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Building Together: Celebrating 22 Years of Polaris Direct (Part 2)
In Part 1, we shared the inspiration behind our 22nd anniversary celebration, a day devoted to creating connections. At the center of that event was a collaborative art project: a hand-painted mosaic mural created by the Polaris Direct team. Now, we’re proud to unveil the completed mural… And it turned out even better than we imagined.
3 Key Reasons to Integrate Performance Marketing
Direct mail, or as we like to call it, Performance Marketing, offers distinct advantages that digital channels just can’t match. Here are three key reasons why businesses should...
Maximizing Sustainability Amid Evolving Environmental Conditions
This PRINTING United Alliance article explores how more printers are now paying attention to how the climate outside impacts what’s happening inside their facilities. How can they make smart business decisions? Follow the data.
How Specialty Print Can Add Value and Boost Revenue
The direct mail industry has evolved to a point where we know that highly-personalized mail drives a higher ROI, but what about mail with print embellishments? At Polaris Direct, we’ve seen...
How Specialty Print Can Add Value and Boost Revenue
The direct mail industry has evolved to a point where we know that highly-personalized mail drives a higher ROI, but what about mail with print embellishments? At Polaris Direct, we’ve seen increases in engagement when embellishments are added to a personalized...
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!
The Direct Mail Revolution is Now!
1. DIRECT MAIL IS TRENDING UP After seeing a 1% increase in mail volumes last year, direct mail is predicted to be a popular channel for marketers in 2023, as the majority of budgets are shifting towards spending more on direct mail.1 According to this year’s...
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...
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,...
3 Tips for a Nonprofit Direct Mail Appeal
Nonprofits are consistently brainstorming new, meaningful ways to engage with their donor base, and to attract new donors to help fund their mission. Creating a strong and efficient fundraising campaign is based on one simple word: Trust. So, what strategies can help...