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5 Best Practices for Effective Healthcare Direct Mail Campaigns

Jul 17, 2025 11:15:00 AM

Direct mail is far from a relic of the past, especially in the healthcare industry. In an era dominated by digital ads and online ads, which often overwhelm consumers, direct mail stands out by...

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Build Patient Trust with Ethical and Transparent Healthcare Marketing

Jun 26, 2025 12:15:00 PM

In the realm of health care, trust is everything. It is difficult to earn and quick to lose. As skepticism among healthcare consumers grows, marketers must find meaningful ways to connect with their...

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Direct Response Marketing Healthcare: How It Boosts Patient Engagement

May 21, 2025 10:00:00 AM

Changing trends in healthcare marketing, such as the rise of digital strategies and evolving patient expectations, are driving the adoption of direct response marketing.

What Is Direct Response...

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Google AI Overview: How It's Changing SEO and Lowering Click-Throughs

May 13, 2025 11:15:00 AM

Google’s continuous innovation in search has taken a leap forward with the rollout of AI Overviews. This newer feature, known as Google's AI Overviews, summarizes search results using generative AI,...

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Build a Strong Digital Presence with Strategy, Traffic & Optimization

May 7, 2025 10:00:00 AM

In today’s digital-first world, a strong online presence isn’t just nice to have; it’s essential. Whether you’re a nonprofit, business, or healthcare organization, your website and online channels...

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How to Integrate Direct Mail and Digital for an Omnichannel Strategy

Apr 29, 2025 11:30:00 AM

As we look toward 2025, one direct mail trend is coming into sharper focus: fully embracing omnichannel marketing strategies and a comprehensive omnichannel marketing strategy. While these approaches...

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AI in Direct Mail: Smarter Acquisition Lists

Apr 17, 2025 9:00:00 AM

Your list isn’t just important in direct mail—it’s everything. No matter how compelling your creative or offer is, if your mail doesn’t reach the right audience, it won’t perform. Managing multiple...

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Marketing vs Fundraising: Understanding the Difference

Apr 15, 2025 12:45:00 PM

Outreach is crucial to success in both nonprofit and for-profit sectors. Yet marketing strategy and fundraising for monetary donations serve different purposes, follow unique approaches, and rely on...

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2025 Direct Mail Trends: Personalization Strategies to Boost Response

Apr 8, 2025 12:00:00 AM

Direct mail is evolving rapidly, and 2025 is shaping to be the year of hyper-personalization. Gone are the days when adding a recipient’s first or last name was enough to feel “customized.”...

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Direct Mail Trends 2025: Engaging Gen Z and Next-Gen Buyers

Feb 11, 2025 2:00:00 PM

As the marketing landscape evolves, so does the role of direct mail in creating meaningful connections with target audiences. In 2025, direct mail is poised for a significant transformation, driven...

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How to Get USPS Discounted Postage Rates and Stay Compliant

Dec 18, 2024 1:29:10 PM

For businesses and mailing companies that use direct mail campaigns, getting discounted postage rates is important. This helps control costs for First-Class Mail® and Marketing Mail™. Mailing...

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Email Marketing for Nonprofits: Strategies to Boost Support and Giving

Dec 11, 2024 2:28:52 PM

In today’s digital landscape, email marketing remains a powerful tool for nonprofits to engage supporters, share stories, and drive donations. Nonprofits email marketing is a crucial strategy for...