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…
Read Full PostLooking 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…
Read Full PostIf 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…
Read Full PostThis 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…
Read Full PostAt 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….
Read Full PostAmplify Your Message with Multiple Touchpoints Do you have an upcoming mailing in the works? Now is the time to try out Informed Delivery by USPS. Why? Beginning September 1, 2019, and going through November 30, 2019, USPS is offering a 2% discount off postage for mailings that incorporate Informed Delivery campaigns as part of…
Read Full PostInformed 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…
Read Full PostModern businesses know that today’s marketing must be diverse. It is no longer viable to use the “spray and pray” tactic in hopes of generating leads and making a profit. While marketing to audience segments is still better than marketing without parameters, to stand out in a noisy market, today’s businesses have to get personal…
Read Full PostIn 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…
Read Full PostA digital storm has taken over the world of marketing, with strong waves of technology and a battering of information leaving some marketers lost at sea. What’s strong enough to keep us all from drifting away? An anchor, and that anchor is direct mail. I don’t know about you, but my email inbox is out…
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