Break free from 90 Degree Angles: How to Finish with Contour Cuts

Jun 6, 2016

Bring a unique look and feel to your wide format designs by incorporating contour cuts. Follow these guidelines when planning the scope of your project.

Why bleeds need to be in your design file - and how to add them

May 31, 2016

/ by Brett Donelan

Learn why bleeds are necessary when sending a design file to a printer, and how to set them up properly.

Refresh Your Marketing Library with New Collateral

May 24, 2016

/ by Amy Galabinski

Build your marketing library by asking yourself these nine questions to determine what collateral may be missing and what could still be created.

6 Critical Components to Include in Your Style Guide

May 9, 2016

/ by Amy Olson

Style guides ensure branding stays consistent regardless of what is being created or who is creating it. Learn what should be in your company's style guide.

Auditing Your Marketing Collateral – When, How and Why

Apr 26, 2016

/ by Amy Galabinski

Whether your marketing collateral is stored in a network folder or a software system, if it hasn’t been reviewed lately, it may be time for an audit.

Surprise Your Audience With Fun, Unique Marketing Pieces

Apr 11, 2016

/ by Charlie Maring

See how elements of surprise can turn a direct mailer from boring to extraordinary.

What to look for when reviewing your print proofs

Mar 28, 2016

/ by Ron Sweeney

A print proof is your final time to review a job before it goes to press. Follow this advice to ensure you don't miss any alterations to your project.

EDDM or Saturation List – Which is Right for Your Direct Mailer?

Mar 22, 2016

/ by Rob Hanks

Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM) and Saturation lists are very similar. Know when to use which for your direct mail campaign.

Maintaining an Accurate User List in Your Marketing Software

Mar 16, 2016

/ by Amy Galabinski

Whether using our S4 MRC or another software program where you have several users, it’s important to develop a plan for maintaining your user base.

Behind The Scenes at Suttle-Straus: Client Services

Mar 9, 2016

/ by Ron Sweeney

From the time you give your Suttle-Straus sales rep the green light to the time your project goes to press, a complex dance of human and technological events takes place in our Client Services Department. It’s a process you’ll likely never notice, but it’s vital to ensuring timely, accurate and cost-effective results. Take a look at the behind-the-scenes action of Suttle-Straus’ client services team.