a formidable force: direct mail.

18
Jul

Maximizing ROI with Direct Mail in Financial Organizations

In an advertising and marketing world that feels dominated by digital communications, direct mail continues to prove itself as one of the most effective channels for advertising—especially for those organizations within the financial sector.

18
Jun

College and University Preparation for the New School Year: Essential Higher Education Materials

Graduation season is winding up. The class of 2024 has received their diplomas and everyone is excited to step fully into summer where stresses can be replaced with playfulness. But, wait … … before you hug your last graduate good-bye and get settled into the summer spirit, let’s take a moment to review plans and materials for the fresh incoming

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8
Mar

Spring into Success with Direct Mail

Discover the power of USPS Informed Delivery and enhance your mail campaigns with Associates International’s creative, print and digital solutions.