Marketing
Variable Data Printing: The Data You Use Can Make or Break Your Campaigns
Tuesday, May 8, 2018Using Variable Data Printing (VDP) for your direct mail campaigns allows you to customize each piece during a single print run. Unique text and images can be displayed on each card, creating pieces that are specifically relevant to the end recipient. To do this effectively, you need to start with accurate data to use for personalization, such as first name, company name, location and more. Without clean, usable data, your VDP mailing will not be set up for success.
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Let’s Celebrate National Postcard Week!
Tuesday, May 8, 2018Clearly by our name, we specialize in modern postcard campaigns. However, centuries before our business and direct mail marketing even existed, the printed postcard left its mark with a fascinating history worth honoring. National Postcard Week (May 6-12) is not likely marked on your calendar, but today, we’re here to tell you all about it and celebrate this early form of communication. PS: we’re also offering you a fun freebie to commemorate the occasion! Learn more near the end of this article.
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Modern’s Q2 Seasonal Calendar: Fresh Promo Ideas for Spring
Tuesday, April 10, 2018Planning your print and digital marketing campaigns around spring and summertime events can not only give your business the perfect reason to engage customers and increase sales, it can also help set it apart from competitors who aren’t launching timely advertising. If you are already running annual promotions for traditional U.S. holidays like Easter, Memorial Day and Father’s Day, try selecting one or two unique days to feature this season. From entertaining to eccentric, there are many noteworthy dates that can inspire celebratory promos, so your business can draw in-person crowds or online visits – or both! Note: you will find the download link near the end of this article.
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9 Reasons Why Informed Delivery Should Be a No-Brainer for B2C Companies
Tuesday, April 10, 2018Successful marketing is a mix of base hits and homeruns. It’s critical to find a balance between allocating resources toward a potentially large win while tending to the smaller wins that are proven to keep your business afloat. While the USPS® Informed Delivery service may not turn into a homerun play, the opportunities it presents to strengthen your brand and get you noticed are too good to ignore.
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Choosing Color in Direct Mail Design: Green Edition
Tuesday, March 13, 2018You’re in luck! Green is the hue of choice in the next edition of our popular color series, which helps marketers and designers understand the psychological importance of color in not only print promotions, but digital too. After all, green is the shade of money, luck and momentum. Learn why this underestimated pigment can help customers and prospects give your business the green light.
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