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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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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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Track Direct Mail Delivery to Align Marketing and Boost Response Rates

Oct 23, 2024, 10:15:00 AM

Tracking when your mail hits the mailbox gives you the insight to align your outreach—a follow-up email, social media ads, or other touchpoints—at just the right time. Tracking also helps you...

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Crafting Compelling Appeal Letters: Three Distinct Messaging Strategies

Aug 6, 2024, 1:00:00 PM

Appeal letters are vital for nonprofits, charities, and other organizations to mobilize support and funding. Crafting a compelling message is essential to capturing the attention and generosity of...

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USPS® Marketing Mail™ Rate Update (July 14th, 2024)

Jun 27, 2024, 2:22:04 PM

The upcoming postage rate changes on July 14th, 2024 might have you reaching for a calculator, but hold on! While postage rates are increasing, there's good news for businesses leveraging cost...

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Boost Your Direct Response Campaign with a Buck Slip

Jun 26, 2024, 10:00:00 AM
In the world of direct mail marketing, every element counts. Each component is critical in capturing your audience's attention and driving responses, from the envelope design to the call to action....
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Vanity URLs and QR Codes in Your Marketing Mix

Jun 13, 2024, 11:46:00 AM

In today's digital age, connecting with your audience across various platforms is vital. But how do you seamlessly bridge the gap between offline marketing materials and the online world? Two...

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The Fundamentals of A/B Testing

May 20, 2024, 9:44:36 AM

Optimizing Direct Mail and Email Marketing

In the marketing world, data reigns supreme. But how do you extract the most valuable insights from your campaigns? Enter A/B testing, your secret weapon...

USPS® Retargeting: Revolutionizing Postal Promotions!

USPS® Retargeting: Revolutionizing Postal Promotions!

Sep 5, 2023, 10:00:00 AM

We've highlighted other promotions & incentive programs that USPS® is running this year, and the next one starting September 1, 2023 is the Retargeting Mail Promotion.