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WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING
The final product was great. Brian Murdoch is great to work with. There were a few bumps in the delivery process but he worked extra hard to make it right and I will definitely return to work with him again.
Angeliki
G.
Angeliki Garris
Apr 10, 2018
Love Brian + Fergus! So nice and accommodating.
Alexa
C.
DERMAFLASH
Apr 10, 2018
The level of professionalism and dedication to produce a happy customer, me. Is why I used alphagraphics.
Lauren
W.
Lauren Whitney Photography
Apr 3, 2018
Great experience working with Rob and the Alphagraphics team. Will recommend to friends and look forward to utilizing their services again!
Jd
C.
Guaranteed Rate
Mar 6, 2018
Communication via email was prompt. And turnaround was fast!
Amanda Ip
C.
Slate Design Ltd.
Mar 6, 2018
Communication was quick and efficient. I never wondered what was going on or what the next steps would be.
Ally
G.
MKT Properties
Mar 6, 2018
Easy to work with even through email. I plan to do more work in the future for sure.
Brendan
K.
Brendan Kellam
Mar 6, 2018
Brian is always very responsive and accommodating to our requests. The turnaround time is always very short, and I never have to worry about meeting deadlines or having any delays. He makes the entire process very easy!
Lauren
K.
Incubex, LCC
Feb 26, 2018
Fergus was great to work with at all points!! He set up a meeting with me quickly and was continuously following up with me which was much appreciated as I was balancing a lot at the time. Pricing was MUCH better than quotes we received from other companies. The folders we ordered are also much nicer than the ones we are supposed to order from our own company. They look sharper and are made out of better material. Plus, they were created locally which is a nice plus, and were therefore delivered the same day they were done. The proofs were sent back within a very timely manner. I believe it only took a week, if that, from proof approval by us to the delivery of the final product. Amazing!
Sarah
R.
Westin Chicago River North
Feb 14, 2018
YOu guys saved me with a last minute printing job!
Mike
P.
Mike Pietrzak
Feb 13, 2018
Order was processed and received very quickly!! Product is exactly what I wanted and was done perfectly!
Danielle
D.
John Crane
Feb 13, 2018
Brian Murdoch has been fantastic to work with. The level of customer service provided in conjunction with the high-quality products have exceeded my every expectation.
Mike
B.
Twin Brook Capital Partners
Feb 13, 2018
Francisco Medina was great he assisted us throughout the whole process. He was very helpful and made himself available for anything we needed.
Fernando
O.
Seed
Feb 6, 2018
Both Charlotte Schultz and Fergus Calderwood were friendly and incredibly helpful through the process. Fergus was very knowledgeable concerning my files and printing needs. I was really impressed with the turnaround time and the final products were exactly what I needed.
Rob
P.
Intelligentsia Coffee
Feb 6, 2018
Alphagraphics always provides us with an excellent service and products.
Flutra
S.
Heartland Alliance - AG Online Ordering
Feb 6, 2018
Working with Brian Murdoch was especially great, he took the time to get a feel for exactly what I was looking for and delivered the product we needed at the price we needed.
Leo
T.
Mugsy Jeans
Feb 6, 2018
Fergus worked diligently with me to help get my files ready so that my project was perfect. We are a small nonprofit and I wear many hats, one being amateur graphic designer working without professional design tools. Fergus helped fill gaps in my knowledge about formatting and design and made lots of time for me with reviews and proofs. I am thankful to Alpha Graphics for caring about local nonprofits and helping us reach our goals.
Alex
T.
NFTE
Feb 6, 2018
Francisco was great to work with - went above and beyond in service of a unique custom request.
Jake
S.
Jake Schroden
Feb 6, 2018
Our banners came out beautifully and they were fast and helpful in retrieving them from the office!
Linden
C.
Chicago Opera Theater
Jan 16, 2018
Alphagraphics was great to work with at every step of production. Our point of contact provided prompt and informative responses to our inquiries and accommodated our budget with competitive rates. We are sure to use Alphagraphics for all our marketing and production needs this coming year 2018
Asher
D.
Johnson Publishing
Jan 10, 2018
You guys always rock! Love all you've done for me. And Charlotte and Fergus, and everyone else there, are always wonderful to work with!
Jeff York
C.
Jeff York
Jan 4, 2018
Brian Murdoch is an excellent account rep, incredibly helpful and kind, and a fantastic partner for COT. Thanks for all your help!
Chris
T.
Chicago Opera Theater
Jan 3, 2018
Unfortunately we do not always see the final products because they get shipped to the agents direct (I work on CONLON's Marketing Team). What we have seen looks good.
Jonathan
P.
Nicer Collaborative -Conlon and old personal
Jan 3, 2018
Staff were smart, helpful, creative and pleasant. In particular Catherine Lauro was exceptional.
Rand
S.
Rand Sparling
Jan 3, 2018
Charlotte is the kindest and easiest person to work with! Would recommend her to anyone.
Angela
T.
Tribune Events Group
Jan 3, 2018
Brian Murdoch was fantastic at navigating our entire project. We were on a very tight timeline and he was straightforward, honest about expectations, helped troubleshoot and communicated the changing timeline the entire time. I'd definitely work with him again. I know the team worked extra hard to get our project done on time and I appreciated it so much. The quality was perfect.
Dan
C.
Finn Partners
Jan 3, 2018
Alpha Graphics is hands down the best around. From Business Cards, to Marketing tools, I would recommend them to anyone. Brian Murdoch was a pleasure to work with. He was extremely helpful, and responded immediately to any questions I had.
Kelly
T.
McMaster Painting & Decorating
Jan 3, 2018
Francisco was extremely quick to respond and on top of the project all the way to the end, including sending a photo of where it was delivered so I’d know where to find it. Phenomenal service; wish I could use you for everything (we are just in town for a conference).
Kevin
G.
Creatio
Jan 3, 2018
I posted this review on Google + a couple of weeks ago: I selected AlphaGraphics primarily because Brian Murdoch is amazing. I had a small project that was really important to me and my condominium association and I contacted a number of potential options. Brian not only helped me solve my project but it was also reasonably priced and finished in a timely manner. And I traveled from Edgewater specifically because Brian was so helpful. I've used other AG locations in the past and this is by far my best experience. Thumbs up!!
Tina
I.
Tina
Jan 3, 2018
The poster came out fantastic and was very well received. The artist working with me was very patient and very responsive to my emails. Gave me all the information I requested. 10/10 I would absolutely recommend you guys to anyone I know.
Manal
P.
Manal Patel
Jan 3, 2018
Very professional. Consistent product, getting better with service.
Aisha
C.
Restorsea
Jan 3, 2018
Francisco Medina was so helpful and SUPER efficient!
Cat
N.
Cat Novak
Dec 13, 2017
Fergus Calderwood is a true pro.
Jason
R.
The Company Of Others FKA ReedMitchell
Dec 12, 2017
We found the staff we dealt with to be extremely helpful and efficient
Tony
J.
Nucleus Central
Dec 12, 2017
Fergus is awesome!
Cathy
E.
Market Strategy Group (LM)
Dec 12, 2017
Prompt and reliable service.
Sara
S.
Couples Counseling
Dec 12, 2017
Very prompt and responsive!
Emily
P.
L3 Hospitality Group, LLC
Dec 12, 2017
I needed a decal for a trade show that was happening at the time in Chicago. Alpha Graphics provided a competitive quote, quick service and excellent quality. Turnaround was one day. Great job!
Veeka
B.
Novarc
Dec 7, 2017
Fergus is a godsend.
Brody
R.
Packed with Purpose
Dec 5, 2017
Catherine has been an absolute pleasure to work with! She has made the journey of printing for a school an enjoyable process. We thank her and the team for their patience and guidance as we continue using Alpha for our printing services.
Rachael
A.
Metropolitan Schoolhouse
Dec 5, 2017
I ‘d like to remark the assistance that Catherine Lauro gave to me every time
Carolina
M.
Carolina Mariluis
Dec 5, 2017
My only point of feedback would be to quicken turn around on design. There are times when design team seems like it's backed up and you can't work on something that requires their work or 24-48 hs.
Leeatt
R.
Packed with Purpose
Dec 5, 2017
Charlotte was extremely helpful, she saved us time and money, and the products look great
Cassandra
B.
Briefing.com
Nov 10, 2017
Fergus was great to work with!
Tiffany
F.
Be Fido's Friend Rescue
Nov 9, 2017
Francisco was super helpful, detailed, and did great work.
Rebecca
R.
Califia Farms
Nov 9, 2017
It took quite a long time for me to pick up my final print and respond to emails on several occasions. Fergus was incredibly patient, helpful, and professional thought the entire process. The service during pick up was fast and very friendly.
Daniel
O.
Overboard Cruisers
Nov 6, 2017
Charlotte is always so responsive and helpful! Makes things happen!
Rob
L.
Swift Passport
Nov 2, 2017
Service is always professional and timely
Carlos
D.
Heartland Alliance
Nov 2, 2017
AlphaGraphics continues to be our go-to company for all printing. Their customer service is always professional and we are continuously pleased with the finished product.
Karen
K.
College Possible
Nov 2, 2017
Staff is incredibly helpful
Shannon
W.
Lincoln Park High School
Nov 2, 2017
DIRECT MAIL IN A DIGITAL WORLD
When used effectively, direct mail is an integral marketing tactic for connecting with your customers and building brand awareness.
The key to achieving direct mail success, in a rapidly digitizing world is a multi-channel approach - so you can make the most of your marketing dollars.
INTEGRATED MARKETING STRATEGY
The AlphaGraphics marketing team can help you develop a direct mail campaign that integrates your direct mail materials with an online component that drives fantastic responses and immediate results. Incorporating personalized URL (PURL) landing pages, QR codes, social media, and email marketing can create a multi-faceted customer outreach strategy which will supercharge your direct mail results.
HOW TO MAKE DIRECT MAIL MARKETING WORK FOR YOU:
- Use the persuasive power of print with personalized mailers
- Engage customers across multiple channels
- Make your direct mail campaign trackable
- Provide measurable results
- Dramatically improves response rates
WHAT IS DIRECT MAIL?
Direct mail is a marketing strategy that uses a mail service to deliver a custom promotional printed piece to a carefully selected target audience.
DIRECT MAIL MARKETING MATERIALS INCLUDE:
- Brochures
- Catalogs
- Postcards
- Newsletters
- Dimensional mailers
- Flyers
Are you ready to start getting the attention you deserve? AlphaGraphics has helped thousands of companies with their direct mail efforts. When you partner with us, you are getting expert assitance from industry professionals.
MAKE AN IMPACT WITH DIRECT MAIL IN CHICAGO, IL
Let us be your Direct Marketing Partner. Mailed marketing pieces are a powerful tool. It can make a huge impact on the success of your company, but it's tough work. If you have ever attempted to put out your own mailer, you know how difficult it can be. We don’t want you staying late stuffing envelopes, and neither do you. Our mail services at AlphaGraphics Chicago North are geared to taking that load off your hands and also showing you how it can be done better.
Don’t worry, we're the experts. We have years of experience working with complicated mail services, list acquisition, and direct marketing experience. And we aren’t just here to stuff envelopes. We are your start to finish Chicago mail service partner. Our team includes graphic designers, printers and mailing specialists that are here to make sure your mailing gets to every door.
There are a lot of rules about mailing. We take the fuss out of it and take care of that for you. On top of that, mailing can actually be surprisingly expensive. For a lot of the mailed pieces we do, a majority of the cost is actually in postage alone. Our years of experience equip us with the know how to get you the most affordable in mailing services that there is to offer. And as part of the USPS Every Door Direct Mail program, we can guarantee the lowest prices for postage. Our goal is to keep the quality high and the cost low for your bottom line.
We also have mailer specific printing techniques such as UV coating that ensure your printed piece, such as a postcard, will withstand the rigorous process of getting mailed so that your customers will still have a high quality piece by the time it hits their doors. With AlphaGraphics Chicago North you have access to an industry standard Chicago direct mail marketing service that works with you to develop the highest quality mailing pieces possible. We would love to partner with you. Contact us to get started!
WHY DIRECT MAIL STILL WORKS
My least favorite thing to do besides laundry, is to check my mail. While I walk past my mailbox every day, I always forget to grab it on my way in. Then for some reason, once I’m inside, it seems like so much effort to put my shoes back on and go back and get it. I don’t get a lot of mail, I get most of my bills electronically sent to my email. However, I sometimes get formal letters from companies regarding updates to their privacy terms or a statement of my accounts. Some information is best delivered in the form of written communication.
We recently worked with a private investment firm to do a large mailing to all of their clients. They had a list of about 2,000 contacts that needed to receive a formal letter along with a comprehensive marketing piece. The client drafted the formal letter and provided us with a spreadsheet of names and addresses. Our design team merged each name onto the letter before printing. After we printed all 2,000 letters we had to fold it together with their marketing piece and stuff it into envelopes. Once those were stuffed and sealed, we took the same merge list from our designer and printed the individual address onto each envelope.
Because the client had such an extensive mailing list, the United States Post Office allows us to do a pre-sort in order to get cheaper postage. A presort basically scans the mailing database and removes any addresses that are duplicates or undeliverable. It will also give us a report that indicates any records that have been forwarded and corrects it with the new address. This helps the client keep their database the most up to date.
Our client really wanted their letter to look official and tell people that it contained important information. I suggested that to make it look more official they print the letter and send it using their company stationery. When each of their customers receives that piece of mail, they will immediately know who it’s from and that it’s most likely highly important information.
AlphaGraphics Chicago Northcan help you manage your customer database and help you get your message out in the best and most effective way. Whether that be a simple postcard mailing, a formal letter or official company newsletter. Contact us to discuss your next mailing and fulfillment project!
UNIQUE, TARGETED CONTENT TO YOUR TARGET CONSUMERS
Don’t you just love getting mail? We do too! But, would we also be correct in guessing that junk mail can have the opposite effect? Yeah, that goes for your customers too. Sure, you have to communicate with your customers. It’s a vital part of continuing to grow your business, but you can’t keep sending out junk mail to everyone. Direct mail solves that problem and creates a direct connection with your audience by using targeted messaging aimed at drawing your customers in, not pushing them away.
Direct Mail is one of those things that everybody thinks they do, but no one really does well. It’s more than just merging a spreadsheet into a pre-designed flyer. It’s about systematically changing the way you communicate with your customers and potential customers by creating unique content catered to the helpful information you’ve taken the time to get. It’s about making sure that what they are reading helps them feel like someone took the time to find out what was most important to them.
And most of all, it’s really about ROI. Because you need a solution that actually works and is worth the time and money you spend on it. Direct mail has response rates that rival most other forms of marketing out there often getting 20%-30%. That’s huge!
At AlphaGraphics Chicago North, we have the years of expertise in working with direct mail. We have worked with some of the biggest business in the city to carefully develop effect direct mailers that really work. For us, it’s a labor of love, and we work with our clients from start to finish to strategize, design, print, send, track, and analyze a direct mailed piece. With us, you really have it all! Contact our team to get started today!