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Polaris Direct is a constant in the ever-changing world of direct marketing. We’re experts in format and design, technology, and industry trends—and we share our expertise with our clients. We’re in front of the mail every day, and we’re constantly leveraging our knowledge to help our customers boost response rates for their direct mail campaigns.

From creative techniques to tips for choosing a lettershop, our insights add value to client projects and processes. And with over two decades of experience, we serve as expert partners in direct marketing. Read below for insights that add value and generate ROI for high-volume mail campaigns.

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The Direct Mail Revolution is Now!

1. DIRECT MAIL IS TRENDING UP After seeing a 1% increase in mail volumes last year, direct mail is predicted to be a popular channel for marketers in 2023, as the majority of budgets are shifting towards spending more on direct mail.1 According to this year’s...

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Keep Your Data Clean

Keep Your Data Clean

The Importance of Clean Data Data is more than just a buzz word in today’s marketing arena; it’s a critical tool for any business trying to maximize the reach of their sales and marketing efforts....

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Data Security Comes First

Data Security Comes First

In today’s world of big data, changing technology, and hacker threats, security of information is on everyone’s mind—and for good reason. In the news, you often hear of data breaches that jeopardize customer or patient privacy. Recently reported, a medical records...

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Direct Mail: An Anchor in the Digital Storm

Direct Mail: An Anchor in the Digital Storm

A digital storm has taken over the world of marketing, with strong waves of technology and a battering of information leaving some marketers lost at sea. What’s strong enough to keep us all from drifting away? An anchor, and that anchor is direct mail. I don’t know...

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What My Foster Dogs Taught Me About Management

What My Foster Dogs Taught Me About Management

In the business world, “Leave your personal life at home” is a common mantra. But Polaris Direct GM of Client Services Jodi Mackie believes that it’s important to blend the personal with the professional. Read on for more of Mackie’s insights. Believe it or not, we...

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Work Smarter With Messagepoint

Work Smarter With Messagepoint

Complete this sentence: The road to highly personalized direct mail is paved in Complex, headache-inducing spreadsheets Intricate, unwieldy matrices Time-consuming, expensive data processing changes All of the above If you answered any (or all) of the above, you’re...

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A Look at Postal Changes: Part 2

A Look at Postal Changes: Part 2

The following is Part 2 of a two-part series on 2017 postal rate changes. Read Part 1. Postal rates may have changed, but one thing that won’t change is our commitment to helping you find innovative solutions and save money on postage at the same time. So without...

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A Look at Postal Changes: Part 1

A Look at Postal Changes: Part 1

The following is Part 1 of a two-part series on 2017 postal rate changes. New rates go into effect on January 22.   Hold on to your hats—postal rates are changing again. Last April, we all breathed a collective sigh of relief when rates dropped for the first time in...

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