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We’re living in a digital world. Screens everywhere. Apps for everything. Yet research keeps proving that print does something digital just can’t match.

If you really want to know what is happening, you ask the experts, right? So, what do print industry experts (designers, marketers, print specialists) value about print? This question (“What appeals to you about print?”) was recently put to a variety of print industry professionals. The responses reveal why this channel continues to captivate people despite digital alternatives.

The power of a B2B direct mail piece isn’t just in the mailbox. It’s in the momentum it creates. You can send the most creative, high-impact dimensional mailer in the world, but if your sales team treats the follow-up as an afterthought, that investment is essentially “shelfware.”

Billboards, websites, social platforms, packaging… no matter the channel, visual content drives success. But different image types serve different purposes. Understanding which visuals work best for specific goals helps you maximize your impact.

When most marketers think about color, they think about photos and graphics. But smart businesses increasingly leverage color throughout their communications. This includes text, calls to action, and messaging elements. Using color to strategically highlight phone numbers, discount offers, payment details, and critical information makes materials more impactful and drives better response.

Physical postcards cut through digital noise, delivering your message directly into customers’ hands. But with limited space to communicate, your headline carries oversized importance. It must immediately grab attention and draw readers in.

Here’s a question: What is a bigger driver of customer loyalty? Low prices or buyers’ relationship with your brand? If you answered price, recent research says otherwise. This is precisely why maintaining consistent customer communication matters, even when you’re not actively selling.

Planning your next direct mail campaign and trying to choose between postcards and envelopes? Each format offers specific advantages for different marketing goals, budgets, and message types. Let’s take a look at when and