In a recent announcement, the United States Postal Service (USPS) unveiled its proposed price adjustments scheduled to take effect on January 21, 2024. The changes, approved by the USPS board of governors, aim to address operational costs and support the financial stability outlined in the Delivering for America 10-year plan. Key Changes: First-Class Forever Stamp: […]
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In an era where authenticity reigns supreme, consumers crave genuine brand messaging that resonates with their values. According to HubSpot, a company’s brand message serves as a vital tool to build trust with their audience. In fact, 46% of consumers in the U.S. prefer to buy from brands they can trust. But how do you
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When it comes to printed projects, efficiency and cost-effectiveness are key considerations for businesses and individuals alike. By following a set of practical “printing tips,” you can optimize your printing budget, save valuable resources, and achieve high-quality results. In this post, we have compiled a list of essential printing tips to provide you with a
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In a world dominated by digital media, print has regained its value by offering unique advantages to marketing and branding efforts. Comprehensive print, packaging, environmental graphics, and direct mail each bring distinct benefits that resonate with audiences and enhance the overall brand experience. Let’s delve into the value that each of these print elements contributes
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Trade shows have been a staple of businesses’ marketing strategies for decades. While these in-person events declined during the pandemic, they are now on the rebound, allowing companies to take advantage of fresh, new opportunities. With 82% of trade show attendees having buying power, it’s easy to see why businesses are excited. Preparing for a
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CAMI Technologies has developed a video communication platform that prioritizes personal engagement through its patent-pending QR code technology, CAMIcodes. CAMI allows brands to develop targeted, authentic videos to quickly reach their target audiences while also allowing consumers to connect with family and friends. The team at GV is proud to announce that, as a preferred
Understanding buyer psychology is key to grabbing a consumers’ attention and moving them towards a buying decision. The 6 Principles of Marketing Persuasion by Dr. Robert Cialdini is one of the most influential models in this approach. Cialdini’s six principles – reciprocity, social proof, liking, commitment and consistency, authority and scarcity – can help boost results and
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Want to geek out on marketing science? Check out neuromarketing, a field examining consumers’ responses to marketing stimuli. Neuroscience looks at how the brain receives and processes information, and neuromarketing looks specifically at the impact of this process on the various marketing channels. Spoiler alert: These studies consistently find that while email is an important
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Want to know what’s moving and shaking in the direct mail market? You can’t go wrong by looking to Who’s Mailing What! (WMW!), a database of nearly 200,000 direct mail pieces scanned and analyzed by text, images, vertical market and more. Recently, WMW! analyzed its database and found that the copy used in direct mail today is
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When planning a marketing campaign, businesses often think they have to choose between direct mail and email. Not true! The intelligent approach is to use both. Here are five ways to use direct mail and email together to get the best results. Use print when email addresses aren’t (yet) available. You can’t send emails to people
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