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What does Direct Marketers of Charleston do?

DMC is a full-service direct marketing facility. We handle all aspects of our clients' mail needs from consulting about effective marketing plans to creating a mail piece to all the necessary steps of mail preparation. We can help you define your market and design your direct mail piece while working within your budget. Our in-house printing department will produce your mailing, and our experienced staff will finish the process by addressing the mail piece and getting it to the post office for delivery.

Do you sell mailing lists?

DMC has access to huge range of mailing list data. We can compile a mailing list specifically to meet your needs. You can purchase that data to manage your own mailing or let DMC handle your whole mailing.

Do direct mail campaigns work?

Yes. The design and print quality of your mail piece have a lot to do with whether your audience will see your mail piece as "junk mail" or not. Our experience with what works can help steer you in the right direction. Direct mail campaigns can be very effective and inexpensive if handled properly. Let us help you build a campaign for results.

What does it cost to mail something bulk rate?

The main factors that determine the cost of mailing something bulk rate are size, weight and destination. DMC can help you determine an estimated postage cost based on these requirements. Call us at 843.884.9147 to find out more about bulk mail for your specific needs.

Can I choose neighborhoods to mail to?

DMC can create a custom mail list based on whatever criteria you choose. We compile our data from several different sources, ensuring that you are getting the most accurate, up-to-date information possible.

How should I send my mailing list to DMC?

We can accept your company’s database in several different electronic formats, including Microsoft Excel, Visual Dbase, Comma Separated, Tab Delimited and Microsoft Access. Call DMC for more information about our data services at 843.884.9147.

What is the difference between a flat, a letter and a postcard?

Flat, letter and postcard are the three divisions of first class mail. The size and weight of the mail piece determine which category it falls in. Each category has its own set of prices and regulations depending on where the mail piece is going. Call DMC today about current postal requirements at 843.884.9147.

What is an indicia?

An indicia is just like a stamp, but it’s printed directly on the mail piece. The indicia tells the postman how the mail piece is handled, either first class or bulk rate, and who is responsible for paying the postage, noted on the indicia as a permit number. Call DMC for more information about our mailing services at 843.884.9147.

Can you design my mail piece?

Yes we can! DMC has a creative team that can turn your ideas into a professional document. Call us at 843.884.9147 and we will be happy to discuss your project.

What kind of things can DMC print?

DMC has a full-service offset printing department. Our press equipment is professional and well maintained, and our pressmen have over 15 years of printing experience. We can print just about anything you need. For more information about our printing capabilities, visit the DMC Printing Services page.

Should I use DMC if I only need something printed?

Absolutely! You can choose from our many services one at a time or use them all in one project, whatever fits your needs. Contact DMC for more information about how we can serve your business. Contact Customer Service at 843.884.9147 to place an order or get a quote.

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