Insights: Technology

What Makes Informed Delivery So Beneficial to Marketers?

a. Simple to integrate b. Cost-effective way to add another touchpoint c. Saves you 4% on postage d. All the above! Answer: All the Above! SIMPLE TO INTEGRATE  Adding Informed Delivery to your direct mail campaign is so easy, that it’s a no brainer! The minimum requirement to turn what would otherwise be just a…

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Direct Mail with a Tech Twist

  Who would have thought that direct mail and technology could be best friends? In fact, mail and tech make a perfect pair. Three basic tenets of mail piece design are: 1) it must be visually appealing with storytelling content, 2) offer up testimonials, and 3) include personalized messaging. All these principles still apply, but…

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It Is Not Too Late to Save 4% on Postage!

Looking for a new and creative way to integrate digital into your next direct marketing campaign? Look no further—Polaris Direct has the solution. Informed Delivery offers mailers the opportunity to connect with a consumer base of 45.9 million, reinforce your message, expand reach, and save money. Why should you use Informed Delivery for your next…

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QR Codes are Big Enough for the Big Game!

If you thought QR codes were already having a moment, they’re having an even bigger moment now thanks to the Coinbase commercial that ran during Super Bowl LVI. Over 92 million of us were tuned into the Super Bowl according to Sports Media Watch. Within the first few minutes of the Coinbase ad airing, over…

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Maximizing Efficiencies Through Strategic Partnerships

This year, and for the foreseeable future, industry experts are predicting – and are already seeing proof – that martech and automation are, and will continue to be, among the leaders in driving business growth. As a result, recent studies show marketers are relying more and more heavily on technology to drive efficiencies. According to…

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Combining Email and Direct Mail for Maximum ROI

At Polaris Direct, we advise new and existing clients to opt for multi-channel marketing strategies whenever possible. While we believe strongly in the power of a well-executed mail campaign, we also understand the potentially enhanced impact a multi-channel approach creates. Integrated multi-channel marketing campaigns can help expand audience reach and engagement, and ultimately increase ROI….

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Your Mailbox Just Went Digital!

Informed Delivery, a convenient (and FREE) service rolled out by the United States Postal Service (USPS) in 2017, provides customers with the option to receive a black-and-white preview (via email) of what’s coming in the mail on the day of delivery. Is Anyone Using Informed Delivery? Yes, absolutely. The service currently has over 13 million…

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Data Security Comes First

In today’s world of big data, changing technology, and hacker threats, security of information is on everyone’s mind—and for good reason. In the news, you often hear of data breaches that jeopardize customer or patient privacy. Recently reported, a medical records transcription company suffered from a data breach due to mediocre security measures. The breach exposed the sensitive…

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