DIRECT MAIL
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING
Staff was very attentive and responsive
Robert E. Lavoll & Edger
Char is the best - could not survive without her.
Kati K. Convene Chicago
I’ve had nothing but great service working with Charlotte, not only is she knowledgeable but she’s great fun to work with.
Michael B. Bostrom (CCG)
It was fast and reliable. Good service overall.
Darwin R. Heartland Alliance - AG Online Ordering
Great customer service and quick turn-around!
Abraham C. Levy Restaurants
Quality service delivered on time at a fair cost..
Rand S. Rand Sparling
Ken has been great. I often refer clients your way. Ken has made many projects possible for us that would have been out of reach.
Aaron S. Fast Signs
I've worked with Brian on a couple different projects and he is always a pleasure to work with.
Tomer B. Tomer Blackburn
It was great! Quick, convenient, easy to communicate with - great finished product as well!
Kathy R. Professional Sports Catering
Great service, great product- thank you so much!
Anna G. University of Chicago - Medicine
Brian Murdoch is an excellent Acct Exec
Jeff K. Wilson Sporting Goods Co.
Emily has been wonderful To work with. Replies quickly to my emails and hit my tough deadlines
Mckensie K. GTI
customer service has been good! i appreciate the willingness to print proofs for us so we can make an informed decision
Emily B. SpaDerma
Appreciate the fast turnaround.
Diane K. Perritt Capital Management
Alphagraphics always comes through for me. Whenever I have a tight turn time, they are reliable and get the job the done on time.
Ebonie D. Noble Network of Charter Schools
Your company is the absolute best. Great and speedy communications, quotes, quality materials and impressive packaging!
Melissa W. Hogsalt Restaurant Group (Small Chevaul - California Clipper)
Very efficient overall- the customer service and quality of product was top-notch. Will definitely be using this company again.
Lissa B. Greenspeed Painting
Brian Murdoch is always outstanding. Super responsive, transparent and accommodating. Eager to go to bat for the customer. Thank you to Brian and your team!
Aubrey L. Lincoln Park Community Services
It was extremely fast, and my wedding programs came out perfectly!
Nathalie S. Nathalie Serrano
I had a few questions so I called the office and both representatives that I spoke with were very helpful, informative, and courteous while assisting me.
La T. Heartland Alliance - AG Online Ordering
Great customer service. Extremely prompt responses to any requests we have. Ken D'Souza is fantastic!
David D. American Financial Exchange, LLC
Very responsive and quick
Hayley M. Golub & Company LLC, Mich Ave
Charlotte Schultz was awesome! very responsive and very friendly
Melissa H. Melissa Henley
Brian is highly professional and gave us excellent service. Very satisfied with the end results.
Cedric W. Cedric Williams
Ken D'Souza has been taking care of my orders and he's been great, friendly and very professional. Everything has been on time and of the highest quality.
Paola B. Nexo Chicago Tours FKA Chicago Liaison Tours
Ken you Rock!
Rick K. Fast Signs
All email communications were very professional and timely , all deadlines were meet
Le'Mikas L. Heartland Alliance
Emily Sorodon was a genuine pleasure to work with, and the poster looked great! The whole process was incredibly easy. (You may use these comments in your marketing efforts, but *not* my company name--our brand protection folks frown heavily on that.)
Ian C. University of California Berkeley
AlphaGraphics gave me not only fast, but quality service.
Latifah U. Latifah Usman
Love working with Emily, she is so helpful and always so prompt with her responses!
Valerie B. Ashley Buziecki
I enjoy working with the team. Its affordable and professional printing
Michelle S. Sheridan Contract
I had an idea of what I wanted in my head but struggled to describe in using the industry-standard terms. Emily was able to quickly and accurately translate what I was looking for and helped facilitate a speedy (24 hour) turnaround of a finished product that exceeded my expectations. I will not be using another printing service in the future since I have certainly found the best one.
Nicholas T. CAMP - A FASD COMMUNITY
My account executive was very helpful since I was coordinating from out-of-state. I have been pleased with both experiences that I have had utilizing your firm.
Dina S. New Jersey Funeral Directors Association
Business card quality exceeded expectations! Cost was great too - we're never ordering on Vista Print again!
Chad J. digs
Everything was wonderful.
Lauren S. Convergent Claim Services
I appreciate the speed and follow through.
Mimi B. Delos Therapy
In the case of our situation, we had to reprint a block frame adhesive poster. We had sent the original out for the installation along with a PDF file. The associate in charge of my order made me aware that the print was not the same color as the original and allowed us to get a revision. I was worried we would be charged extra for the faulty file and misprint, but the associate was understanding and thoroughly communicated all steps of the process from the pickup, installation, and delivery.
Anthony H. MiQ
Charlotte is the best - Very responsive service and orders are always finished on time.
Jeff K. Sacred Hemp
Ken was very helpful and accommodating.
Marianne L. UIC - College of Nursing
I worked with Brian Murdoch on multiple orders and he was great! He was very friendly and helpful.
Hadallia B. Hadallia Bergeron
I have used Alpha Graphics for work and knew that when I needed some items printed for my own wedding they were the group I trusted for the job. The Alpha Graphics team were not only able to meet my tight turnaround time for delivery but did a fantastic job! Even when we had a hiccup that the file types I sent wouldn't print properly, they quickly reached out and were very helpful to find a solution.
Vanessa L. Vanessa Legutko
Quick response, no nonsense, demonstrated domain expertise, made my life easier!
Tina K. Canadian Consulate
Ken Was great to work with! And everything arrived as scheduled
David O. Networld Media Group
Everyone at alphagraphics was super helpful and accommodating. I put in an order that was completed in 24 hours. Flawless experience.
Hiu T. GCE Lab School
As always, great job!!!
Daniel O. Chicago's Finest Tours
The team who installed the window graphics were absolutely fantastic. They were informative, joyful, and quick!
Kelsey D. GirlForward
Charlotte is always very helpful and prompt!
Donna S. FV & FMV Valuation
Quick turnaround, easy to communicate with, easy pick up.
Sarah S. VS Networks
The cost is a bit steep for most of my friends but the quality of the product was excellent and the turnover was quick!
Michelle Z. Michelle Zacarias
You are all perfect
Jim W. J. Warner Inc
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!