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Direct Mail Trends for 2025: How Personalization is Becoming Smarter Than Ever

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."...

Direct Mail Trends for 2025: Engaging Gen Z and the Next Generation

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...

Ensuring USPS® Discounted Postage Compliance: A Guide for Mailers

Dec 18, 2024 1:29:10 PM

For businesses and organizations that rely on direct mail campaigns, qualifying for discounted postage rates for First-Class Mail® and Marketing Mail™ is essential for controlling costs. However, to...

Why PURLs Can Track Engagement Before the Consumer Clicks

Nov 19, 2024 1:15:00 PM

Incorporating PURLs into direct response campaigns does more than drive clicks; it provides a strategic view of consumer interest, preferences, and behavior before they make a decision. This early...

How to Track Direct Mail to the Mailbox

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. Let's explore why tracking...

Should Your Business Be Using Informed Delivery™ Ad Campaigns?

Jul 22, 2024 9:00:00 AM

Building Brand Awareness Through the Mailbox

Informed Delivery® is a free service from USPS® that lets residential and business customers preview their letter-sized mail digitally. This includes...

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

Jun 27, 2024 2:22:04 PM

Download new postage rates. 

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...

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...

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...

Conversions vs. Contributions Deciding on the Right Email Tactic

May 28, 2024 10:15:00 AM

In the digital age, email remains a powerful tool for both marketing and fundraising. However, a distinct difference exists in email marketing between a promotional e-blast and a targeted...