Direct Mail Cost
Format, quantity, data, and postal plan move the number more than anything else — see what shapes price before artwork is finalized.
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Resources
22 long-form guides on direct mail and seminar marketing, 48 company news posts, and 24 MBI Cares stories, in one place. Filter by kind or search; every entry opens the full piece.
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Direct Mail
10 guides
Direct Mail hub →Targeted Direct Mail
For a defined consumer or business audience, with address-level personalization and measurement.
Read the guide →Audience Targeting & Mailing Lists
House file or built audience — hygiene, deduplication, and suppression decide who's actually mailable.
Read the guide →Postcard Mailing Services
Size, postal category, and address-block layout decide whether a postcard clears the mail stream cleanly.
Read the guide →Personalized Direct Mail
Variable data ties each piece to one record — approved fields, fallbacks, and proofs keep it accurate at scale.
Read the guide →B2B Direct Mail
Accounts and roles replace households — addressing, personalization, and sales follow-up all work differently here.
Read the guide →Multi-Location & Nationwide Mail
One program specification, per-market versions, coordinated waves and reporting — run it as a single campaign.
Read the guide →Direct Mail & Digital Marketing
Landing pages, email, paid ads, and sales follow-up all read off the same mailing under one campaign plan.
Read the guide →Campaign Measurement
Response codes and matchback have to be built in before the drop, not added after results come in.
Read the guide →Choosing a Direct Mail Company
Print-only, mailing, and full-service vendors split up ownership differently — know who holds data and schedule before you sign.
Read the guide →Guides
Seminars & Events
12 guides
Seminar & Event Marketing hub →Financial Advisor Seminar Marketing
Audience targeting for retirement and estate topics, compliant invitations, venue and timing, registration, and follow-up.
Read the guide →Medicare Seminar Marketing
Age-in and Medicare-eligible audiences, educational versus sales event rules, AEP timing, invitations, registration, and reminders.
Read the guide →Estate Planning Seminar Marketing
Homeowner and age-based audiences, invitations that read as educational, bar advertising review, and consultation follow-up.
Read the guide →Dinner Seminar Marketing
Choosing the venue, what the invitation says about the meal, reservation counts, no-shows, and dinner versus workshop formats.
Read the guide →Seminar Marketing for FMOs and IMOs
Invitation campaigns across many agents and markets, AEP compression, event materials, territory suppression, and per-agent invoicing.
Read the guide →Seminar Mailing Lists and Audience Targeting
Translate the ideal attendee into selection criteria, size the market around the venue, and confirm a deliverable count.
Read the guide →Seminar Direct Mail and Invitation Design
What an invitation has to answer, leading with the issue rather than the firm, formats, proofing, and production.
Read the guide →Seminar Campaign Timeline and Mailing Lead Times
When to mail, how far ahead to plan, and how production, approvals, and reminders schedule backward from the event date.
Read the guide →Seminar Registration, Email and SMS Reminders
A registration path that works on a phone, what the confirmation carries, consented SMS reminders, and the registration-to-attendance gap.
Read the guide →Measuring a Seminar Campaign
Four tiers of delivery, response, attendance and outcome, why attendance rate is under-tracked, and honest attribution.
Read the guide →Seminar Marketing Mistakes That Cost Seats
Ten mistakes that cost attendance, from choosing the venue before the audience to single reminders and late starts.
Read the guide →How to Choose a Seminar Marketing Company
Nine questions that separate providers, when a print-and-mail vendor is the right scope, and a readiness checklist.
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News
48 posts
News page →MBI Direct Mail + Digital Featured for Advancing Digital Print Innovation
We’re excited to share some recognition. MBI Direct Mail + Digital was recently featured in an industry article highlighting how print providers across North America are evolving through…
Read story →Celebrating Community and History at the West Volusia Historical Society Gala
MBI was honored to sponsor and attend the West Volusia Historical Society’s Inaugural Annual Fundraiser Gala, an inspiring evening dedicated to preserving local history and strengthening our community.
Read story →MBI Proudly Supports the Winter Wonderland Gala and the Mission of Good Samaritan Clinic
MBI was honored to sponsor and attend the Winter Wonderland Gala, a truly beautiful evening centered on community, compassion, and care.
Read story →MBI Named a Best of Florida 2025 Winner
MBI is honored to be recognized as a Best of Florida 2025 winner in Printing & Signage Services.
Read story →MBI Wins Big: 56 Awards at the Florida Print Awards
Recently, the MBI team had the honor of attending the Florida Graphics Alliance Print Awards, a night dedicated to celebrating the best in print and design across the state.
Read story →14th Annual ME STRONG 5K!
As part of our ongoing commitment to making a positive impact in the community, MBI was proud to sponsor an incredible event that brought people together in hope…
Read story →MBI Proudly Sponsors the West Volusia NAACP 2024 Annual Freedom Fund Banquet
MBI Direct Mail + Digital was honored to sponsor the West Volusia NAACP 2024 Annual Freedom Fund Banquet, an impactful evening that celebrated service, leadership, and community.
Read story →2024 Printing United Expo
MBI was thrilled to attend the 2024 Printing United Expo in Las Vegas, an event widely recognized as the pinnacle of innovation within the printing industry.
Read story →2024 Florida Graphics Alliance Print Awards
We’re thrilled to share that MBI had an incredible night at the Florida Print Awards last Friday!
Read story →MBI Receives Eight Best of Category Awards, Flamingo Award for Best Campaign, and Award of Excellence!
MBI is proud to announce that we have been honored with an array of awards, including eight Best of Category awards, Flamingo Award for Best Campaign, and an…
Read story →Helping to make Wishes Come True!
MBI was happy to help when a recent urgent request was needed.
Read story →10th Annual Wine to Water Fundraiser
MBI is a proud sponsor for this year's 10th Annual The Neighborhood Center of West Volusia Wine to Water fundraising event on July 25th from 5-7pm.
Read story →2022 Wishmaker's Ball
MBi was proud to be a sponsor of the Wishmaker's Ball. This is an annual event that grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the…
Read story →Rock 'N Out for a Good Cause!
MBI will be proudly sponsoring the Rock’n Hearts for the Homeless event Saturday, May 14th at Earl Brown Park.
Read story →Breakfast is always a good idea.
This morning MBI got it's employees off to a good start with breakfast.
Read story →Empty Bowls of West Volusia
On February 24th MBI was a proud supporter of the Fourth Annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser.
Read story →Florida in February BBQ Contest
MBI was proud to be a sponsor at the The Rotary Club of DeLand's Barbecue Contest to benefit the Volusia/Flagler YMCA on Saturday.
Read story →MeStrong Victory Lap
It was bittersweet this weekend as Team MBI supported Me Strong for the 11th and final Victory Lap.
Read story →It's BBQ Time!
MBI held it's first ever employee BBQ Cook-Off today! Dave Brannon took home the 1st place trophy followed by Kenny Sauer (2nd Place) and Jim Grogan (3rd).
Read story →It's Pinktober!
SUPPORT THE FIGHTERS. ADMIRING THE SURVIVORS. HONORING THE TAKEN. AND NEVER, EVER GIVING UP HOPE.
Read story →MBI Recognized for Outstanding Work
MBI was recently recognized for outstanding work in several categories. When you want top notch quality and service, MBI is the premiere source for AWARD WINNING Print and Digital Solutions.
Read story →Bowling for Literacy 2021
MBI was well represented today at the Rotary Club of DeLand’s 15th Annual Bowling for Literacy.
Read story →MBI Wins Again at the In-House Design Awards!
MBI was selected as a winner in the 58th Anniversary In-house Design Awards.
Read story →9th Annual Wine to Water Fundraising Event
Be sure to get your tickets before they sell out! MBI is a proud sponsor for this year's 9th Annual The Neighborhood Center of West Volusia Wine to…
Read story →Big Red Bus Comes to MBI!
Today MBI showed up in a big way for the arrival of the BIG RED BUS to donate blood.
Read story →MBI is here when you need us most!
Read story →Full Color Envelopes!
Read story →Today is National Coffee Day!
Read story →MBI Wins Silver Award in the Annual Gold Ink Awards!
Printing Impressions magazine, producer of the annual Gold Ink Awards, announced that MBI Direct Mail, Inc has won a Silver Award for the entry, entitled Global Hope Annual…
Read story →Welcome to MBI!
Read story →Giving Tuesday | Now
MBI would like to express a sincere thanks to the Nurses, Doctors, Grocery store employees, Warehouse Workers, First Responders, Delivery Drivers, Cleaners and other members of the essential workforce.
Read story →COVID-19 Update
According to the recent bulletin from the USPS, a federal entity, all operations of commerce that support this essential governmental function such as the mailing and printing industry…
Read story →Best Workplace 5 Years In A Row!
The Printing Industries of America has announced MBI Direct Mail, Inc as a winner of the 2020 Best Workplace in the Americas (BWA) awards program.
Read story →MBI Wins Again!
MBI brought home more accolades this weekend to put in the trophy case!
Read story →Join our Squadron!
We're always looking for a few good recruits! Click here to view our current Job Openings.
Read story →Eva Sauer named as USPS Certified Professional!
MBI Is proud to announce that Eva Sauer has been awarded her Certificate of Completion as a USPS Certified Direct Mail Professional.
Read story →4 Years In A Row!
MBI has done it again! Printing Industries of America created the BWA awards to honor printing companies that provide a great workplace.
Read story →4 Print Marketing Trends to Inspire You in the Year to Come
Print marketing is compelling, memorable, and engaging. As people touch, hold, and even smell paper, they respond in a profoundly personal way.
Read story →Happy New Year!
Thank you to all of our customers, partners and friends for another successful year at MBI.
Read story →Merry Christmas from MBI!
Read story →Happy Holidays from your friends and family at MBI!
Our holiday hours will be as follows: Christmas Eve: 8:00am-12noon Christmas Day: Closed New Years Eve: 8:00am-12noon New Years Day: Closed #MBIDirectMailDoneRight #MarketingByInnovation #HappyHolidays #HolidayHours
Read story →It's Coming.
It's Coming.
Read story →Another winning year for MBI!
MBi is proud to announce some new winning additions that were received at the #FloridaPrintAwards.
Read story →MBI is proud to offer Mobile Solutions
MBI Direct Mail is proud to announce that we’ve partnered with Textium to bring you MBI Mobile Solutions.
Read story →MBI wins again at the Addys!
MBi is proud to announce the latest additions to our trophy case...
Read story →3 Years In A Row!
MBI has received another prestigious award: Printing Industries of America created the BWA awards to honor printing companies that provide a great workplace.
Read story →MBI, Inc Named Best Workplace in the Americas in 2016 Competition
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [DeLand, FL] - [December 2, 2016] - MBI, Inc of DeLand, Florida has been awarded the designation, Best Workplace in the Americas 2016, for its exemplary human resources practices.
Read story →Top 7 Reasons Why Direct Mail Still Works
Physical Unlike your Website, direct mail is an “active” format. Customers may find their way to your website, but a direct mail piece in their mailbox is a…
Read story →Community
MBI Cares
24 stories
MBI Cares page →Trenton Stewart Foundation
This summer, we had the privilege of teaming up with the Trenton Stewart Foundation, an organization founded in memory of Trenton Stewart to support student-athletes who exhibit the same grit and character he embodied.
Read story →Matt Buth Foundation
In April, MBI Care’s campaign highlights our sponsorship of The Matt Buth Foundation.
Read story →St Johns River-to-Sea Loop
In March, MBI Cares highlights the St Johns River-to-Sea Loop Alliance "Spring to the Springs Family Fun Ride and Trail Celebration."
Read story →Give Kids The World Village
This month’s MBI Care’s campaign highlights our sponsorship of Give Kids The World Village (GKTW), a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing vacations for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families.
Read story →MBI Cares - Krewe of Amalee
MBI Direct Mail is thrilled to announce our sponsorship of the Krewe of Amalee, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the spirit of Mardi Gras and supporting local charities in the DeLand area.
Read story →MeStrong
MBI Direct Mail is proud to sponsor MEStrong, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping families and individuals affected by cancer.
Read story →MBI Cares - West Volusia Historical Society - DeLand, FL
MBI Direct Mail is a proud sponsor of the West Volusia Historical Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the rich history of West Volusia County, Florida.
Read story →MBI Cares - Neighborhood Center - DeLand, FL
MBI Direct Mail is a proud sponsor of the Neighborhood Center of West Volusia, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing critical services to families and individuals in need in our local community.
Read story →Wine to Water 2.0
Save the Date! August 7, 2023, marks the 11th annual Wine to Water 2.0 event, organized by the Neighborhood Center, and proudly sponsored by MBI. Join us in making a difference and supporting our community by providing vital financial assistance for water, utilities, and other essential services, preventing homelessness for those in need.
Read story →MBI Cares - Athens Theatre
The Athens Theatre in DeLand, Florida, is a beloved cultural landmark that has been an integral part of the community for almost a century.
Read story →MBI Cares - Good Samaritan Clinic - DeLand
MBI Direct Mail is a proud sponsor of the Good Samaritan Clinic of DeLand, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free medical and dental care to low-income and uninsured individuals in the community.
Read story →World Elephant Day
MBI is excited to celebrate World Elephant Day today and share with you a special place here in Florida.
Read story →The most fantastic magical things can happen, and it all starts with a wish!
Read story →Happy National Cat Day!
Celebrate Cat Day and visit a local shelter. The CAT PROTECTION SOCIETY is a no-kill shelter located in Central Florida providing a safe haven for these innocent and sweet cat victims until we can find them the purrfect forever home through our adoption services. Share pictures of your feline friends in the comments below.
Read story →MBI Cares about the environment
MBI recycles all of its waste paper and cardboard every month to minimize its environmental impact.
Read story →10th Annual Wine to Water
MBI was a proud sponsor for this year's 10th Annual The Neighborhood Center of West Volusia Wine to Water fundraising event on July 25th.
Read story →BIG RED BUS
The BIG RED BUS came to visit MBI for the second time this year.
Read story →28th Annual Wishmaker's Ball
MBI was proud to be a sponsor of the Wishmaker's Ball. This is an annual event that grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy. A Great Night of dinner and dancing for a great cause!
Read story →Rock’n Hearts for the Homeless
MBI was a proud sponsor of the Rock’n Hearts for the Homeless event Saturday, May 14th at Earl Brown Park.
Read story →Happy Earth Day
Earth Day has arrived! One of the ways we #InvestInOurPlanet is that all of the paper and envelopes we purchase come from responsibly managed forests and all have a certification that tracks the products back to where they were harvested. So, you can be confident that when investing with us, you're also investing in our planet.
Read story →Be Earth Wise with MBI
Earth Day is around the corner, and we want everyone to join our efforts to reduce, reuse, and recycle!
Read story →Florida in February BBQ Contest
MBI Direct Mail was a proud sponsor as The Rotary Club of DeLand is hosted a Barbecue Contest to benefit the Volusia/Flagler YMCA on Saturday.
Read story →Team MBI shows up to support MESTRONG Final Lap
It was bittersweet this weekend as Team MBI supported Me Strong for the 11th and final Victory Lap.
Read story →The BIG RED BUS Visits MBI
A BIG RED THANK YOU!... to all those who donated blood today. You are all heroes!
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