Entries by PelHughes

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The Ultimate Marketing Battle: Online vs. Offline

Marketing can be a funny thing. It’s one of those industries that has been around for centuries, yet the trends current at the time drive its entire purpose. Yes, a similar thing can be said for most industries and professions (e.g., retail, press, sales, etc.). However, marketers must keep abreast not only of changes in […]

5 Product packaging mistakes to avoid

Packaging says a lot about your product, and about your company. It’s often the opportunity to make a great first impression on your audience; unfortunately, poor product packaging can lead to instant negativity. Whether we’re talking about online advertisements, large highway billboards, or the packaging surrounding products, in today’s culture marketers only have a few […]

5 reasons your direct mail marketing should include postcards

Do you remember the last time you received a postcard in the mail?  These days, postcards don’t come around as often as they used to, but when they do, they usually stand out. According to a study, 43% of people find print marketing to be less intrusive than online advertisements and tend to appreciate receiving […]

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5 Reasons Why Brochure Printing is an Essential Marketing Tool

In today’s digital-driven marketing world, printed materials often sound like a superfluous burden on both companies and consumers. However, despite the increasing popularity of online marketing techniques, the brochure plays an important role in a company’s successful marketing structure.  Brochures are one of the pillars of traditional printed marketing, and a well-designed brochure is one […]

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Offset Printing: What is it and when do you need it?

Offset printing is one of the first printing techniques that allowed printers to inexpensively produce images and text. Although the process has been refined over the decades, it still remains a viable option for many companies. In this article we discuss the history of offset printing, how it works, and when it may be the […]

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Offset vs. Digital Printing: Do You Know the Difference?

You’re an organization that needs brochures and postcards, or you’re a firm that needs logos and marketing materials. When it comes to having prototypes created and the final product produced, printing is printing, right? Well, not exactly. Knowing the difference between offset and digital printing can save you time, money, and for the environmentally conscious, […]

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Importance of Using Direct Mail to Follow Up with Conference Leads

Conferences and trade shows are an ideal place to market your product, generate leads, develop a business network and drive revenue growth. Being surrounded by industry professionals offers on opportune time to invest in your marketing tactics and showcase your business ventures.  However, it’s equally important that the connections you make during these events are […]

How Digital Printing is Disrupting the Packaging Industry

From a relatively contemporary standpoint, the packaging industry began to flourish with the introduction of metal packaging in the early 1800’s. Since then, several technologies have disrupted the industry, from polyethylene, to cardboard, to plastics. Today, it’s digital printing that is changing the way the packaging industry operates. When you consider the mass consumerization of […]