Print Drives More Shoppers than Social or Mobile ads
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What types of campaigns are most likely to drive in foot traffic? Print gets it done, ranking #2 overall. Timetrades’ 2016 State of Retail Report contains some surprises for marketers who are leaning heavily on social and mobile advertising. “Special...
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Say Aaaah: Why Doctors are Using More Paper Than Ever
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The rush to electronic medical information was prompted by the best intentions…and yet paper has become the new lingua franca for doctors. “In 2009, fewer than 10 percent of hospitals had any kind of electronic medical records,” writes Abigail Zugers,...
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Publishers, These Newsstand Changes Will Hit You Right in the Books
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As the newsstand distribution model continues its shakeout, publishers need to be ready for some pretty big changes. From the spreadsheet to the shopping basket, the newsstand continues to evolve. The magazine distribution model continues to work itself through the...
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Go Big or Go Home with Direct Mail
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Want to improve your DM results? It’s time to step waaaay outside your comfort zone. We all know the old saying about the definition of insanity. And yet, marketers consistently fall into the trap of striving for different results without...
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The 2016 “Mr. Magazine” Manifesto
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Why Samir Husni is feeling the love for print as we roll into a new year. Samir Husni loves print; anyone who reads his regular blog and industry articles knows this. As the self-titled “Mr. Magazine,” he is unabashed in...
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How Custom Ads Can Rock the Printing World
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Magazine publishers can take advantage of new technology to offer precisely targeted ad space. One of the promises of digital advertising was the ability to push highly relevant messages to specifically targeted audiences. The idea sounded amazing: Digital search and...
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10 Reasons Why Magazine Ads Are Great at Selling Books
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For book publishers seeking credibility, repetition, and a closer connection with their target buyers, the benefits of print ads may make all the difference. Book publishers – whether the traditional or self-published variety – are once again realizing something about...
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The Bare Truth about Digital Textbooks
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Students would prefer printed text if cost wasn’t an issue. One researcher believes digital textbooks may be harming our next generation. Don’t believe everything you hear about Millennials and their preference for digital media. That’s the sage advice Samir “Mr....
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Why Free Titles Work Magic for Advertisers
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The mindset has shifted from “buy something” to “do something”…and free titles fit that niche perfectly. It’s seems the old adage of “you get what you pay for” doesn’t apply in one area of our industry. The rise of the...
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Rock, Paper, Scissors…Digital?
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A scientific look at how printed marketing materials make good sense to our brains. As our brains get used to working on screens and in digital, does print still have a place? According to current scientific research, absolutely. In InkOnDaPaper,...
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