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Five Practical Ways to Incorporate AI into Your Next Direct Marketing Campaign
At Polaris Direct, we’re always exploring new ways to help our clients achieve better results through more effective and efficient marketing. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the most powerful tools driving innovation today, helping marketers refine strategies,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Winterberry Group’s Annual Report is Out!
Reflecting on 2019 Trends Anyone in the marketing and advertising industries seeking to be in-the-know for 2020 should get their hands on this report, STAT. The Winterberry Group, led by Senior Managing Partner Bruce Biegel and team for eleven years now, puts out an...
Keep Your Data Clean
The Importance of Clean Data Data is more than just a buzz word in today’s marketing arena; it’s a critical tool for any business trying to maximize the reach of their sales and marketing efforts. But not all data is created equal — or at least, it shouldn’t be. Data...
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...