Marketers today wear many hats. On any given day they can be a Marketing Manager, Event Planner, Art Director, Media Buyer, Sales Manager, Brand Ambassador, Operations Manager, Direct Marketing Specialist, or even a Financial Analyst to name a few. No matter how many hats you are wearing at one time, web-to-print storefronts can be the…
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Introduced in 2017, Informed Delivery is a program that extends the life and reach of your direct mail campaigns to another channel. So far, over 21 million customers have enrolled online for a verified, free, password-protected account that uses a digital mailbox for the direct mail you receive at your house. Before an actual delivery…
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The USPS Emerging and Advanced Technology promotion is rewarding marketers who incorporate specific technologies in their mail piece to help find and interact with their customers. It’s time to get creative! There are a number of emerging technologies available for this promotion: Near Field Communications uses a microchip embedded in your mail piece that emits…
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Now is the time to take advantage of the USPS Promotion for TSI! The Tactile, Sensory and Interactive (TSI) Mail Piece Engagement promotion allows you to test innovative design techniques and enjoy mail discounts. Promotion Registration: December 15, 2019–July 31, 2020 Promotion Dates: February 1, 2020–July 31, 2020 Discount: 2% of eligible postage for USPS…
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Mailing experts often share ideas for getting your envelope opened, but the best way to know what works for your organization is to Test. Test. Test! Everyone’s audience is different. If your direct mail needs a little ‘lift’, consider asking yourself: Should I be putting teaser copy on the outside of the envelope?Many think that…
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From concept to completion, there are many complex and technical print project processes at play behind the scenes at Badger. You may never notice the process, but it’s critical to ensuring timely, accurate, and cost-effective results. Keep the following steps in mind when planning your next print project to help you stay on schedule and…
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Posted by The Badger Group on Sep 27, 2016 If you have never designed for print marketing, there is a lot to learn. Beginners can make mistakes that can impact the quality of the final product. But once you understand some basic rules for print marketing design, the process for bringing your design to life…
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What’s the big deal about paper? Paper has been around forever. The Chinese made the first sheets of paper around 200 BC. You’ve probably had your hands on paper from a young age, from coloring books to school books. Everything from the ubiquity of paper to the rise in digital technology can make us believe…
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Posted by Deliee Calvert | Feb 15, 2018 In an environment where 30-second sound bites are the norm and adult attention spans have been compared to that of a goldfish1, most of us are looking for ways to reach consumers. We want our audience to get to know us and to engage, whether that means…
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As printers, we have made huge strides with technology that allow for engaging, creative and tangible experiences you cannot generate digitally. These technologies, along with the USPS Personalized Color Transpromo Promotion take your mailings to a new level. The USPS Personalized Color Transpromo Promotion is intended to incorporated marketing messages highlighted through the use of…
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