DIRECT MARKETING
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We provide the most cost-effective direct marketing solutions from creation through to delivery with our highly experienced customer service and production teams backed up by a vast network of the best creatives, printers and the world’s postal providers.

The new GDPR legislation introduced in May 2018 saw a resurgence in the popularity of printed direct marketing; our commitment to quality and service is the driving force as our business continues to enjoy this renewed demand. And the demand is well justified; average open rates are 57.1% for direct marketing compared to 17.8% for email campaigns.

When it’s time to put your campaign into action we personalise, sort and pack your finished direct marketing piece. We optimise the process quickly and efficiently with automated folding and bundling and insertion speeds of up to 2,500 envelopes per hour – enclosing in a wide range of envelopes including bespoke sizes. We also offer poly-wrapping and hand-packing. Envelopes can be windowed, printed or labelled and tabbed before they are rapidly deployed for delivery.

We deliver millions of mailshots, marketing materials and publications around the globe every year. We hit the tightest of deadlines with industry-leading accuracy and timely delivery, keeping you updated at every stage. Whether you are looking for a one-off mailshot or a long-term direct marketing partner, you have found the right team.

Creative Services
You may have your design artwork ready to go, but if you need an experienced hand we are here to help. Whether you need a simple ‘LetterShop’ design service to get your message on to paper or a team of highly experienced creatives to bring strategic campaign concepts or other designed materials to life, we are ready. Our creative team work closely with you, stick to your budgets and hit impossible deadlines. Contact us for more information.
Personalised Direct Mail
Making your communications with clients personal can be key to the success of your marketing campaign. Personalisation can increase sales by 20%+ and helps to develop customer loyalty. Using laser and inject printing technologies, we can bring personalised direct mail to life cost-effectively at exceptional speed. We can accept document bulk files, clean your existing customer data or procure new data for you. We then mail merge before printing, insertion and rapid despatch.
Paper & Envelope Supply
We are happy to collect your paper and envelopes for your direct marketing campaigns; equally, we are on hand to help source these for you. From economy paper with cost-effective digital printing folded into off the rack envelopes through to eco-friendly, branded art papers finished with specialist print techniques, we are here to help you get the perfect look and feel for any project. We can also create self-mailers, designed to remove the need for an outer covering.
Poly-Wrapping Service
Our poly-wrapping service offers a highly cost-effective postal packaging solution for larger direct mail items. Not only is poly-wrapping lighter, but it also helps reduce postal costs. It’s perfect for mailing publications, brochures, catalogues and bundling multiple-piece campaigns; providing secure, scuff proof protection. We are committed to offering sustainable solutions and can provide 100% biodegradable poly wrap on request.
Paper-Wrapping Service
This sustainable alternative to traditional forms of wrapping is now a commonly used solution for the mailing of magazines and other forms of print media. We can handle different sizes and the wraps can be created in stunning colours or covered in intricate designs or photos, the possibilities are endless. We have the ability to bundle up multiple items and we can personalise wraps for each recipient. Paper wrap packs are easier to process and become eligible for Royal Mail’s cost-effective Mailmark® service.
Eco-Mailing Options
We are dedicated to offering sustainable services for our clients. From your choice of paper, envelope, paper-wrapping and even your postal selection, we can tailor your solution to match your commitment to the environment. We can also advise on green requirements to take advantage of some Eco-Mail postal discounts. We ensure any returns are processed to generate less waste and help reduce the carbon footprint. For more information on our environmental policy, click here.
Comprehensive Direct
Mail Solutions
We offer unrivalled mailing services both within the UK and across the globe. Using state-of-the-art technology, we ensure timely and cost-efficient delivery. Whether you need preferential rates for bulk mail or end-to-end direct marketing solutions we are passionate about reducing your costs whilst providing flexible direct mail services.
Publication & Post
Press Services
Direct mail is a valuable tool for subscription acquisition and retention. Magazine distribution is one of the areas in which we truly excel, so much so we have a sister company, InterMedia, which is solely dedicated to retail newsstand distribution and subscription marketing and fulfilment.
Postal
Services
We offer economy, standard and priority services provided by most of the world’s leading postal authorities, post press and publication services, downstream access (DSA), private postal operators and post-to-post direct entry. As a mailing house, we get huge cost reductions and can pass savings on to our customers.
Returned Mail/
Gone-Away Processing
Returned mail is routed directly to us via a clear return address. We remove ‘gone-away’ recipients or incorrect mailing addresses from your databases, therefore improving the targeting of future mailing campaigns and minimising future delivery issues.
Print & Print
Management
By offering in-house printing, as well as access to a network of print partners, we can provide highly tailored print solutions meeting any print requirement for small or large volume campaigns. This flexibility allows us to provide the most cost-effective print and fast turnaround times even with bespoke print finishes and personalisation.
DATA MANAGEMENT,
SECURITY & GDPR
Great data management is essential for good business. It should be accurate, consistent, enhanced, personalised, segmented, ideally opted-in, secure and of course GDPR compliant. Our data team has the experience to clean, manage, enhance and segment your lists to maximise their potential.
Digital portals
& hosting
We support businesses with the design, building and hosting of digital payment portals designed to provide a rapid, secure solution that enables you to sell merchandise, services and events online. Our team are there to guide you through your options and deliver a portal that provides all the functionality you need to succeed.
CUSTOMER
CONTACT CENTRE
We provide leading UK contact centre services to help you acquire, answer and retain customers. We can manage multi-channel communications including dedicated landlines, email response and social media enquiries. Our experienced team are here to help assist with all your direct mail campaign related communications.
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Drop us a message here and we’ll get back right to you. If you’re not one for filling out forms, drop us a direct email, or call us on +44 (0) 1293 312001.
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