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Managing Bleeds and Safe Zones
When designing print materials, ensuring the correct setup of bleeds and safe zones is crucial to achieving a professional, polished look. These elements help prevent important design elements from being cut off during the trimming process and ensure that your print pieces are visually appealing and error-free. In this blog post, we’ll explore what bleeds
The Importance of File Resolution
When preparing for a print project, whether it’s a brochure, flyer, or poster, one of the most crucial aspects of prepress work is ensuring the file resolution is correct. While this might seem like a small detail, poor resolution can have a significant impact on the final print quality, leaving you with blurred images, pixelation,
The Many Faces Of Images
Understanding Image Formats, Resolution, and Quality for Successful Printing In the world of print design, images are more than just a visual element—they are the heart and soul of your marketing materials, brochures, business cards, posters, and much more. Whether you’re creating a stunning visual for a campaign or simply working on a flyer, the
Booklets By The Numbers
In the world of print marketing, booklets are often overlooked, yet they possess the power to engage and inform in ways that other formats simply cannot. When done right, a booklet serves not only as a marketing tool but as a storytelling medium, capable of sparking curiosity, building trust, and converting prospects into loyal customers.
Varnishes and Coatings: Creating the Wow
When it comes to print marketing, sometimes it’s not just about the ink on paper. it’s about the wow factor.
The Power and Precision of Black in Design
Getting the balance of black just right is essential for achieving high-quality, visually appealing designs.
The Mystery of Spot Colors: A Quick Guide
Many people are familiar with Pantone. By understanding how Pantone spot colors are created and used, you can simplify the process.
The Math of Folding Panels
From managing your budget to improving print design, math is all around us, and it doesn’t have to be intimidating.
Exploring the World of Digital vs. Offset Printing
When it comes to printing, two methods stand out: digital printing and offset printing. Both have their strengths and are suitable for different types of projects, but understanding their differences can help you make the best decision for your specific needs. In this blog post, we’ll explore the world of digital vs. offset printing, compare
Color Elegance: Unlocking the Power of Color in Print Design
Color is more than just a visual element—it’s a powerful communication tool that can convey emotion, build brand identity, and create lasting impressions. When it comes to print, color elegance is about achieving that perfect balance of vibrancy, sophistication, and consistency. Whether you’re designing brochures, business cards, posters, or packaging, the colors you choose have
The Impact of Extended Gamut
In the world of printing, color accuracy is paramount. Whether you’re designing a brand logo, a marketing brochure, or a packaging concept, color is often the first thing your audience notices. Extended Gamut is a game-changer in color reproduction, offering a wider and more precise color range than ever before. If you’re aiming to push
Experiencing An Eclipse
Some things you just have to experience. Every once in a while an experience touches our hearts and minds. Something that makes us glad to be alive. Something that makes us treasure our senses; our ability to touch, smell, taste, hear and see. These senses enhance our awareness of who we are and allow us
The Life of Paper: From Forests to Print Marketing
The life of paper plays a crucial role in our world. While paper gets a bad rap, the case for using it is stronger than you might think.
1001 Ways to Print
In this guide, we’ll explore the most popular ways to print and help you choose the one that’s best for your project.
Hybrid vs. Stochastic Screening in Lithographic Printing: What You Need to Know
Today’s post delves into what you need to know about hybrid screening and stochastic screening. Each method comes with its own pros and cons.
Proof to Print
Ensuring Consistent Color from Proof to Final Print is essential in custom printing. The proofing & printing methods used often differ.
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Creating a Cohesive Cross-Channel Experience
In today’s marketing landscape, consumers are constantly shifting between different platforms—websites, social media, email, print, and more. This presents a challenge: how can brands create a cohesive cross-channel experience that seamlessly connects all touchpoints and engages their audience effectively? The key to a successful marketing campaign is integration. When executed properly, a cross-channel campaign can

Recycling Results: How to Maximize Your Marketing Impact
In today’s fast-paced marketing world, businesses are always looking for ways to get the most out of their campaigns—both in terms of budget and long-term impact. One often-overlooked yet powerful way to maximize your marketing efforts is through recycling results. No, we’re not talking about the literal recycling of materials but rather the idea of

Creating A Beautiful Message
How to Craft a Message That Resonates and Converts In today’s crowded marketing landscape, creating a beautiful message isn’t just about crafting clever copy or using striking visuals—it’s about delivering an experience that resonates with your audience on a deeper level. Whether you’re launching a new product, announcing an event, or simply building brand awareness,

Maintain Your True Colors: The Importance of Brand Consistency
Consumers trust certain visual cues, like color, to tell them what to expect from a product. This is the power of brand consistency.
Repetition, Repetition, Repetition
When striving toward any goal, there’s often one key factor that leads to success. In marketing, it’s repetition.
The Payoff for Nonprofits
When it comes to maximizing marketing and fundraising, choosing the right tool for the job is crucial. The most effective approach depends.
Getting Back to Basics
In marketing, simplicity often leads to the best results and makes operations more stable and effective. Let’s get back to basics!
How to Use Personalization in Direct Mail
When it comes to direct mail marketing, personalization is one of the most powerful tools you can use to engage your audience. Personalizing your direct mail pieces not only makes recipients feel valued but also boosts the likelihood of them taking action. In this blog post, we’ll explore how to effectively use personalization in direct
The Postage Elephant
Navigating the Costs and Benefits of Direct Mail Campaigns When it comes to direct mail campaigns, the cost of postage often becomes a significant consideration for marketers. It’s easy to overlook, but understanding postage rates and how they impact your budget can make or break the success of a campaign. In fact, for many businesses,
USPS Rules, Tools, and Tips
In today’s fast-paced digital world, one marketing tactic still holds tremendous power: direct mail. While email inboxes overflow with messages, a well-crafted piece of direct mail can stand out and leave a lasting impression. But to fully capitalize on this marketing tool, you need to understand the key rules, leverage the right tools, and follow
To EDDM or Not to EDDM: Choosing The Right Direct Mail Marketing Method
The goal of direct mail marketing is simple: getting your message into the hands of the right audience by choosing the right method.
Letters, Flats, and Parcels: USPS Mail Categories Explained
letters, flats, and parcels—represent specific types of mailpieces based on their physical attributes, not just their general form.
Checking Your List, Twice
Business is Personal
Imagine mowing your lawn when your mower suddenly breaks down. A cloud of smoke billows out, leaving you with a useless paperweight. Now, you’re stuck with an uneven lawn that looks like alien crop circles. You need your neighbor’s help. How should you approach them? Two Ways to Ask for Help There are two ways