Surviving the Paper Storm

Why are the Paper Markets remaining extremely tight? Post-pandemic demand for graphic paper is outpacing an already thin global supply. All graphic paper grades and basis weights and finishes are oversold for Q4 with orders exceeding saleable capacity. All paper manufacturers have moved to an allocation/reservation system. Why? The main reasons for the decrease in paper supply …

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Checking Out Checks

It is not uncommon to hear statements like: “Paper checks will likely be extinct by 2026.” Or “The remaining lifetime of checks is directly related to the death rate among citizens over age 65.” However, checks are still with us even though they have been declining since the 1990’s. The number of checks being written …

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Survey Reveals Increased Consumer Interest in Direct Mail, Other Traditional Media Channels

Submitted: Kathi Rowzie from Two Sides A recent study, about direct mail, released by R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company, a leading global provider of marketing and business communications, reveals that traditional marketing channels, including word of mouth, direct mail, and in-store signage, are largely untapped by marketers. The study, based on surveys of both U.S. marketing professionals …

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Print Marketing for the Healthcare Industry

Print marketing in healthcare, when used along with digital marketing has been proven to be the best way to stand out in the crowded online world.  Combining print marketing and digital marketing can be the perfect way to generate new leads and increase brand awareness in the healthcare sector. Patients have more options than ever …

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What is Die-Cutting?

Die-cutting is a finishing process that uses specialized machines and tools to convert stock material by cutting, forming, and shearing. In printing, die cuts are used to create custom shapes and designs. It starts with a part called, unsurprisingly, a die. A manufactured die is a specialized piece of wood and metal used to cut …

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The Folded Self-Mailer. The perfect solution for your next direct mail piece.

One of the most eye-catching direct mail pieces you can find is the folded self-mailer.  Because this marketing piece is trifold, bifold or oblong it does not require an envelope.  It is secured with either glue or tabs so your target market can immediately be wowed by the visuals. It is the perfect in-between solution …

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