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Best Practices for Political Direct Mail

by Enrique Rivas (He/Him)

For over a decade, critics have predicted the decline of political direct mail, likening it to flip phones—functional, perhaps, but outdated. Despite these predictions, direct mail has not only endured, but it continues to thrive and serve as a powerful tool in the digital age. While it may not always generate the same buzz as digital ads or social media content, direct mail consistently delivers real results when it comes to reaching voters. Direct mail may not be the right tool for every political or advocacy campaign, but it remains one of the most effective ways to reach, persuade, and mobilize voters. 

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Political Direct Mail Glossary

by Sophie Thurber (She/Her)

The world of political direct mail involves a lot of terms you don’t hear in everyday conversation (unless you’re one of the few amazing people who love direct mail so much that USPS regulatory updates figure prominently at your weekly coffee klatch, in which case, you’re a star).

Political Direct Mail in the Digital Age

Political Direct Mail in the Digital Age

by Joe Fuld (He/Him)

Last week we released our first ebook: Political Direct Mail In The Digital Age. The book explains why with all the technology we have, political direct mail in the digital age is still relevant. We explain how you should decide on direct mail and targeted communications strategies for political and advocacy campaigns. We also discuss the cost of direct mail, micro-targeting strategies and how to use direct mail for GOTV.

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What is Red Tag Political Mail?

by The Campaign Workshop

Red tag political mail is a mystery to some. You may wonder how the United States Postal Service (USPS) treats the massive amount of campaign mail that moves through the postal system each election. The "secret" is red tag political mail. We write about this in our direct mail ebook. The USPS has a very effective system for identifying political mail and moving it quickly through the mail stream and into mailboxes before Election Day.