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10 Signs You Need a VDP-Ready Multichannel Partner
Variable data printing (VDP) has come a long way. The most effective campaigns use data to create relevant, personalized experiences across direct mail, email, digital channels, landing pages, and more. If your team is juggling multiple creative versions, data files,...
Building Together: Celebrating 22 Years of Polaris Direct (Part 1)
On July 10, the Polaris Direct team gathered at the scenic Oscar Barn in beautiful Hooksett, New Hampshire, to celebrate a major milestone: 22 years in business. This day, however, wasn’t just about looking back on our accomplishments, but honoring the people that made them possible. One of the most memorable elements of the event was a collaborative mosaic mural project, where all were asked to paint a “tile” in the mosaic. No one knew what the finished painting would look like. They just had to recreate the image on the one tile as their contribution to the whole. Our mural served as a visual representation of the power of teamwork. We all worked towards a single shared goal. No two tiles were alike, and that was exactly the point.
Disrupting the Digital Natives with Direct Mail
Generation Z has never known a world without technology. Known as digital natives, this up and coming generation of people born between 1997 and the early 2010s has always had the internet, social...
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...
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...
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...