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Postcard Marketing

Postcard campaigns should be simple to run and easy to prove.

Mailbox Merchants plans, prints, and mails postcards with the targeting, creative, and campaign structure you need to get results. Whether you’re promoting one location or fifty, we make sure you're delivering the right message to the right audience at the right time.

Get better ROI with Mailbox Merchants Postcard Marketing Services.

Why Choose Mailbox Merchants for Your Postcard Campaign?

You’re not shopping for a single run postcard. You’re shopping for a partner who can run smart campaigns that get results.

With Mailbox Merchants, you get...

A complete program, not just an off-the-shelf print job

Data-driven targeting that fits your market, so you're hitting the right people

Campaign support from start to finish, not juggling multiple vendors

Intelligent tracking, so you can speak to ROI

Integration with other direct mail and digital campaigns, for improved conversions

Variable printing, for precise personalization

Postcard Options

Different campaigns need different postcard builds. We choose the best option for your goals.

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Smart Card – Variable

A Smart Card Variable campaign lets you change content by market, location, or audience segment while still running one coordinated program. Up to 5 tailored messages for every neighborhood segment, with precise targeting available.

Best for:

  • Multi-location franchises that need consistent branding, but personalized messaging and targeting
  • Markets with different services, offers, and/or priorities
  • Testing creative or messaging by region

Why it works:

  • Local relevance without sacrificing brand recognition
  • One program, many versions
  • Segmented and personalized targeting, driven by data
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Smart Card – Fixed

A Smart Card Fixed campaign uses a consistent design and message across the entire mailing, but is still targeted by Carrier Routes for precise audience segmentation.

Best for:

  • A clear offer you want to scale
  • Brand awareness and steady visibility
  • Seasonal promotions that run the same in every area

Why it works:

  • Faster creation and delivery
  • Brand awareness and steady visibility
  • Targetable but easily repeatable
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Premium Postcards

Premium postcards use upgraded formats that help your piece stand out and feel higher-end. This can include die-cut shapes, interactive elements, high-quality gloss, and other graphic design elements that make customers stop and pay attention.

Best for:

  • High-impact offers and services

  • Competitive markets where attention is expensive

  • Time-sensitive promotions or offers

Why it works:

  • Nonstandard format stands out in the mailbox

  • More likely to be kept and revisited

  • Better brand impression

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Trigger-Based Postcards

Target households that have made a major life shift. Includes: new movers, pre-movers, anniversaries, birthdays, newlyweds, new parents, and other moments where consumers are open to new brands.

Best for:

  • Any business that wins with early relationship building
  • Location-based marketing
  • Timely, relevant offers

Why it works:

  • Reaches people actively choosing new providers
  • Triggers based on data, not a huge blast
  • Builds long-term customer relationships

Our Postcard Campaign Services

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Targeting and Mailing Lists

Effective postcard performance relies on intelligent audience selection. We help you target by what matters for your goal, such as:

  • Zip codes, carrier routes, or radius targeting
  • Household demographics
  • Consumer behavior data

You get the reach you need without paying to target people who are never going to take action. Explore our market maps for more detail on zip code targeting.

Design and Copy Support

Your postcard needs to get read and drive action.

We can work with your existing creative, or build the postcard with you. Whether you need a clean, scannable postcard with brand consistency or a nonstandard postcard that commands attention, we create the best option for your campaign and goals.

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Printing, Postage, and Delivering

This is where campaigns usually fall apart. Too many vendors. Too many timelines.

Mailbox Merchants manages the full process:

  • Graphic design and copy creation or review
  • Scalable printing
  • Postage and delivery

You stay focused on the offer and the outcome. We handle the logistics.

Campaign Integration

Successful postcard marketing isn't a solo mission. It works best when paired with a larger campaign. We integrate your digital and print efforts together, for one unified and intuitive customer experience.

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Foot Traffic

Tracking and Measurement

ROI is important. We track deliverability, opens, and responses so you can effectively audit performance.

Common tracking options include:

  • QR codes and unique URLs
  • Dedicated phone numbers
  • Offer codes
  • Market-level performance comparisons

This gives you a clear read on what is working, where it is working, and what to do next.

Testimonials

As a local business owner, reaching out to customers in an efficient, affordable and effective way is key to getting our message out. Shared mail with Mailbox Merchants is all of the above in Central Oregon. And to put the cherry on top, the customer service by Dan Lussier makes it a win-win experience.

Scott & Monica Myers

Owners at Papa Murphy’s Pizza (Bend/Redmond/Prineville)
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We have been using Mailbox Merchants for many years and they have been amazing to work with! They are quick to respond and can turn any idea you have into something really unique and special! We see tons of coupons come into our various store locations on a regular basis and our guests seem to really enjoy the coupons we offer them through Mailbox Merchants! It has also been excellent in reaching new guests!! Our employees at Premier Oil Change enjoy seeing their photos on the mailer coupons and look forward to seeing who will be featured on the upcoming mailers!! Thanks so much, Mailbox Merchants for being an amazing marketing company to work with over the years.

Matt Webb

Owner at Premier Oil Change
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I have been working in print for over a decade and have found the experience of working with the team at Mailbox Merchants to be delightful. The customer service is above and beyond with every department and individual I’ve had the pleasure of interacting with. Our clients have consistently seen fantastic redemption with the shared mail packet. It’s clear the residents enjoy the publication and are engaging with the content! I would recommend Mailbox Merchants to any business looking to expand their customer base and bring in new foot traffic.

Alicia Lee

Key Account Director at Silvercrest Advertising
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We have used Mailbox Merchants’ direct mail for more than 15 years and it is a major part of our advertising budget. Our rep, Dan Lussier, continues to be extremely helpful with suggestions and is always willing to accommodate our time-sensitive issues. The production department consistently turns out to be a great, finished product. We highly recommend this advertising option.

Mickey Moore

General Manager at Tetrault Tire Center
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Get Started with Postcard Marketing

Deliver the right message to the right audience at the right time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a typical postcard campaign look like?

Most postcard programs follow a simple path:

  1. Choose your postcard option and goals
  2. Confirm targeting and mailing area
  3. Finalize creative and offer
  4. Print and schedule the drop
  5. Track results and refine the next send
This format works for one time mailings and repeatable campaigns alike.

How much does postcard marketing cost?

Postcard pricing depends on the postcard type, quantity, targeting, and postage. Because campaigns vary by market and goals, Mailbox Merchants builds pricing around your specific mailing rather than offering flat packages. For more specific pricing, please contact us for a quote.

What’s the difference between Smart Card Fixed and Smart Card Variable?

Smart Card Fixed uses the same design and message across the entire mailing. Smart Card Variable allows content to change by location, market, or audience while running one coordinated campaign. Variable campaigns are commonly used by franchises and multi-location brands.

Both options are smart - which means we use data to target the right audience segments for your goals.

Do you help with targeting and mailing lists?

Yes. Mailbox Merchants handles audience targeting and list selection based on geography, demographics, and consumer data. You don’t need to supply your own list unless you want to use one.

Can you design the postcard for us?

Yes. We can work with existing creative or help design the postcard from scratch. Our focus is clear messaging, fast readability, and strong calls to action that support campaign goals. 

How long does it take to launch a postcard campaign?

Timelines vary based on creative readiness and targeting complexity, but most postcard campaigns can be planned, printed, and mailed within a few weeks. Repeat campaigns often move faster once the program is established.