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Open Rates Rely on These Surprisingly Similar Elements—in Both the Mailbox and Inbox

Posted January 31, 2018 by Mike Dietz in Direct Mail Tips

Whether it’s in the mailbox or the inbox, marketers everywhere know the importance of standing out amongst the competition to boost open rates and drive response. Getting a letter or email opened is the first barrier brands need to overcome in order to gain new customers or deepen their loyalty. Strong Subject Lines are Crucial […]

Keypoint Intelligence Study Shows Millennial Engagement Soars with Mail

Posted January 30, 2018 by Ashley Leone in Direct Marketing Trends

This past week, an article titled “Direct Mail Engages… Even with Millennials!” by Pat Nolan and Matt Swain from WhatTheyThink came across my desk. The piece summarizes some of the key findings of Keypoint Intelligence—InfoTrends’ recent research report, Annual State of Marketing Communications Survey. In case the title of the article didn’t clue […]

Privacy Day Is a Good Time to Check Easily-Missed Gaps in Your Security Practices

Posted January 26, 2018 by John Sobieck in Data Security

Data privacy is a colossal concern in an age when so much personal information is stored digitally. That goes double for marketers, who shoulder the responsibility for not only their own information, but that of their customers and prospects. In today’s connected world, consumers are continually generating large amounts of information about themselves, sometimes from […]

After the 2018 PIA Color Conference, a Unified Color Experience is Closer than Ever Before

Posted January 24, 2018 by Steve Malec in Direct Mail Marketing, Direct Marketing Trends

In direct mail, color consistency is critical—both to producing the mail itself and for the impression it makes on the person who receives it. Mail for a customer campaign is printed using multiple technologies. Recipients expect it to have a consistent appearance; for production, flexibility is key—being able to seamlessly move jobs as needed without […]

Postage Rates, Reforms, Reviews, and Retirement: A Postal Update for 2018

Posted January 19, 2018 by Kurt Ruppel in Postal Issues Updates

For football fans at IWCO Direct, January has already been an exciting month. Our hometown teams, the Minnesota Vikings and the Philadelphia Eagles, will meet this Sunday to decide who will represent the NFC in the Super Bowl. The Vikings are eager to be the first team to play a Super Bowl in their home […]

Recapping the Highlights of Winterberry Group’s 2018 Direct Marketing Outlook Presentation to the DMCNY

Posted January 17, 2018 by Hank Andersen in Direct Marketing Trends

The Direct Marketing Club of New York’s (DMCNY) Outlook Luncheon is always well attended by direct marketing professionals who are passionate about what they do and excited about the pace of change within the industry. But the people are just one of the reasons I’ve been involved with the DMCNY for more than 15 years; […]

The Importance of Mentoring to Build Leadership

Posted January 16, 2018 by Patrick Sondreal in Announcements, Careers

January is National Mentoring Month, and while IWCO Direct has strong ties to local youth mentoring, we wanted to share how our Continuous Improvement (CI) efforts impact our internal mentoring initiatives. In a previous blog, I discussed how Continuous Improvement is used to help develop strong leaders. When strong leaders are present in organizations, […]

How We Promote Workplace Diversity with “The Platinum Rule”

Posted January 12, 2018 by Bev Lohs in Announcements

IWCO Direct is proud of its diverse workforce, which includes a wide array of lifestyles, cultural backgrounds, and perspectives. With next Monday being Martin Luther King (MLK) Day, we wanted to honor the workplace diversity that makes our facilities and communities so strong. Our commitment to workplace diversity makes a valuable impact on both […]

Data-Driven Marketing Trends for 2018

Posted January 10, 2018 by Krista Black in Direct Marketing Trends

Ah, the week before the New Year… otherwise known as “my week to catch up on absolutely everything I’ve been procrastinating about for the past month.” My house is clean, my inbox is organized, I’m writing this blog—and I’m reading up on articles predicting what 2018 has in store for marketers and their data-driven marketing […]

After the Storm—It’s Time to Take Stock of Your Disaster Recovery Plan & Make Improvements

Posted January 9, 2018 by Michael Henry in Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

We’ve all seen the news reports, photos, and tragic stories of towns and businesses impacted by natural disasters. Business professionals who are forced to deal with the aftermath of a natural disaster may experience a range of emotions from relief that it’s over and that they had a disaster recovery plan in place to regret […]

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