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Although social media has revolutionized marketing over the last decade or so, [direct mail continues to be extremely relevant](https://www.desmoinesprinting.com/blog/direct-mail-marketing-best-practices). In fact, ignoring direct mail could turn out to be a costly mistake. To make sure that your direct mail does not get thrown out, it is important to use creative direct mail ideas to send your customers something that is personalized, targeted, and relevant to them. Here are 5 great ideas to help you do just that. [Read More](https://www.desmoinesprinting.com/blog/blog/small-business-create-direct-mail-that-captures-attention) Topics: [Commercial Printing](https://www.desmoinesprinting.com/blog/tag/commercial-printing) ## [Want to Get Noticed at Your Next Local Event?](https://www.desmoinesprinting.com/blog/large-format-printing-local-event) Posted by [Tyler Scott](https://www.desmoinesprinting.com/blog/author/tyler-scott) on Jul 1, 2021 11:15:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![event-standing-poster](https://www.desmoinesprinting.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Des_Moines_Event_Signage.png) ](https://www.desmoinesprinting.com/blog/large-format-printing-local-event) Is your business looking to stand out at your next event? Large format printing is the way to go! Large format printers are computer-controlled printing machines that support a maximum print roll width between 18” and 100”. This technology is growing in popularity because it can turn your text and images into big, attractive, and effective advertising tools. [Read More](https://www.desmoinesprinting.com/blog/large-format-printing-local-event) Topics: [Commercial Printing](https://www.desmoinesprinting.com/blog/tag/commercial-printing) ## [Get the Most Out of Your Trade Show with These Essential Tools](https://www.desmoinesprinting.com/blog/blog/get-the-most-out-of-your-trade-show-with-these-essential-tools) Posted by [Tyler Scott](https://www.desmoinesprinting.com/blog/author/tyler-scott) on Jun 8, 2021 12:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.desmoinesprinting.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Rack_Cards-2.jpg) ](https://www.desmoinesprinting.com/blog/blog/get-the-most-out-of-your-trade-show-with-these-essential-tools) If there is one secret to success as a startup business or when introducing a new product or service, it’s trade shows. Trade shows help your company build recognition within your industry. These events are common grounds for both investors and service or product development researchers. Just doing a handful of trade shows could easily be enough to start a buzz about your business. However, to get the most from a trade show, you have to do it right, and doing it right comes down to one simple factor: the tools you use at the event.  [Read More](https://www.desmoinesprinting.com/blog/blog/get-the-most-out-of-your-trade-show-with-these-essential-tools) Topics: [Commercial Printing](https://www.desmoinesprinting.com/blog/tag/commercial-printing) [All posts](https://www.desmoinesprinting.com/blog/all) ### Subscribe Here! ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Tag - [Commercial Printing (3)](https://www.desmoinesprinting.com/blog/tag/commercial-printing) - [Marketing Materials (3)](https://www.desmoinesprinting.com/blog/tag/marketing-materials) - [Print Management (3)](https://www.desmoinesprinting.com/blog/tag/print-management) - [Business Marketing (2)](https://www.desmoinesprinting.com/blog/tag/business-marketing) - [Direct Mail (2)](https://www.desmoinesprinting.com/blog/tag/direct-mail) - [Des Moines Marketing (1)](https://www.desmoinesprinting.com/blog/tag/des-moines-marketing) - [News (1)](https://www.desmoinesprinting.com/blog/tag/news) [See all](https://www.desmoinesprinting.com/blog/tag/commercial-printing#) [![2020 DSM Printing Logo - Horizontal_2023_grayscale-1](https://www.desmoinesprinting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2020%20DSM%20Printing%20Logo%20-%20Horizontal_2023_grayscale-1.png?width=1500&height=601&name=2020%20DSM%20Printing%20Logo%20-%20Horizontal_2023_grayscale-1.png "2020 DSM Printing Logo - Horizontal_2023_grayscale-1")](https://www.desmoinesprinting.com) **ABOUT US** Providing exceptional service, quick turnaround times, and affordable prices, our in-house printing team makes sure your project is perfect. 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