Performance Marketing Insights
IWCO Direct Presents Live at NPF “Direct Mail: The Key to Marketing Success”
Wow! Who would have thought when the postal community gathered in May 2019 for the National Postal Forum (NPF) in Indianapolis that it would be three long years before our community could get together in-person again? That’s why this admitted “postal geek” is so eager to reconnect with his mailing industry friends at this year’s National Postal Forum at the Phoenix Convention Center, where the theme will be “Facing the Future. Together.”
APTech Sponsored Amplify Show Coming to Minneapolis
During my more than 30 years in the print industry, I have seen direct mail as a media form constantly evolve and change. You must adapt and grow with the advances in technology, or be left out in the cold (and I am not just saying that as a resident of Minnesota.) As a board member of the Association for Print Technology (APTech), and VP of Operations at IWCO Direct, I feel it is important to share information on the new technology, latest trends, and events in the print industry with our valued clients.
Integrating Digital and Physical Media Drives Success with Millennials and Gen Z
It’s no mystery why brands want to market to millennials and Gen Z consumers. The U.S. alone is home to approximately 87.5 million millennials (born 1981-1996). That sounds impressive—until you learn that the latter Gen Z (born 1996-2012) is the largest generation in American history, making up 27% of the population. Together, the two generations hold $165 billion in purchasing power.
Postal Reform Becomes Law as USPS Announces 2022 Postage Rate Increase
March and April have been eventful months for the mailing industry and marketers. The President has signed the Postal Service Reform Act of 2022 into law. The Postal Service also filed a proposal for a 2022 postage rate increase with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC), with rates set to increase in July.
Direct Mail Testing: Why Good is Never Good Enough — And How to Keep Getting Better
Do you ever get the feeling we live in a “what have you done for me lately” world? Maybe it’s not a feeling for you; it’s your reality. If your work is measured in any meaningful way — and more is these days since data makes the world go ‘round — you could find yourself thinking that good is never good enough. That might be true, but there is an upside. Direct mail testing is a good example of how measurement is a positive.
IWCO Direct’s Employee Engagement Committees Build Connections and Encourage Teamwork that Leads to Award-Winning Performance
With more than 1,500 employees who work on three campuses plus remote offices, how do you keep your team engaged, dedicated to excellence, and excited to work each day? At IWCO Direct, the answer is our employee engagement committees. Employee Engagement Committees Create Connections in a Pandemic Environment When I rejoined IWCO Direct after more […]
IWCO Direct Wins Gold Mailbox ECHO Award
For the second year in a row, the IWCO Direct Marketing Creative Services team has been honored at the International ECHO Awards sponsored by the Association of National Advertisers (ANA). We are proud that the extraordinary success for our healthcare client has been recognized with the 2022 USPS Gold Mailbox Award. It is further proof […]
Creating Order from Chaos: How IWCO Direct 1to1 Simplifies AEP
There is a tendency to view technology merely as supporting work activities. Without question, technology enables efficient workflow and simplifies activities. But technology is not just a supporting player in high performance marketing campaigns. The limit on what technology can accomplish is not functional capability, but rather the lack of vision to imagine what’s possible. […]
Our 53 Year Legacy is Only the Beginning: Our Plans for 2022 and Beyond
Happy Birthday to IWCO! 53 years is no small feat, and after spending just a few weeks here, I can say our legacy is built on the knowledge of the experts who make up our team. As the new CEO of this great company, I’d like to thank all my new colleagues for their warm […]
The Secret to Marketing Success is No Secret…it’s Building Strong Relationships
I have been a Marketer for more than 20 years. I have worked in retail, non-profit, and the entertainment industry, and spent the last 15 years working with some of the biggest brands within agencies. Regardless of the company or the industry vertical, I have learned the most critical element for success is a strong […]
