Turnkey Direct Mail Schedule Magnet Services
We print, attach, address, and mail your custom 4″ x 7″ sports schedule magnets directly to your prospects.
Why DIY Magnet Mailings Waste Time & Money
Self-mailing 500+ heavy schedule magnets is an exhausting chore. However, our automated fulfillment solves this headache completely. Notice how doing it yourself compares to our direct mail service:
| The In-House DIY Nightmare | Our Turnkey Direct Mail Fulfillment |
|---|---|
| ✕ Manual Assembly: You waste hours hand-mounting magnets onto cards and stuffing envelopes. | ✓ Automated Adhering: High-speed equipment securely bonds your magnet directly onto the postcard surface. |
| ✕ Retail Postage Rates: You pay expensive retail First-Class envelope postage for every heavy piece. | ✓ Presorted First-Class Savings: Discounted presorted rates lower your total investment significantly. |
| ✕ Labeling & Logistics: You print hundreds of labels, apply postage, and lug heavy boxes to the post office. | ✓ Direct Ink-Jet Addressing: Automated CASS-certified software cleans your list and inkjets addresses directly onto cards. |
Full-Service Printing & Manufacturing Specifications
We produce every direct mail package to commercial standards. Furthermore, your final product arrives completely ready for immediate fridge display:
- Vibrant Full-Color Printing: We print both sides of the carrier postcard and the magnet face in full CMYK color. (Note: Standard CMYK runs do not support metallic inks, fluorescent colors, or spot PMS matching.)
- Indoor-Grade Durability: We manufacture magnets with heavy magnetic backing designed specifically for indoor surfaces like refrigerators and file cabinets.
- Single-Sport Canvas Specs: High game counts require a single-sport layout for basketball, hockey, and baseball. Conversely, football schedule density allows us to combine 1 to 4 regional teams on one 4″ x 7″ magnet while keeping text readable.
- Complete Fulfillment: We automatically glue the magnet, inkjet recipient addresses, sort the mail, and drop pieces off at the USPS facility.
The 500-Piece Rule: Expedited Delivery via Presorted First-Class Mail
The USPS permits bulk mailings starting at 200 units. However, campaigns between 200 and 499 pieces only qualify for Standard Marketing Mail. Unfortunately, the Postal Service treats Standard Mail as low priority. Consequently, your mailers can sit in processing hubs for weeks. That delay creates a huge risk of missing opening day entirely.
Therefore, we strictly enforce a 500-piece minimum for direct mail, utilizing Presorted First-Class Mail. Presorted First-Class receives priority handling throughout the postal network. Specifically, the USPS targets a 1 to 3 business day delivery window once mail enters their stream. Although the post office does not guarantee exact dates, this service ensures your magnets arrive quickly and safely before game day.
How Our Turnkey Direct Mail Process Works
- Step 1: Select Your Sports Schedule & Layout — First, choose your sport from our full year-round lineup. Our 4″ x 7″ format provides ideal room for full game schedules and your promotional header. (Note: We support 1 to 4 teams on football schedules. However, high-density sports like basketball, hockey, and baseball remain single-team layouts to guarantee legibility).
- Step 2: Customize Your Branding Header & Postcard Back — Next, send us your headshot, logo, phone number, and custom message for the magnet. In addition, provide your custom promotional copy for both sides of the backing card.
- Step 3: Upload Your Mailing List (500+ Contacts) — Then, submit your CSV address file. We run automated CASS and NCOA checks to fix formatting errors, verify deliverability, and delete duplicate entries before printing.
- Step 4: We Print, Affix, Address & Mail — Finally, we print your cards and magnets in rich full color. We machine-bond the magnet to the card, inkjet addresses, apply Presorted First-Class postage, and deliver your campaign directly to the post office.
Important Notice: Secure Your Position in the Production Queue Early
Turnkey direct mail requires multiple coordinated steps. For example, we must approve artwork, verify lists, run a 12 to 16 business day magnet production cycle, bond postcards, and induce mail. Furthermore, demand for tangible sports schedule marketing remains high all year long. Therefore, we strongly encourage you to place your order early. You will reserve your spot in the printing queue and avoid seasonal bottlenecks easily.
Ready to Automate Your Sports Schedule Marketing?
Contact our direct mail specialists today to request pricing, submit your address file, or secure your artwork proof.