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Got Value? Find It, Market It, Reap the Profits

A well-defined business value proposition is crucial for attracting and retaining customers. This proposition communicates a company's unique benefits and value, setting it apart from competitors.

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5 Tips for Boosting Your Donor Retention Rate

The average donor retention rate for nonprofits is between 40% and 45%. That means for every 100 donors you have, only 40-45 will donate the following year. But what if you could retain more of them? Imagine the impact on your mission!

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5 Surprising Ways to Market with Packaging

Packaging is one of your most essential marketing tools if you sell products on the retail shelf. When buyers decide between two products, labels and packaging can be the deciding factor.

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Creative Gatefolds That Get Attention

Want to get your customers’ attention? Incorporate creative folds that add dimension and interest. Gatefolds, in particular, are cost-effective tools that add high interest and engagement to your pieces. Whether you are producing marketing collateral, event invitations, or direct mail, these fun, creative folds can repeatedly engage your audience with your marketing content.

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Embracing Authenticity in Imperfection

There is a profound appreciation for originality and uniqueness in the realm of classic cars. The term used to describe these cars is “survivors.” While restored cars hold their appeal, the originals bearing signs of wear and tear are indeed treasures, albeit more challenging to come by.

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How You Can Make Personalization Easy

Talk about personalized communications is all around us. Yet, only some businesses are using personalization in their marketing. The reasons vary, from thinking it’s too expensive to it’s too difficult to do. The reality is that neither is true.

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5 Ways to Maximize Direct Mail for Nonprofits

If you’re a nonprofit, you know how critical direct mail is to your fundraising. In fact, according to MobileCause, donors are three times more likely to give online in response to a direct mail appeal than an email. Here are five tips to maximize your efforts.

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For True Personalization, Look Beyond Demographics

As marketers, we have more data at our fingertips than ever. Data is all around us, from in-house customer information to third-party demographic and behavioral data. However, having more data doesn’t, by itself, generate success.

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5 Tips for Better Direct Mail Pieces

Want to create awesome direct mail? You must always carefully consider the list, the message, and the call to action, but other factors make a highly effective mail piece, too.

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4 Reasons Your Customers Might Be Defecting

Your existing customers are your most profitable customers. They buy more frequently, and they spend more when they do. But are you paying sufficient attention to them? Could you be losing customers without knowing it?

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Got Brand Identity? You Can! (Here’s How)

Do brands have identities? Sure they do! Think about some companies most associated with a strong brand identity: Starbucks, Nike, Apple, and Coca-Cola. When you think about these brands, you think about more than products.

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Thoughts for the Grateful Season

Being grateful is sometimes very easy. At other times, it can be difficult. When all is in sync and life is functioning as our gift of good, gratitude takes very little effort.

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When Does Print Marketing Beat Digital?

Print and email are powerful tools for getting information out there quickly or engaging your audience on a frequent or programmatic basis. But when you want to communicate with your audience at a deep and emotional level, you want to turn to print.

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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…

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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.

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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.

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