Where has all the paper gone?
Across the nation, printers and direct mail houses are experiencing a massive paper shortage. Some stocks are simply no longer available, while others are taking much longer to be delivered. Paper that is
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Do You Know Who You Are Mailing To?
Have you ever purchased a mailing list and noticed two different addresses for contacts? This is particularly common for title companies that give mailing lists to real estate professionals, but other data companies
The DOT Direct Expands Facilities to Meet Expanding Client Base in 2021
Over the past year, DOT Direct has grown significantly to meet the increased demands of our clientele. We expanded floor space in the facility by 40%. We added two high speed document cutting/
The Future of Direct Mail and Print on Demand is Here
Screen Truepress Jet 520HD Inkjet Press When it comes to print and direct mail, we are hearing the same three needs repeated by almost all of our clients across all industries: * Faster turn
What are the benefits of an Informed Delivery Interactive Campaign?
Nothing replaces the tactile value of hardcopy mail, but with Informed Delivery Interactive Campaigns, businesses can easily respond to consumers' increasing desire to interact and communicate digitally with everything, including their mail. When
A Letter From DOT CEO, Bruce Carson
Dear Friends and Clients, In the wake of sweeping new guidelines that have closed several businesses, we wanted to let you know that The DOT Corp is open. Our number one priority is
The DOT Corp COVID-19 Sanitizing and Social Distancing Procedures
As an essential business, The DOT Corp is committed to remaining open as long as the government allows so that we can best serve our clients during these turbulent times. However, our highest
How does Informed Delivery work?
What does a business have to do to be part of Informed Delivery? Nothing. When you send a mailing campaign with pieces that are letter size, your piece will automatically be scanned and
What is Informed Delivery?
Informed Delivery is a new way for businesses that send direct mail to reach customers. It integrates hardcopy mail and digital marketing, providing multiple impression and interactivity for your customers. Businesses don't have
Your invited to our December marketing lunch and learn
Please join us on the December 11 from 11:30am-01:00pm for a lunch and learn seminar hosted by The DOT Fulfillment Services, in conjunction with the OC Marketing and Advertising Association. The
SAVE THE DATE: PCC Lunch and Learn November 14.
LOCK IT OR LOSE IT - Data Protection & Cyber Security Postal Customer Council Lunch and Learn Data security isn’t just an IT issue. Everyone in the business, including owners, marketers and sales
The DOT Corp provides large scale printing for Cirque Due Soleil
The DOT Corp recently had the privilege of printing banners and large format displays for a Cirque Du Soleil show, AmaLuna. The products we printed were used at various events to promote the
How to avoid the biggest mistake businesses make in direct mail marketing.
What’s the biggest mistake businesses make when it comes to direct mail marketing? Inconsistency. In the past 9 years that I’ve worked for a direct mail marketing agency, the mistake I
DOT Corp sales rep wins prestigious business award
Ruben Gonzalez, a sales rep at The Dot Corp, was given the prestigious Large Business Leader of the Year Award by the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce. Ruben, along with several other Orange
March 2019 Lunch and Learn Recap
During the last free marketing event, The Dot Lunch and Learn held in our Santa Ana fulfillment office, we learned why a well done Video Marketing could give you more clients and a healthy ROI (Return On Investment) AND how performing flawlessly Internal Marketing can increase your client retention.
How we helped a hotel get ready for opening day
Our team at The Dot is used to working with strict deadlines and we operate on a policy that missing a deadline is not an option. We know how to quickly handle any
Upcoming Event 3/20: The Importance of Video Marketing AND Internal Marketing
Competition is very aggressive fighting for clients and Social Media is noisier than ever. These days if your marketing is not constantly evolving and your business is not providing a positive and memorable
Lunch and Learn Recap: There's Your Brand
Our February 20th Lunch and Learn featured Rayanne Thorn from Never Enough Media. Her presentation gave valuable insights on corporate branding and how it should be communicated across various marketing channels. If you
"Design and customization matter!" How creative from the Dot helped create results
At The Dot, we believe that marketing isn’t just about getting a message out there, it’s about getting the right message to the right audience. The Challenge Mary Lou Rodgers is
A top 3 telecommunications company needs custom employee schedule boards for their western region sales locations
At The Dot, we know that sometimes off the shelf products just don’t cut it. For those times you need something truly custom, our departments are ready to cost effective products that
A variety of companies realize with the rapid change in product offerings their marketing materials have a shorter shelf life
A variety of companies realize with the rapid change in product offerings their marketing materials have a shorter shelf life. The amount of product being scrapper for obsolescence is growing each year. Dot
The Dot was approached by a Fortune 100 healthcare provider needing direct mail services that was HIPAA certified
At The Dot, we understand that data security is crucial to all businesses. We became HITRUST certified in 2018 to ensure our servers and workflows met the highest standards of security. While this
The Dot helps a growing apparel company with their fulfillment, freeing up valuable resources
At The Dot, we know that outsourcing to a trusted partner is essential to company growth. Once you identify your core competencies, you can give the outliers to partners who’s core competencies
How The Dot's printing services helped Black Ink stand out from their competition
At The Dot, we offer scalable solutions for our clients’ growing businesses. One such client, Black Ink, is a retail stationery and gift shop in Pacific Palisades. The owner, Patti Black, commissioned The Dot to print luxury notepads...
Case Study - SCAN
SCAN is a not-for-profit organization based in Long Beach, California. Their mission is to keep seniors healthy and independent.