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October 29, 2026

Personalization in Direct Mail: What's Actually Worth the Extra Cost

Personalized direct mail can boost response rates, but not every kind of personalization is worth the added cost. Here's what actually earns its keep. ...

October 22, 2026

How to Build a Multichannel Marketing Calendar That Actually Uses Mail and Digital Together

Mail and digital planned on separate calendars rarely reinforce each other. Here's how to build one calendar that actually coordinates both. ...

October 15, 2026

In-House vs. Outsourced Mail Production: How to Know When You've Outgrown DIY

In-house mail production works fine until volume, complexity, or compliance requirements outgrow it. Here's how to tell when that's happened....

October 8, 2026

Use It or Lose It: How to Spend Down Q4 Marketing Budget on Channels That Actually Work

Leftover Q4 budget doesn't have to go to waste on channels that won't move the needle. Here's where to actually spend it before the year closes out....

October 1, 2026

How USPS Postal Rate Changes Affect Your Mailing Budget (and How to Prepare)

USPS rate changes hit mailing budgets every year, but the increases aren't always as painful as they look on paper. Here's how to actually prepare for one. ...

September 24, 2026

The Email That Almost Sent a Six-Figure Mailing Out Wrong

A single unclear email nearly sent a high-volume mailing out wrong. Here's why communication gaps between agencies and mail partners cause the most expensive mistakes, and how to close them before print....

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