Entries by PelHughes

Myths about direct mail

Let’s talk about Direct Mail. You might have some notions about the age old promotional method, but today we’re going to do some truth telling and clear up any of those misgivings. By the end of this blog post, we hope  you see Direct Mail’s crazy potential to help your business grow. Here we go… […]

Proven and effective brochure designs for automotive campaigns

Need to run an automotive campaign?   For more than 60 years, we’ve provided seamless, results-oriented marketing solutions – from commercial printing and direct mail to brand management for clients across multiple industries throughout the United States. We will provide you with enhanced automotive campaigns and design concepts to increase tracking, lead generation, and marketing […]

How Augmented Reality Can Grow Your Retail Business

Do you know what augmented reality is? You probably should, because this technology is about to infiltrate the world of commerce in a big way.   So what exactly is augmented reality? According to web tech guru Margaret Rouse of WhatIs.com, “augmented reality is the integration of digital information with the user’s environment in real […]

Are all printing companies created equal?

No matter how digital and tech-savvy you are at your marketing firm, you’re more than likely still going to need printing services from time to time — for signs, for direct mail outs, for networking invitations, and much, much more. On the surface, it might seem that all printing companies are created equal, but a […]

How to choose the best paper for your message and brand

When it comes to methods of modern communication, sometimes paper can seem like a vestige of the past. We tend to get caught up in the digital words and graphics of our modern world.   But what about the power of the tactile? The impact of giving your customer something to touch and experience? When […]

Grab your customer’s attention with a Personalized URL (PURL)

One of the best ways to grab your customer’s attention is to make them the main event. How? Through customization of your campaign, of course. No – the idea of using the first and last name of your target in an email or mailer isn’t quite novel, but the Personalized URL (PURL) seems to be […]

Mohawk MakeReady: Resources for Digital Printing

Everybody loves a deal. That’s why the team here at Pel Hughes is in love with Mohawk MakeReady and the site’s free downloadable resources. We’re not talking about wordy white papers or useless guides. We’re talking FREE dielines (templates for packages that show cut lines and folds of a package on a flattened surface) your […]

Dos and Don’ts if you are considering direct mail

Direct mail marketing to potential customers can be a very effective and lucrative tool in your marketing toolbelt. You just have to know how to use it to your advantage. There are lots of DOs and DON’Ts when it comes to direct mail campaigns. Here are some of them: DO:   Test and measure, then […]

Pel Hughes 2017 Holiday Campaign

How can you get a 32% response rate? We did! For our 2017 Holiday Campaign, we decided to make it extra interactive. We conceived a highly organized and personalized (and FUN) campaign to stand out from the generic campaigns that tend to go out during the holidays. To accomplish this, our design team created goofy caricatures […]

Can an online marketing portal help you?

In today’s ever-changing digital marketing world, marketing pros are in constant need of the most up-to-date data sheets, brochures, logos, videos, photos, and a wide array of other digital products — in one easy-to-access and user-friendly place. Does such a thing exist? Yes, yes it does. It’s called an online marketing portal, and it automates […]