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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.
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...
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...
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...
3 Tips for Marketers in a Difficult Economy
With inflation (unfortunately) on the rise, the pressure is on for marketers to do more with less, increasing or maintaining their sales while cutting costs wherever they can. Here are three tips to help you do just that: Practice good data hygiene. Cleansing your...
3 Trends Marketers Should Consider in 2022
Social Responsibility Millennials have led the charge in considering WHO they’re buying from – not just WHAT they’re buying – and this trend continues as Gen Z enters the consumer conversation. Brands that are trying to limit their environmental impact or support a...
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...
2022 USPS Promotions Help Mailers Save on Postage!
Each year, the United States Postal Service offers promotional discounts to mailers in eligible categories. The 2022 categories are the same as last year, however the time periods and eligibility requirements are slightly different. The good news is that many of the...
2021 Forecast: 100% Chance of Direct Mail
The forecast is in: 2021 is predicted to “rain” direct mail. As we weather the storm brought on by the pandemic, more and more consumers are in search of content that makes them feel connected, and 65% of consumers say receiving mail lifts their spirits.1 With the...