Happy Independence Day from the Birthplace of America
Residing in—and now living just outside—the city of Philadelphia my entire life has been a great experience. It’s given me and my family an opportunity to explore the many different cultural and historical aspects of our country’s history. Philadelphia has some of the best 5-star restaurants, nightlife, world-class sporting events, and concerts that I’ve been […]
Happy Independence Day (Whenever It Is)!
Similar to how there are often misconceptions about direct mail, there are also misconceptions about the 4th of July and the Declaration of Independence. You might be surprised to learn that America really declared its independence from Britain on July 2nd instead of July 4th, the day we celebrate as […]
Happy Fourth of July from IWCO Direct
The Fourth of July is a time to get together and celebrate the freedoms this great nation awards to us. Across the country, Americans gather with friends, family and neighbors to indulge in cook-outs, parades and patriotic music. 239 years ago our second president, John Adams, wrote in a letter to his wife, Abigail, that […]
Here’s to a Safe and Happy Fourth of July
This Fourth of July marks the 238th anniversary of our nation’s independence. As an American company, IWCO Direct takes pride in our country’s history and the people we serve. Many of us are looking forward to celebrating the holiday tomorrow with our friends and family. Some will gather with neighbors to watch town parades, […]
Retail Marketing Trends: Fourth of July Spending Up 58%
It doesn’t seem possible after such a slow start to summer, but Independence Day is here. We’d like to wish all our readers a happy Fourth of July, and while direct marketing may not be at the top of your to-do list tomorrow, I wanted to kick off the holiday by examining an important retail […]
Important Paper-Based Documents in U.S. History
Happy 4th of July to all of our loyal readers. Since we spend so much time writing about paper-based communication, we thought it would be fun to play a little trivia. In 2003 the National Archives and Records Administration, National History Day and U.S. News & World Report conducted a poll called, The People’s […]