DPI Direct - Print and More

09/04/2026

In a sea of smooth envelopes, mailers with textured finishes get noticed. From high gloss and spot varnish to specialty processes, there are lots of options to choose from.

09/02/2026

61% of marketers say brand personality matters more than ever. That's according to HubSpot's 2026 State of Marketing report, which surveyed 1,500 marketers navigating the AI era.

The reason: the internet is flooded with AI slop. Low quality. High volume. Zero human touch.

63% say they need more unique, human-centered content just to stand out.

This is print's moment. Something physical and well-crafted breaks through in a way AI content never will.

09/01/2026

You may have the most exceptional product in the world, but if your packaging does not grab attention, your competitor gets the sale. A national study found that 72% of consumers say packaging design influences their purchasing decisions, and the numbers climb even higher among younger, more educated, and more affluent shoppers. We share the strategies that turn great packaging into a true competitive advantage in our latest blog post.

Are You Giving Your Packaging Love? When you think about your most influential marketing channels, does packaging come to mind? If not, it should. If retailers are selling your products, the packaging is often customers’ first experience with your brand. You may have the most exceptional product i...

08/28/2026

Drip marketing is built on one core idea: lead nurturing. You send regular communications over time, often across multiple channels, to move a customer through the sales funnel.

Smart marketers know print has to be part of that mix. Direct mail belongs right alongside email, mobile marketing, and newsletters, deployed at the right stage of the sales process.

Skip print and you're not doing multichannel. You're doing partial channel.

08/26/2026

A digital ad vanishes the second someone scrolls past. Print doesn't.

Direct mail lands somewhere far less cluttered than an inbox or a feed: the mailbox. A thoughtfully designed piece, whether it's a postcard, a dimensional mailer, or something personalized, ends up physically in someone's hands. That simple fact gives it a shot at real attention, the kind a banner ad or another marketing email rarely gets.

We help brands break through the clutter with mail that actually gets seen and remembered.

08/21/2026

In Lob’s State of Direct Mail: Business Insights 2026 Report, 90% of marketing leaders say that the direct mail share of their marketing budgets increased this year.- Two Sides NA

08/19/2026

It takes time for the seeds you plant today to germinate into future business. Essential to all of this is to communicate effectively with your target audience. Consult with us to learn how our technology and expertise can support these efforts.

08/12/2026

USPS just dropped its 2027 Promotions Calendar, and there's a lot to be excited about. New discounts are coming for Tactile/Sensory & Interactive Mail, Integrated Technology, First-Class Mail Advertising, Direct Mail Discovery, and Impact Messaging, plus add-ons for Informed Delivery and Sustainability.

Check out the full details and registration dates here: https://www.usps.com/business/promotions-incentives.htm

Let's connect soon and start mapping out your 2027 campaigns so you don't miss out on these savings.

Businesses can save money sending advertising mail using USPS direct mail promotions. Check our current incentive programs and discounts to see if one is right for your mail marketing campaign.

08/07/2026

Touch is one of the most basic ways we make sense of the world around us. So when a printed piece has real texture to it, a soft touch finish, a raised detail, heavier stock, that sense of touch does something a screen never can.

It creates a connection. The kind people remember, and the kind that makes a brand feel more real.

08/05/2026

Print marketing delivers response rates that are 37% higher than email marketing.- Association of National Advertisers (ANA)