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Financial Institutions Win With Outsourcing

Financial Institutions Win With Outsourcing

Managing a bank or credit union today is no small feat. Customers have high expectations for service quality and attention to detail, especially when they…

Outsourced Print and Mail Saves Higher Ed Time, Money

Outsourced Print and Mail Saves Higher Ed Time, Money

Navigating the complex landscape of higher education, leaders are constantly tasked with balancing the diverse talents of students and staff while managing limited resources effectively.…

Resurgence of Catalogs in Omnichannel Marketing Strategies

Resurgence of Catalogs in Omnichannel Marketing Strategies

In an era dominated by digital communications, print catalogs are making a surprising and robust comeback in marketing channels. The New York Times reported that…

Contact Center Employee Retention Linked To Customer Loyalty

Contact Center Employee Retention Linked To Customer Loyalty

Keeping your contact center team happy is key to keeping customers happy and sales rolling in. Ever noticed that the best places to buy from…

A determined warrior holds a sword and shield, facing a menacing shadow of a monster against a purple background.

Profit-Driven Direct Marketing Strategies Take On Cannibalization

As direct marketing professionals, we’re all too familiar with the pitfalls of cannibalization. It’s a thorn in our side, eating into potential profits. Tackling the…

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The Art and Science of Catalog Product Assortment Strategies

In the world of catalog merchandising, the interplay between art and science forms the bedrock of success for your product mix. The art of merchandising…

CFOs Love the Right Private Label Credit Program

Why CFOs Love the RIGHT Private Label Credit Program

Getting multi-title catalog company CFOs and financial executives on board with new programs can be a tough sell. It’s almost a running joke among our…

4-25-2024-AssortmentGURU-Blog-Post

Homegoods Brand Drives 2.6x Pull in Google Shopping with Product Assortment Tool

4-22-2024-ZAPFI-Blog-Post

What Banks Won’t Tell You About Private Label Credit Programs

For finance and marketing executives at large direct mail companies, understanding the dynamics of private label credit programs is crucial. When partnering with banks for…

Credit Union 4-18-2024-Blog

Credit Unions Save with Outsourced Print and Mail

Credit unions, as member-owned financial institutions, prioritize delivering exceptional member service while keeping expenses low. This balance sets them apart from the competition and is…

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Leveraging a Century of Expertise for Catalog Industry Success

Colony Brands has had the journey of a century, with 100 years of triumphs and challenges that are now a reservoir of knowledge. Colony Brands’…

4-11-2024-ContactGURU-Blog-Post

Outsourcing Contact Center Services Helps Utilities Thrive

Business and operations leaders in the energy and utilities industry have plenty to keep them busy. They deal with regulatory changes, an aging power infrastructure,…

4-8-2024-ZAPFI Blog Post

Household Goods Catalog Gains Profit with ZAPFI Credit

Under the gun to meet their next print cycle date, this marketer needed to create a compliance communications piece to make their customers aware of a rate change to their credit programs. To stay in compliance without missing cycles, they needed to do this in record time, while keeping costs to a minimum.

AssortmentGURU 4-3-2024-Blog Post

Want to Improve New Product Hit Rates? You Can.

Catalog merchandising teams thrive on creativity and want nothing more than to engage in new-product introductions 24/7. Your catalog merchandising strategy and business growth depends…

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Direct Marketing Response Model Drives Big Profit Gains

A prominent multi-title catalog mailer faced a profitability crisis in their direct marketing campaigns. They would need to overcome 3 big challenges to improve direct mail productivity.

Man and woman working to unlock Success in Direct Marketing

Unlocking Success in Direct Marketing: Challenges and A New Solution

Direct marketing is a dynamic field that’s constantly evolving. To stay ahead, business leaders must grapple with several key challenges.

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Last-Minute Compliance Communications. No Extra Postage.

Under the gun to meet their next print cycle date, this marketer needed to create a compliance communications piece to make their customers aware of a rate change to their credit programs. To stay in compliance without missing cycles, they needed to do this in record time, while keeping costs to a minimum.

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Private Label Credit Helps Multi-Title Mailers Boost Revenue, Profits

Open-minded, growth-focused catalog brands are turning to a proven private label credit program that’s a unique solution for driving growth and profits.

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9 Criteria To Pick The Best Contact Center Outsourcing Partner

Is it possible to improve customer interaction quality while reducing stress and contact center costs? It is when you choose the right call center outsourcing company.

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Catalog Leader Supercharges Merchandising Strategy with Assortment Optimization

Empower your product development experts to focus on their superpowers: developing new products that boost revenue.

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Print and Mail Client’s Inventory Challenges Solved, Paper Costs Cut by 10%

During the pandemic, an industry-leading catalog mailer risked missing customer communication that would put them out of compliance, impacting their Accounts Receivable and their business. They needed help fast.

Catalog Merchandising Manager selecting product on a tablet

Simplify Catalog Assortment Optimization with A Single Score

Find the innovative solution that could be the guiding star your catalog merchandising team has been searching for.

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Flexible Staffing Model Improves Contact Center Outsourcing

If you’d like to outsource your contact center processes, but are afraid of being disappointed, this article is for you.

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What You Need To Know Before You Start a Private Label Credit Program

Private label credit cards can not only boost sales and order frequency, but also foster customer loyalty.

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Transactional Printing Partner Audit Tool

Learn the 13 essential questions to help you evaluate your print and mail services provider.

The Art and Science of Catalog Product Assortment Strategies-Data-Explosion

The Art and Science of Catalog Product Assortment Strategies

In the world of catalog merchandising, the interplay between art and science forms the bedrock of success for your product mix. The art of merchandising…

4-25-2024-AssortmentGURU-Blog-Post

Homegoods Brand Drives 2.6x Pull in Google Shopping with Product Assortment Tool

AssortmentGURU 4-3-2024-Blog Post

Want to Improve New Product Hit Rates? You Can.

Catalog merchandising teams thrive on creativity and want nothing more than to engage in new-product introductions 24/7. Your catalog merchandising strategy and business growth depends…

man and woman reviewing assortment case study

Catalog Leader Supercharges Merchandising Strategy with Assortment Optimization

Empower your product development experts to focus on their superpowers: developing new products that boost revenue.

Catalog Merchandising Manager selecting product on a tablet

Simplify Catalog Assortment Optimization with A Single Score

Find the innovative solution that could be the guiding star your catalog merchandising team has been searching for.

Resurgence of Catalogs in Omnichannel Marketing Strategies

Resurgence of Catalogs in Omnichannel Marketing Strategies

In an era dominated by digital communications, print catalogs are making a surprising and robust comeback in marketing channels. The New York Times reported that…

A determined warrior holds a sword and shield, facing a menacing shadow of a monster against a purple background.

Profit-Driven Direct Marketing Strategies Take On Cannibalization

As direct marketing professionals, we’re all too familiar with the pitfalls of cannibalization. It’s a thorn in our side, eating into potential profits. Tackling the…

4-22-2024-ZAPFI-Blog-Post

What Banks Won’t Tell You About Private Label Credit Programs

For finance and marketing executives at large direct mail companies, understanding the dynamics of private label credit programs is crucial. When partnering with banks for…

4-8-2024-ZAPFI Blog Post

Household Goods Catalog Gains Profit with ZAPFI Credit

Under the gun to meet their next print cycle date, this marketer needed to create a compliance communications piece to make their customers aware of a rate change to their credit programs. To stay in compliance without missing cycles, they needed to do this in record time, while keeping costs to a minimum.

Woman working a Direct Marketing Response Model

Direct Marketing Response Model Drives Big Profit Gains

A prominent multi-title catalog mailer faced a profitability crisis in their direct marketing campaigns. They would need to overcome 3 big challenges to improve direct mail productivity.

Man and woman working to unlock Success in Direct Marketing

Unlocking Success in Direct Marketing: Challenges and A New Solution

Direct marketing is a dynamic field that’s constantly evolving. To stay ahead, business leaders must grapple with several key challenges.

Financial Institutions Win With Outsourcing

Financial Institutions Win With Outsourcing

Managing a bank or credit union today is no small feat. Customers have high expectations for service quality and attention to detail, especially when they…

Contact Center Employee Retention Linked To Customer Loyalty

Contact Center Employee Retention Linked To Customer Loyalty

Keeping your contact center team happy is key to keeping customers happy and sales rolling in. Ever noticed that the best places to buy from…

4-11-2024-ContactGURU-Blog-Post

Outsourcing Contact Center Services Helps Utilities Thrive

Business and operations leaders in the energy and utilities industry have plenty to keep them busy. They deal with regulatory changes, an aging power infrastructure,…

Typing on keyword selecting best contact center outsourcing partner

9 Criteria To Pick The Best Contact Center Outsourcing Partner

Is it possible to improve customer interaction quality while reducing stress and contact center costs? It is when you choose the right call center outsourcing company.

Outsourced Call Center Agent with a head mic

Flexible Staffing Model Improves Contact Center Outsourcing

If you’d like to outsource your contact center processes, but are afraid of being disappointed, this article is for you.

4-11-2024-ContactGURU-Blog-Post

Outsourcing Contact Center Services Helps Utilities Thrive

Business and operations leaders in the energy and utilities industry have plenty to keep them busy. They deal with regulatory changes, an aging power infrastructure,…

Reem of catalog paper

Print and Mail Client’s Inventory Challenges Solved, Paper Costs Cut by 10%

During the pandemic, an industry-leading catalog mailer risked missing customer communication that would put them out of compliance, impacting their Accounts Receivable and their business. They needed help fast.

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