What We Can Predict About the Next USPS Pricing Increase
When is the next rate increase scheduled? Do you have any indication of what the percentage of increase will be? Can mailers expect as high of an increase as the last two increases? Postal rates just changed on July 10, and within a few days I was already fielding many questions like these. I don’t have a solid answer for any of these questions, but I do have a couple hints. On July 14, just days after the last USPS…
Read MoreHow to Respond Creatively to Shifting Consumer Behavior in the Marketplace
The marketing landscape is constantly changing, with brands striving to implement the latest strategies and respond creatively as unpredictable changes in consumer behavior shift the marketplace. It is no longer enough to just create attention-grabbing content. For long-term success, businesses need to look beyond marketing trends to be mindful of how they engage with their audiences. The focus of marketing needs to be rooted in the values of the company and travel consistently throughout each department to develop trusting relationships…
Read MoreThe History of Walsworth’s Print Operation in Saint Joseph, Michigan
“‘I will endeavor to build a business with quality as a basic principle – quality of printing that bears distinction.’ -Ross G. Smith, founder of Imperial Printing Company, Saint Joseph Daily Press, 1914 Our Walsworth – Saint Joseph facility is the primary print facility for short- to medium-run magazines and journals and is an important part of the entire enterprise to meet our customers’ needs for magazines, catalogs and books. While the company has looked different over the years, the…
Read More6 Most Common Mistakes We See in Prepress (and how to avoid them)
As a publisher you likely know this feeling: you spend countless hours on your print project and hold your breath as you hit the submit button. Then you exhale in relief, happy to be getting that big task off your plate. The last thing you want is to receive your proofs back with lots of required edits which will cost valuable time. Walsworth wants to help ensure that doesn’t happen. The good news is there are measures you can take…
Read MoreIs your business meeting the current demand for brand authenticity?
The field of opportunities to deepen your brand message and connect more closely with your audience is expanding. The best way to connect with today’s consumer is by tapping into something gaining more demand in the business industry: brand authenticity. Share Human Stories through Brand Ambassadors Right now, nothing bridges the gap between company and consumer like real, human stories. “Make sure your brand has a story with a human touch,” Randy Soderman of Soderman SEO emphasized to Forbes. “Showing…
Read MoreMaking a Way for Higher Education – Walsworth Scholarship Program
This year, Walsworth is commemorating its First 85 Years of excellence by celebrating “85 Ways” Walsworth locations and employees give back to their communities. From employee appreciation and civic investment to encouraging employees to also give back to their communities, Walsworth is committed to making a difference. In addition to the commitments made in each community, Walsworth also sponsors a scholarship program for the children and grandchildren of employees. Through this program, started in 1984, Walsworth has awarded 210 scholarships…
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