EPISODE · Jul 8, 2026 · 5 MIN
Why Summer Is a Smart Time for Direct Mail
from Marketing with Burlington Press · host burlingtonpress
Summer is often treated as a quiet season for marketing. Vacations interrupt schedules, decision-makers become harder to reach, and many businesses postpone campaigns until fall. Marketing budgets may also shift toward the second half of the year, when companies expect customers to return to their normal routines. That slowdown can create an unexpected advantage. When other businesses reduce their advertising, the companies that remain active face less competition for attention. This is especially valuable in direct mail, where fewer promotional pieces can make a well-designed postcard, letter, or self-mailer more noticeable. Instead of competing with a crowded mailbox, your message may have more room to stand out. Read more: https://burlingtonpress.com/2026/07/08/why-summer-is-a-smart-time-for-direct-mail/
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Summer is often treated as a quiet season for marketing. Vacations interrupt schedules, decision-makers become harder to reach, and many businesses postpone campaigns until fall. Marketing budgets may also shift toward the second half of the year, when companies expect customers to return to their normal routines. That slowdown can create an unexpected advantage. When other businesses reduce their advertising, the companies that remain active face less competition for attention. This is especially valuable in direct mail, where fewer promotional pieces can make a well-designed postcard, letter, or self-mailer more noticeable. Instead of competing with a crowded mailbox, your message may have more room to stand out. Read more: https://burlingtonpress.com/2026/07/08/why-summer-is-a-smart-time-for-direct-mail/
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