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Embrace the Power of Reprogramming: Transforming Thoughts, Behaviors, and Beliefs for a Brighter Future
Reprogramming is very often used in terms of software and computer technology. It is defined as “program again or differently.”
Pollock Printing is Your Source for Promotional Products!
Promotional products are indeed a powerful tool for increasing brand awareness and motivating consumer behavior. They provide tangible, long-lasting reminders of a brand or company. Here's a closer look at some of the popular promotional products and how you can use them effectively in your marketing campaigns…
Heavier Weight Paper Is a Better Communicator
Are you creating a brochure? Postcard? Sales letter? When you use heavier-weight paper, it gets more attention. That attention translates into a more positive perception of your brand and, according to a study from SAPPI North America, increases the likelihood that your information will be shared with friends.
Five Elements That Make Print Shine
In the ever-evolving marketing world, getting caught up in the digital buzz is easy. However, there's a timeless charm to a well-executed print campaign that captures attention and makes a lasting impression. Print has unique qualities that can elevate your direct mail efforts. Let’s look at five elements that make print special.
5 Ways to Use Direct Mail for Customer Retention
Direct mail is a powerful tool for retaining customers and building loyalty. It can be used to remind customers about your brand, offer exclusive discounts or promotions, and provide enticing content that keeps your consumers coming back. Let’s look at five ways you can incorporate direct mail into your customer retention efforts.
Planning an Event? You Need These 7 Tools
Are you planning an event? To maximize attendance, you need a comprehensive multichannel strategy incorporating various marketing tools. Let’s look at seven “must-have” elements to make your next event successful.
The Power of Gratitude: Saying "Thank You" to Your Donors
As a nonprofit, you know that donors are the lifeblood of your mission. That’s why saying “thank you” is not just courteous. It is vital. It strengthens relationships, encourages future giving, and helps you and your mission thrive. Let’s look at five ways to say “thank you” to your donors, not just during special events but at all times of the year.
Embracing the Summer Advantage: Why Smart Marketers Stay Active While Others Slow Down
Many businesses mistakenly think their marketing efforts should take a backseat as summer arrives. It's when people go on vacations, schools break for summer, and overall activity seems to slow down. Rather than pulling back, however, savvy marketers see the summer as an opportunity to ramp up. Why? Let’s take a look.
Harness the Power of Visuals to Tell Compelling Stories
Our brains process visual information 60,000 times more quickly than text. Hence the saying, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” That’s why selecting the right photos and illustrations for your campaign objectives is so important.
Tapping the Hidden Goldmine of Customer Retention
In today's competitive business landscape, who doesn’t want new customers? We all do! However, innovative businesses understand customer retention is the path to sustainable profitability. By nurturing and retaining existing customers, you can save on marketing costs and benefit from increased customer lifetime value and a more substantial brand reputation.
Case Study: The Power of a “Thank You” Note
When you are shipping products, do you include a simple thank you? You might be surprised by what a difference it can make. Most buyers open the box, take out their purchase, and recycle it with little thought. But opening the package to find a thoughtful and beautifully printed card can change that experience and win you a loyal customer.
Making Content Marketing Work for You
One of the fastest-growing types of marketing is content marketing. Why? Because it works. Content marketing positions you as a thought leader, establishes credibility, and is often the gateway to your customers discovering your business. One study found, for example, that year-over-year growth in unique website traffic is 7.8x higher for content marketing leaders than for followers (19.7% vs. 2.5%, Aberdeen). If your content is being provided in print, content marketing often drives them to check you out online in the first place.
The Marketing Importance of an Authentic Voice
Whether you are writing copy for direct mail, email, or mobile video, it is essential to be authentic. Indeed, Stackla has found that 90% of shoppers say that authenticity is important when deciding which brands they like and support. But maintaining an authentic voice doesn’t just “happen.” Like everything else, it takes planning. Here are five tips for maintaining an authentic voice and winning customer trust.
4 Things Direct Mail Does That Email Can’t
As a marketer, you know the value of email. You may also see the value of print marketing. But do you know the areas where one is better than another? Let’s look at four places where direct mail beats out email and does things email cannot do.
Want More Donations? Choose Print!
For nonprofits, every dollar they spend on overhead, administration, and marketing is a dollar not spent on their mission. Not surprisingly, there is an intense focus on which marketing channels are most effective. So which channel works best for nonprofits? A study by YouGov provides the answer: direct mail. In a survey of more than 1,150 U.S adults, YouGov found the following…
Want the Ticket to Converting Higher End Buyers? Try Personas
If you are trying to sell costume jewelry and organic smoothies, price and opportunity might motivate customers to purchase spontaneously or switch from a competitor. But if you sell higher-end or more complex products, it often takes a different approach.
QR Codes Are Everywhere — For Good Reason!
The global pandemic has had a profound impact on the world of consumer marketing, and one of these impacts has been to bring QR codes more into the mainstream. With consumers increasingly comfortable using QR codes, businesses can confidently leverage this marketing tool, making it more straightforward for customers to gain information, access coupons, and reply to offers.
5 Benefits of Having an Up-to-Date Mailing List
Keeping your mailing list up to date is essential for making the most of your marketing dollars. It ensures that your messages arrive in a timely fashion and provides other benefits such as cost savings and better targeting. Let’s look at five benefits of an up-to-date mailing list to motivate you to make this one of your top investments.
Creating Customer Loyalty
What does it take to create customer loyalty, the kind of loyalty that makes customers stick with you, even when their favorite sales representative, hair stylist or financial advisor moves on?
During Times of Uncertainty, Market Like a Leader
In today’s times of uncertainty, it can be challenging to know how to strike the right tone. While consumer spending remains strong, there is still much uncertainty about the future. Some Americans are doing quite well. Others are still struggling. For marketers, this means crafting messaging that is both optimistic and sensitive. It can be a tricky balance. Here are five tips for getting it right.