Why Print Matters
Print advertising is still alive and working. Printed media is staying afloat despite negative predictions and skepticism around it. Even more, in some industries, it remains the number one marketing platform. Print still bears a trust-value and quality that keeps it at the forefront.

Does print matter? Is print advertising dead? Do people still read magazines? Is print still relevant in the digital age? YES! Despite the amount of digital and online content and engagement that happens, print still bears a trust-value and quality that keeps it at the forefront.
In today’s digital world it’s easy to assume print advertising is dead. But print matters. Print advertising is still alive and working. Printed media is staying afloat despite negative predictions and skepticism around it. Even more, in some industries, it remains the number one marketing platform. If you want, proof, just read this
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