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3
Sep

Holiday Fundraising That Works: Print, Mail & Omni-channel Strategies for Year-End Success

Holiday Fundraising That Works: Print, Mail & Omni-channel Strategies for Year-End Success For nonprofits and associations, the second half of the year isn’t just another quarter—it’s the most critical fundraising window of the year. According to Nonprofits Source, 30% of annual giving happens in December, with 10% of all donations coming in the last three days of the year. This

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3
Sep

Holiday Marketing Checklist: Must-Haves & Must-Dos for B2B and B2C Brands

Holiday Marketing Checklist: Must-Haves & Must-Dos for B2B and B2C Brands As we head into late summer, it’s time to start thinking about our Q3 and Q4 marketing strategies. The holiday season is one of the most powerful sales and engagement windows of the year—but waiting too long to act can mean missed opportunities and underwhelming year-end KPIs, and an

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30
Jul

Empowering Your Sales Force with Printed Collateral: Why Tangible Tools Still Matter

In today’s digital world, it’s easy to assume that sales materials should follow suit. Digital assets are fast to update, easy to share, and cost-effective to distribute. Plus, marketing teams have spent endless hours over the last five years doubling down on digital—building seamless online experiences and interactive content designed to convert. But for high-performing sales teams, print collateral continues

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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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6
Jun

Press Spotlight: The Lasting Impact of Printed Annual Reports

Annual reports are more than a financial summary—they’re a representation of your mission, achievements, and future vision. The tactile experience of holding a well-crafted report in hand creates a more intimate, reflective moment with your organization, which can be particularly meaningful to key stakeholders, board members, and donors. Why Print Still Wins for Annual Reports Printed Annual Reports reinforce trust,

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20
Mar

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

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14
Feb

Timeless Promotional Items Every Business Should Keep on Hand

Promotional items have been a marketing favorite for decades and it’s easy to understand why. They strengthen brand identity by serving as practical, everyday reminders of your business. Promo items are excellent leave-behinds for sales teams, incentives for marketing purposes, and generally loved by all—who doesn’t like tchotchkes? In fact, merch has such a strong appeal there are some items

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22
Jan

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.

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.