Entries Written By Cassie Viele
Creative Print Strategies to Boost Nonprofit Donor Engagement
Running a nonprofit is a true labor of love. In order to be successful, you have to be passionate about what you’re doing. This can often mean long hours, low pay, and minimal recognition. Your joy comes from knowing that the work you’re doing matters and the quality of life of the population you serve …
The Great Church Bulletin Refresh – Dare to [re-]Design!
When it comes to church bulletins, it can be hard to find a way to make yours stand out and feel useful. You may feel trapped in tradition (“this is what we’ve always done”) while also desiring to push the envelope and break free from the old ways. In this post, we’ll identify some common …
6 Church Planting Marketing Essentials
So you’re planting a church! Church plants can be an enormous undertaking, whether you’re starting from scratch or have been sent by an existing church, denomination, or network. In addition to the planning and prayer sessions that are integral to the process, there are a variety of print marketing materials that can also lend a …
Essential Tips and Tricks for a Successful EDDM Campaign
If you’ve read through our Definitive Guide to Every Door Direct Mail, then you know that EDDM has a lot of moving pieces but can be incredibly accessible and easy to use, regardless of your marketing or design experience. Read on for additional tips and tricks to help you on the road to EDDM success! …
What Can Every Door Direct Mail Do for You?
If you’re looking for a creative and impactful way to expand the reach of your business without blowing your budget, take a look at the benefits of Every Door Direct Mail. What is EDDM? At its core, EDDM®, or Every Door Direct Mail®, is a marketing tool offered by the US Postal Service that enables …
5 Industries That Can Benefit from EDDM – with Templates!
Every Door Direct Mail, or EDDM, can be a very beneficial marketing tool for local businesses looking to widen their customer base. EDDM is a program of the US Postal Service that allows companies and individuals to send custom-designed mailpieces to a highly targeted audience, selected by postal route and filtered by key demographics. With …
The Definitive Guide to Do-It-Yourself Every Door Direct Mail
So you want to reach a new-to-you audience with a message that will resonate with them? Every Door Direct Mail is where you need to be! Want to know what it is and how to make it happen? Read on! What is Every Door Direct Mail? Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM) is a program offered …
Printing Tip: How To Print To Edge Of Paper
Picture this…You’ve used one of MyCreativeShop’s customizable templates to create a beautiful piece of print marketing magic – a flyer to beat all flyers, a brochure beyond the rest. You decide to handle the printing yourself on your company’s trusty in-house printer. You hit print – but what’s this? Why is your masterpiece surrounded by …
5 Design Tips for a Festive New Year’s Eve Invitation
Ringing in the New Year will look nothing like it did last year. While we can’t wait to be done with 2020, our excitement for 2021 is still tempered by the need to keep our distance as we hope for an end to the COVID pandemic. So what does this mean for your annual New …
The Best Modern Fonts to Use on Your Next Graphic Design Project
A modern typeface stands out visually when used in any graphic design project. They exist in almost every font category, as they are frequently the result of someone taking the time to rethink an existing font style and then putting their own [modern] twist on it. The newly created font may push the design envelope …