LocaliQ Launches Voice AI Agent to Transform Prospect Conversations
TC Transcontinental Acquires Middleton Group to Further Grow its In-Store Marketing (ISM) Activities
Smell That? It’s the Scent of Higher Direct Mail Response Rates
Hearst Magazines To Bring AURA to Programmatic Buyers on Amazon DSP
Print: The Multisensory Marketing Connection
Off-price domination continues as department stores yield more share
This week, Nordstrom announced that in the fall it will open its 25th Rack store in Texas and its seventh in Georgia, the latest in the steady build-out of its off-price business in recent…
Quad earns a spot on MM+M Agency 100 at no. 26
Quad/Graphics, Inc. a marketing experience company that solves complex marketing challenges for its clients, has been ranked 26 among the top healthcare marketing firms in North America according to the Medical…
Ecommerce Trends: What is the growth trajectory for North America’s top retailers?
Tariffs and trade disputes in recent months have challenged assumptions about what ecommerce growth will look like in 2025. Digital Commerce 360 is preparing to publish the 2025 edition of its…
J.Schmid is honored to bring Tiger Woods’ brand, Sun Day Red, to life through their inaugural catalog.
Sun Day Red by Tiger Woods in print. Our first print catalog arriving to mailboxes now. Tiger Woods' apparel brand, Sun Day Red, is named with three words because of…
Ricoh Unveils Pro C5400S Series with Staple-less Binding
Ricoh announced the launch of its newest color light-production sheet-fed digital printers, the RICOH Pro C5400S and RICOH Pro C5410S (RICOH Pro C5400S Series). With professional color consistency and precise…
Publicis Wins Mars’ $1.7B Global Media
Following a competitive RFP process that began last fall, snack food and candy giant Mars Inc. has appointed Publicis to lead its media, production, paid social and influencer and connected commerce capabilities. …
Canva named on CNBC’s 2025 Disruptor 50 list
We're proud to share that Canva has been named the #5 company on CNBC’s 2025 Disruptor 50 list – a recognition of private companies transforming industries and reshaping the future…
Survey: 74% of Father’s Day shoppers to buy from Amazon
Consumers are taking an omnichannel approach when it comes to Father’s Day (June 15) shopping this year. A new survey from NieslenIQ reveals that 69% of shoppers are expecting to…
CohereOne + J.Schmid May 2025 Trend Report | CohereOne-Understanding Tariffs
As global trade landscapes shift, understanding tariffs isn’t just for economists—it’s essential knowledge for any business operating across borders. From protecting domestic industries to influencing global supply chains, tariffs play…
Vuori has a secret recipe to take down Lululemon
There’s a reason people can’t stop touching Vuori’s joggers in the store. It’s not just the aesthetics or the fit (although those help). It’s something far more fundamental, and most…
Update on the post office from Midland’s-Matt (the mailman) Jensen-once a year rate increases
Today, the Postal Regulatory Commission filed Order No. 8893-Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the Statutory Review of the System for Regulating Rates and Classes for Market Dominant Products (Phase 2A…
The ‘most patriotic’ brands in America are…
Four retailers cracked the top 10 in a survey of the 50 for-profit brands that consumers feel best meet today’s “patriotism challenge.” Levi Strauss & Co., took the fourth spot in Brand…
Meta Sued For Allegedly Tracking Android Users’ Web Browsing
Meta was hit this week with a new privacy lawsuit for allegedly secretly tracking users' browsing activity on mobile websites that embed Meta's analytics pixel, and linking that activity to…
Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy Claims Top Spot on Amazon’s Best Books of 2025 So Far List
Amazon.com today revealed the Amazon Books Editors’ Best Books of the Year So Far list, with Charlotte McConaghy’s taut, psychological novel Wild Dark Shore earning the coveted No. 1 position. The Amazon…
Big efficiency wins don’t always require big changes. At Midland, we helped a client cut 65+ hours of manual labor per week by automating just one part of their packaging process.
Fold & tuck style cases - 15 cases per minute - No glue, no fuss—just a clean L-Clip seal Small shift. Huge impact. That’s what performance looks like. Ready to…
Citing Strong Half, Brian Wieser Surprisingly Turns Bullish For 2025
In a surprise move following a series of consecutive downgrades, Brian Wieser has boosted the outlook for U.S. ad-spending growth this year to 6.0%. That's nearly double the percent change he…
Survey: U.S shoppers already worried about rising costs of holiday essentials
American consumers are increasingly anxious that tariffs on imported goods could dampen their holiday celebrations. More than half (61%) of respondents are concerned that tariffs will have an effect on…
Celebrating 10 million trees planted through One Print, One Tree
When we launched Canva Print, we wanted every order to make a positive impact. Through our One Print, One Tree initiative, we've now planted over 10 million trees – restoring…
The 7 Most Common Direct Mail Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
Direct mail continues to be one of the most effective marketing tools when done right. But even seasoned marketers fall into traps that can waste time, money, and impact. After…
Mattel Starts New Film, TV Studio For Brands
Looking to build on its success with “Barbie” two summers ago for its other major toy brands, Mattel has announced the formation of Mattel Studios. Mattel will be combining its…
Target leans into third-party online marketplace growth
Target Corp. is ramping up investment in its third-party online marketplace, Target Plus, as it searches for growth in a turbulent retail environment marked by cooling consumer demand and persistent economic…
Bookstores Tap Indie Vibe, Personalization, and Social Media to Romance Reading For Today’s Consumers
Despite doomsayer predictions, brick-and-mortar bookstores’ demise hasn’t come. In fact, local bookstores—and revived big-brand chains—are luring customers in with new incentives, merch, and cultivated communities. The Rising Popularity of Brick-and-Mortar…
Ad Market Decelerates Again In April, Weakest In 19 Months
Following a surprising high single-digit uptick in March, the U.S. ad market expanded just 1.7% in April, marking the weakest growth since September 2023, according to a MediaPost analysis of…
The New York Times Company and Amazon Announce Licensing Agreement
The New York Times Company and Amazon have announced a multi-year licensing agreement that will bring Times editorial content to a variety of Amazon customer experiences. This broadens the companies'…
Gen Z Is Redefining Wellness, While Food, Beauty Brands Race To Keep Up
As the $2 trillion global wellness market evolves, Gen Z and millennials are turning up the heat on food and beauty brands, blurring category lines, demanding personalization, and prioritizing function…
Inkjet ink can cost 4X more than offset.
Every drop matters—and your paper choice makes a difference. MIDLAND'S new study breaks down real ink consumption rates so you can print smarter and boost profitability. Run High Speed Inkjet?…
The Benefits Of Literacy: Kids Read Books, Get A Free Pizza
For over 40 years, kids nationwide have competed to win a personal pan pizza for reading a certain number of books for the Pizza Hut Book It Summer Reading Program.…
Consumer confidence improved in May after five straight months of declines as Americans grew more hopeful about prospects for a trade deal between the U.S. and China.
In preliminary readings for May, The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index increased by 12.3 to 98.0, up from 85.7 in April. The Present Situation Index — based on consumers’ assessment of current business and…