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Send It in the Mail

Discover the latest trends in mailer design

October 2009 By Elise Hacking Carr
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Mailers are still a lucrative form of business. Still not a believer? Then, turn back to page 58 and review the sales figures our top 20 manufacturers put forth in the direct mail sector.

To help companies increase profit margins, here is a small sampling of how to spice up your product line.

Colortree—Hi-Definition Full-Color Offset Printed Envelopes

• "Gold standard" of direct mail envelopes

• Features evocative imagery and rich, brilliant colors

• Papers of varied texture and finish are available

• Innovative design features encourage the recipient to open and read the message inside

For more information, visit www.colortree.com/distributors.html or call Ed Glaser at (800) 222-2962.

 

InfoSeal—Pressure Seal with Return Envelope/Re-moist Seal

• 81⁄2x14" cut sheet

• One part/two way with blockout

• Return envelope is created when the form is folded and 
 sealed on a pressure-seal machine

• Available as a stock item (InfoSeal's PSF2W) or 
 completely custom

• Compatible with nearly all makes and models of 
 pressure-seal machines

• Perfect for regular monthly collection mailings, fund-
 raisers, surveys, nonprofit mailings or anywhere a return response is needed

• Cut-sheet laser printer compatible and perfect for digital color printing

For more information, visit www.infoseal.com or call (888) 952-4636.

 

Western States Envelope & Label—Reusable Postcard Mailer

• Shows a new way to present a marketing message or offer

• Capable of being personalized

• Uses a minimum of 35 percent less paper than other return elements would require

• Mailer is USPS approved and saves 16 cents in postage by using a return postcard

• Provides a valuable "keeper," such as a coupon, free pass or business card

For more information, visit www.westernstatesenvelope.com or call (800) 
 558-0514.

 

B&W Press—10-Page Mini "Slim" Catalog Mailers

• Drives Web traffic

• No wafer seals needed—USPS approved

• Easy to open—no tearing of pages. Glue tacks applied in-line.

For more information, visit www.bwpress.com or call (877) 246-3467.

 

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