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February 25, 2019

Targeted Display Ads are a new tool available in the Display Ad space.  They look and act like traditional, search-based, PPC (pay per click) ads in many ways, but there are a few key differences; such as they don’t require a search to appear, and no cookies are used for tracking. So there’s no way Read More

May 31, 2018

The journey of purchasing is becoming more and more complicated every day for retailers, and customers are expecting it to get easier and easier for them. That being said, the purchasing process has become a nightmare for marketers around the world. While a lot of marketers have adopted multichannel marketing (multiple, disconnected channels for customers Read More

April 24, 2018

Digital Post+ — a New IP Targeting Technology We all want the connections and leads that come with attending the event.  However, there’s nothing worse than spending money and time on a show only to leave with a small number of Tradeshow leads — or a whole lot of Tradeshow leads that just wanted your Read More

February 22, 2018

Here’s What You Can Do About Ad Fraud Today Ad fraud is extensive, invasive and a very hot topic with marketers.  Although this is a complex problem, there are a few simple steps direct marketers can take now to clean up online campaigns while still marketing to your valuable customers and prospects. While it is Read More

February 19, 2018

Great news: Midwest Direct was featured in Crain’s Cleveland!  Midwest Direct gets its message across via mail and digital The mail is changing, becoming more personalized and more connected to technology. And Midwest Direct, a Cleveland-based mail and digital communications company, has changed along with it, investing big in order to keep growing. Midwest Direct Read More

October 24, 2017

  download ebook     This October, what is scarier than ghosts, goblins, or (dare we say it?) breaking your iPhone? How about zero clickthroughs on your content? (EEEEK!) Your content is the foundation of your brand. You work hard to create compelling messages to tell your company’s story, make products pop, connect with your Read More

June 15, 2017

The shopping malls of yesteryear are dwindling, bookstores are closing their doors, and well-known department stores are struggling to stay afloat. The reason why is obvious: more and more people are seeking the convenience and variety that online shopping provides. New online businesses are started every day, and they often turn to online advertising to Read More

June 6, 2017

Do you remember when QR codes were the big thing in advertising? It seemed almost impossible to get anything, even a bag from McDonald’s, without that futuristic-looking barcode on it somewhere. It was the perfect way for companies to draw people to their websites all while making them feel like they were witnessing magic take Read More

October 28, 2015

  pURLs are a smart way to blend traditional and digital communication channels in a powerful marriage of marketing tactics. Here’s what pURLS are, and why you should consider using them in your next direct marketing campaign. pURLS 101 “Okay, I’m interested – tell me more!”   Evoking such a response is a primary goal Read More

October 14, 2015

In case you haven’t heard, print mail pieces are cool again thanks to great designs, and to smart technologies enhancing delivery and customer experience. And of course, digital marketing is increasing in impact and importance.  It’s when you combine classic mail pieces with smart digital marketing – and boom – an instant, powerful “new” marketing Read More