Marketing
Honoring Plastic-Free July: Small Changes, Big Marketing Impact
Every July, people and businesses around the world celebrate Plastic-Free July, a global movement aimed at reducing single-use plastics and promoting more sustainable habits. While it may seem like a consumer-focused initiative, marketers—especially those using print and direct mail—have a unique opportunity to lead by example. What It Means for Marketing & Direct Mail Plastic-free marketing isn’t just a feel-good
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
Prepare Yourself for a Kicka@% Tradeshow Season
Prepare Yourself for a Kicka@% Tradeshow Season 2025 is here and with it comes a new trade show season. There’s no secret that trade shows are powerful opportunities to showcase your brand as well as connect with prospects and industry leaders. Impactful booths require well-thought-out plans and a carefully executed strategy—whether you’re a seasoned exhibitor or preparing for your debut
2024: A Year In Review
Just like that, 2024 concludes and we roll into a fresh year. As we look back over 2024, we take a moment to pause and celebrate our accomplishments. 2024 presented a lot of growth for our team, shop, and capabilities. We celebrated long-standing employees, welcomed many new faces, added new machinery, expanded our services, and still made time to celebrate
Community, Service, and Gratitude: A Printer’s Tale of Thanksgiving 2024
As a small, family-owned business, we take great pride in being deeply rooted in our local community. While we do serve national—and occasionally international—clients, the heart of our work lies in collaborating closely with local organizations, a natural fit for most print and communication firms.
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.
The Powerful Influence of Packaging on Consumer Buying Habits
In today’s highly competitive marketplaces, the role of packaging in shaping consumer buying habits cannot be understated. From consumer-packaged-goods (CPG) to pharmaceuticals to subscription kits, packaging plays a major role in not only first impressions but overall brand quality.
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.
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.
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