AI has become one of the most widely used marketing tools. Depending on the study you consult, 43% to 88% of marketers now use it to create content. Yet a common frustration keeps surfacing: the results feel generic. The drafts are technically correct but say little that a reader would remember. The answer isn’t to give up on AI. It’s to be clear about which parts of the work belong to the tool and which belong to you.

Many businesses mistakenly believe that to make their print marketing more sustainable, they must sacrifice quality or price. But that isn’t necessarily true. Many choices that reduce environmental impact also reduce waste, improve targeting, and lower costs.

Since 1964, Marina Graphic Center has built its business in Hawthorne, California on personal service, so we know that strong customer relationships do not happen by accident. More companies are now investing in a strategy called customer intimacy, yet several common myths can keep businesses from getting it right. Here is what the strategy really involves.

The narrative has been consistent for years: Digital is rising, print is fading. But the data tell a more complicated story. Across multiple industries and consumer segments, print is quietly regaining ground. Not out of nostalgia, but because it works in ways digital increasingly doesn’t.

A great marketing campaign starts with accurate, current data, and the most reliable data you can get is the kind customers give you willingly. Purchased lists and third-party data have their place, but self-reported information is almost always more accurate, more current, and more actionable. The question is how to get customers to share it. Here are five approaches that work. Offer Something Worth Sharing For People are far more willing to provide personal information when

Personalization has become one of those buzzwords that sound more intimidating than they actually are. Many businesses assume it’s expensive, technically complex, or only realistic for companies with large marketing budgets. The reality is that meaningful personalization is often simpler than you think, and you may already have the data you need to do it.

Here's what most marketers believe: Direct mail is for driving foot traffic. Email is for driving online purchases.

Everyone's using AI for marketing copy these days. ChatGPT, Claude, whatever tool fits your workflow. The question isn't whether AI can produce decent content. The question is how to use it to deliver the most value.

Does this challenge sound familiar? How do you personalize direct mail at the scale customers expect without a massive marketing budget or sophisticated data infrastructure? The answer? Look at what your email is already telling you.

Most marketers approach direct mail the same way: Think about the list, nail the messaging, get the design right. Done, right? Not quite. There's actually a step that comes before all of that. It's the one that determines whether your campaign works or falls flat.

You're staring at a blank page, tasked with creating sales brochure copy from scratch. What should you include? How do you make it compelling without being a trained writer? The good news? Effective brochure writing follows straightforward principles anyone can apply.

While inboxes are overflowing, the mailbox is becoming high-value real estate for loyalty programs. Direct mail lands in the recipients’ hands, creating a tactile connection that digital channels cannot replicate. In an age of "digital fatigue," the physical nature of a mailer offers a sensory experience that demands attention.

Want your marketing to resonate? Send relevant, targeted messaging. Nothing lands flatter than a marketing pitch that is completely off the mark. But creating targeted messaging requires reliable data. Where do you get it? Here are five proven data sources to consider.

Want to outperform your competitors with your direct mail pieces consistently? Go big! Oversized postcards consistently outperform smaller formats. Here's why...

Every marketing campaign starts with a choice: print or digital? The honest answer is that both have a place. Digital is hard to beat when you need speed, are targeting younger audiences, or are aiming for real-time engagement. But print has something digital cannot replicate...

Visual design drives many print marketing decisions, but tactile elements, such as the physical feel of printed materials, create equally powerful connections between brands and customers. The power of touch to influence desire to purchase is called “haptic perception.” When applied to printed marketing, tactile sensory experiences create deeper, more memorable brand connections than visual elements alone. Physical texture significantly impacts how customers evaluate product

Ever wonder why information in some marketing channels seems to stick with you more than in others? The answer might be hardwired into your brain. Welcome to the world of neuromarketing, the study of how our brains respond to different types of marketing stimuli. When it comes to high-value purchases like home renovations, solar installations, or major services, the research reveals something fascinating: physical mail elicits stronger brain responses than digital alternative

Your brochures, flyers, and direct mail pieces still look professional. The design works. But something feels off, the messaging sounds dated, the headlines lack punch, or the copy no longer connects with today's customers. Here's the good news: You don't need to redesign everything from scratch. AI-powered tools can quickly and affordably refresh your existing print materials, updating content while preserving what already works. Modernize Copy Without Touching Design Maybe

When budgets are tight, wise paper choices can make a big difference in your printing costs without sacrificing the quality of your final product. Here are three practical strategies to help you get more value from every project. Prioritize "Value" Not every print job requires premium paper. While specialty stocks have their place, many printed materials perform just as well with more economical options. For example, consider whether your flyer truly needs that heavy, coated

While your competitors obsess over click-through rates and algorithm changes, a marketing channel quietly delivers results that digital marketers dream of. Direct mail isn't making a comeback. It never left. And if it's not part of your current strategy, you're leaving serious opportunities on the table. The Numbers Tell the Story Direct mail boasts response rates that make email marketers jealous. With average response rates of 9% for existing customers and 5% for new prospe