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Ask Randy: Volume 12

Ask Randy: Volume 12

Randy Weiler, SPC’s Director of Postal Affairs and Logistics, is here to help you navigate the labyrinth of the USPS. What does it take to efficiently move your projects through the USPS system? What efficiencies can you gain from SPC’s lettershop expertise? Who...

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SPC Sales Trip: A Short Story

SPC Sales Trip: A Short Story

What You Missed In Chapter 1: If you missed my first blog, you won’t know much about me, or the experience I had during my internship last summer with SPC. To give a brief summary, I went through SPC’s well developed, 13 week rotational internship program. During that...

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Quad/Graphics Inc. and LSC Call Off Merger

Quad/Graphics Inc. made waves last October when it announced it would be acquiring its biggest competitor, Chicago-based LSC Communications, as part of a $1.4 billion all-stock transaction. The deal immediately drew the attention of the U.S. Department of Justice,...

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A Look Inside SPC

A Look Inside SPC

At SPC, our work is more than just ink and paper. It’s about the people, personalities, and processes that make up the beating heart of our company. It might look like controlled chaos, but there’s a tried & true method to our madness. Here’s a look behind the SPC...

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5 Ways to Get the Most Out of Direct Mail

5 Ways to Get the Most Out of Direct Mail

Direct mail just works. Printed marketing occupies a unique place in the arsenal that marketing teams deploy, complementing and augmenting digital and experiential marketing. The statistics also reinforce the power of printed direct mail. Marketers sell $17 in goods...

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Paper Market Update Q2 2019

Paper Market Update Q2 2019

Behind the Numbers A cursory look at market trends might look less-than-stellar, but a deeper dig into the numbers shows that print is growing in important, strategic arenas—all of which are poised for growth. While overall print demand is shrinking, specific and...

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