When it comes to strong marketing, it is important to understand your audience. As a direct mail marketer, you are both trustworthy and personal. According to Small Business Trends, 56% of customers believe print marketing is the most trustworthy type of marketing and 70% of Americans find mail more personal than the internet. The strongest…

When you receive mail, the first thing you look for is your name. If it’s not addressed to you, you’re not going to open it! Once you know the mail is for you, you begin to judge the graphics, wondering, “It’s addressed to me, but is it really for me?” This is why understanding the…

As consumers, we want it fast and we want it now! Marketing campaigns need to speak directly to the consumer and have a crystal clear Call-to-Action. The smoother your process is from awareness to purchasing, the better. You may think that simply putting the URL to your website on a direct mail piece is easy…

What if you could have a job where you can use your creativity, help businesses thrive, and truly look forward to each day?   Think print!  The printing industry isn’t going anywhere. In fact, the print industry is actually growing to meet customers’ demands. There is ample opportunity across the print industry, including; book printing, promotional…

There are a few universal experiences that make every generation happy. One of those experiences is receiving mail. According to a USPS survey, almost everyone enjoys getting a piece of mail delivered to them. So, now that it’s no secret that everyone loves mail, how important is it to make sure that your direct mail…

There are certain situations where you need to trust the professionals to get it right. You wouldn’t cut your own hair or be your own defense attorney! When it comes to marketing your business, you need to find a reputable company that you can trust to maximize your budget and help you achieve your goals.…

When we have a problem, it’s human nature to seek a solution. This could be straightforward such as needing help with your yard management to finding a new dentist for your family. As a business with a solution to a problem, it’s your job to connect with those who need our help and make sure…

Could timing the send of your direct mail piece really make a difference? The answer is yes. Understanding how the different seasons play a role in your direct mail marketing strategy is key to achieving your business goals. With 98% of households checking their mail daily, this is your opportunity to connect with your customers.…

With the end of the year fast approaching, let’s talk about how you can prepare your direct mail list for a solid start to 2022. Whether you’ve had your list for six months, one year, years, or are just starting, this article will help you take great care of your list so that it can…

You might be aware of the commonly asked printing question, which is: what’s the difference between inline and off-line printing? In simple terms, these different processes describe the way in which printers approach both printing and finishing various projects. There are unique benefits to both, so how do you choose? It all comes down to…

How does Benjamin Franklin lead to a one-page catalog that leads to your business reaching its marketing goals? Let’s walk through an abbreviated version of the direct mail history and how recent upgrades to the multi-billion dollar industry means your business can connect with customers outside of the noisy Internet with incredible ROI.  Direct mail…

You may have seen headlines about the 2021 USPS postage price increase that takes effect on September 1st. We want to share information on the price increase and how you can actually use this to your advantage for your next direct mail marketing campaign. According to the USPS, over the last 10 years, they’ve experienced…

3x Your Direct Mail ROI with Personalization Every time a consumer checks their mail and holds your direct mail piece in their hand is an opportunity to make a connection. You have a few seconds of their undivided attention to communicate your brand and offer, so it’s important they’re interested right away. How? Personalization. Consumers…

Many business owners express frustration in making sure their marketing message lands in front of their target audience. From posting on social media, sending emails to everything in between, the goal is for the consumer to read the message and take action. When you can find a strategy that works for your business and your…

When sorting through your mailbox, what is the first thing that catches your eye? It’s not the near-identical stack of white envelopes filled with bills and letters. Instead, it’s the colorful piece of direct mail. The same is true for your consumer audience. As they sort through their mail, you want your direct mail to…

Paper mail is still one of the most widely used forms of marketing communication. In today’s digital world, businesses see greater results when they combine their direct mail with digital marketing efforts. There are a number of tools you can use to combine the best of both worlds in order to boost your campaign across…

Customer data is a powerful tool that you can use to improve the success of your next direct mail campaign. Data-driven messaging can speak more directly to your target audience, building trust and encouraging conversion. Not quite sure how to collect and use data? That’s where your printing partner comes in: Your printing partner can…

Today’s printing companies can do more for you than just print. Many now offer ancillary services that can maximize your direct mail dollars while still providing high-quality printed materials that connect you to your audience. Ancillary services include several different types of additional support that a printer provides, saving you the time and hassle of…

Direct mail provides a tangible impression of your brand to both current and prospective customers — an impression that can make or break your future relationship with them. You need that impression to make a positive difference! You need to maximize your response rates for each direct mail campaign. But how do you ensure your…

Are you thinking of ways for your next direct mail campaign to catch your target customer’s eye and easily get passed along to their friends—all while saving your staff time and money? Sound too good to be true? Explore these innovative self-mailer ideas to see why choosing a self-mailer is the ideal solution for your…

Some printers schedule their presses months in advance, and there’s no flexibility. Your press time is your press time. Period. If there’s a problem with your piece, it’s up to you to fix it. Customer service seems to be an afterthought. Fortunately, that’s not the case at McAdams Graphics. When we say we put the…

Inline printing makes truly striking, personalized printed pieces possible, in a time frame that has a quicker turn around than multi-step printing processes. Your piece can be printed, imaged, cut, folded, glued, die cut and perforated – all in a single economical print run. To help you better understand what’s possible with inline printing, here…

Inline printing sounds like a dream come true: Fast, personal, and beautiful printed pieces with custom cuts, folding, perforation—even variable images. Your next printed piece is going to generate a big impact because your prospects can’t ignore a message that’s created just for them. But let’s face it: with most printing projects, this level of…

Fast, personal, and beautiful. Three things you want no matter what you’re printing – a self-mailer, pamphlet, booklet or direct mail campaign. You can have it all with single-pass inline printing and finishing. Single-Pass Inline Printing and Finishing Fast. When the goal is to get your printed piece in the mail quickly, you need speed.…

The long and short of it is direct mail still gets read. The trick of successful direct mail is to create great pieces that get noticed before they’re discarded. Today’s stand-out direct mail piece begins with a creative format. You need an eye-catching, unique format to help your mailing jump out of the mailbox and…

People today are so time-starved that if you want to effectively connect with them, your communications need to be short, sweet and PERSONAL. They will only respond to messages that are relevant and that resonate with them. Making it PERSONAL Imagine if you went to a cocktail party and had the same conversation with every…