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title: Print and Marketing Blog - Shawmut Communications Group | Michelle Cardin
description: Michelle Cardin leads Shawmut’s creative team in developing print, direct mail, and digital marketing campaigns. Some of our work includes projects for Dell EMC, Boston College, athenahealth, Insulet, and OBP Medical. She is an experienced marketer and copywriter who enjoys helping clients solve communication challenges and create successful marketing campaigns.
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## [Why it Pays to Personalize with Variable Data Printing](https://blog.shawmutdelivers.com/why-it-pays-to-personalize-with-variable-data-printing)

 June 04, 2019 by [Michelle Cardin](https://blog.shawmutdelivers.com/author/michelle-cardin)

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## [Winning Print Materials Come in All Shapes and Sizes](https://blog.shawmutdelivers.com/winning-print-materials-come-in-all-shapes-and-sizes)

 April 16, 2019 by [Michelle Cardin](https://blog.shawmutdelivers.com/author/michelle-cardin)

[![2019_PINE_Pinnacle](https://blog.shawmutdelivers.com/hubfs/Blog%20Featured%20Images/2019_PINE_Pinnacle.jpg)](https://blog.shawmutdelivers.com/winning-print-materials-come-in-all-shapes-and-sizes)

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## [5 Ways to Use Print to Show Customer Appreciation Throughout the Year](https://blog.shawmutdelivers.com/5-ways-to-use-print-to-show-customer-appreciation-throughout-the-year)

 November 20, 2018 by [Michelle Cardin](https://blog.shawmutdelivers.com/author/michelle-cardin)

[![ThanksgivingDinner-598312-edited](https://blog.shawmutdelivers.com/hubfs/Blog%20Featured%20Images/ThanksgivingDinner-598312-edited.jpeg)](https://blog.shawmutdelivers.com/5-ways-to-use-print-to-show-customer-appreciation-throughout-the-year)

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## [3 Ways Collaboration Can Enhance Your Print Marketing Strategy](https://blog.shawmutdelivers.com/3-ways-collaboration-can-enhance-your-print-marketing-strategy)

 October 17, 2018 by [Michelle Cardin](https://blog.shawmutdelivers.com/author/michelle-cardin)

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## [Why the Holidays are a Perfect Time to Use Print and Direct Mail](https://blog.shawmutdelivers.com/why-the-holidays-are-a-perfect-time-to-use-print-and-direct-mail)

 October 10, 2018 by [Michelle Cardin](https://blog.shawmutdelivers.com/author/michelle-cardin)

[![Shawmut-Blog-HolidayCards](https://blog.shawmutdelivers.com/hubfs/Blog%20Featured%20Images/Shawmut-Blog-HolidayCards.jpg)](https://blog.shawmutdelivers.com/why-the-holidays-are-a-perfect-time-to-use-print-and-direct-mail)

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## [Why Marketers are Rushing to Use Digital Direct Mail](https://blog.shawmutdelivers.com/why-marketers-are-rushing-to-use-digital-direct-mail)

 July 25, 2018 by [Michelle Cardin](https://blog.shawmutdelivers.com/author/michelle-cardin)

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## [Why You Shouldn't be Afraid to Die Cut Your Next Direct Mail Project](https://blog.shawmutdelivers.com/why-you-shouldnt-be-afraid-to-die-cut-your-next-direct-mail-project)

 June 26, 2018 by [Michelle Cardin](https://blog.shawmutdelivers.com/author/michelle-cardin)

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## [Getting Personal with Promotional Items](https://blog.shawmutdelivers.com/getting-personal-with-promotional-items)

 June 14, 2018 by [Michelle Cardin](https://blog.shawmutdelivers.com/author/michelle-cardin)

[![Shawmut-PromoItems-Cover](https://blog.shawmutdelivers.com/hubfs/Blog%20Featured%20Images/Shawmut-PromoItems-Cover.jpg)](https://blog.shawmutdelivers.com/getting-personal-with-promotional-items)

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## [The Best Print Samples We Received in 2017 and Why We Like Them](https://blog.shawmutdelivers.com/the-best-print-samples-we-received-in-2017-and-why-we-like-them)

 December 28, 2017 by [Michelle Cardin](https://blog.shawmutdelivers.com/author/michelle-cardin)

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