Howling Press

08/26/2026

We’re excited to see the first shipment going out with our new Howling Press box stickers. However, what they really represent is something we think about a lot here: the experience someone has with our brand.

That experience is not just the finished piece they ordered. It starts with the first conversation and carries all the way through to the moment the package arrives. The box we choose, the tape we use, the quality of the shipping label, the way the package is presented, and yes, even the sticker on the outside all become part of that experience.

Those details may seem small, but together they shape how a customer feels about doing business with us. A package that looks thoughtful and intentional tells a very different story than one that feels rushed or careless. We want every touchpoint to communicate the same thing our finished work does: that we care about quality, presentation, and getting the details right.

That matters even more because our customers trust us with their own brands. The brochures, booklets, postcards, signs, packaging, and other pieces we produce are often some of the first things their customers see. Those materials help shape how their businesses are perceived, and we take that responsibility seriously.

That is also why Howling Press was never built around being the cheapest printer. There are plenty of companies competing on price alone. We built this company for customers who care about craftsmanship, consistency, presentation, and the way their brand is represented.

And if we are asking customers to trust us with their brand, then our own brand should demonstrate the same standard we are asking them to trust us to deliver.

So yes, it is a box sticker. But it is also one more touchpoint, one more detail, and one more opportunity to make the experience feel like Howling Press.

That’s Precision in Every Impression.

08/25/2026

There’s something satisfying about seeing a full USPS tray after a job moves from artwork and address data to finished postcards ready for the mailstream.

This batch includes 1,041 postcards, each featuring a scratch-off element that adds a little interactivity and curiosity to the piece. Instead of simply seeing the message, recipients have a reason to stop, engage with it, and find out what’s underneath.

Our client also took advantage of Howling Press’s mailing services. We handled the printing, address verification, variable addressing, postal preparation, presorting, paperwork, and delivery to USPS. With presorted mail capabilities, we can often mail postcards at a significant savings over USPS retail postage rates, especially on larger campaigns like this one.

And the value doesn’t stop once the trays leave our shop. Each postcard carries a unique Intelligent Mail barcode, allowing our customers to track the status of individual pieces as they move through the USPS network toward delivery. After the mailing, we can also provide address-correction information so customers can update their own records when recipients have moved. That’s the power of data and transparency.

For businesses that want to use direct mail without figuring out all the postal details themselves, that’s the goal: send us the project, and we’ll help take it all the way from print to mailbox, with better visibility along the way.

Printed, prepared, and mailed right here in Durham, North Carolina.

08/21/2026

Friday afternoon entertainment, Howling Press style. A few days ago, we posted a 30-second video of one of our machines running and got way more interest and questions than we expected, so we decided to make our first full workshop tutorial.

In this one, Chris walks through how he cuts postcards using our Duplo DC-618 slitter/cutter/creaser, including how the machine is set up and what it looks like once the job gets running. And yes, the workspace is a little messy. This is a production floor, not a modeling studio. Around here, a perfectly spotless shop would probably mean something has gone terribly wrong.

If you need a little Friday afternoon entertainment, give it a watch on YouTube and let us know what you think. We’d especially love to know if you’d like to see more videos showing the equipment, processes, and behind-the-scenes work that goes into what we produce at Howling Press.

In our first shop tutorial, Chris shows you one of the ways Howling...

08/20/2026

In a rare glimpse onto the Howling Press production floor, check out the first step in scratch off postcard mailer production: printing the card itself. At this point, the cards have already been addressed, outfitted with USPS’s intelligent mail barcode, permit indicia (all on the other side), and personalized content printed for each recipient. We’re proud to run one of the most advanced digital printing presses available: the Konica Minolta AccurioPress C4080. The next step in the process is UV coating to give the postcard not only extra shine, but protection from scratches and abrasion that’s common when making its way through the postal system. After that, the scratch off material is applied and then it’s prepared for handoff to the USPS.

08/11/2026

Want to be the agent everyone in the neighborhood knows?

EDDM postcards make it easy to put your name, listings, and market expertise in front of every home along a selected postal route, without buying a mailing list.

To launch our EDDM postcard service, we are offering special introductory pricing of just $0.57 per address through September 30. Whether you’re promoting a new listing, sharing a recent sale, announcing an open house, or building long-term recognition in a neighborhood, we can handle the process from printing through mailing.

You choose the neighborhood. We handle the rest.

Ready to put your name in every mailbox?

06/05/2026

Online ads are crowded, fleeting, and easy to scroll past. A well-designed postcard is harder to ignore. It lands directly in your customer’s mailbox, puts your business in their hands, and gives your message a real chance to be seen. We make the entire process simple, from design and printing to bundling and delivery to the post office. You choose the neighborhoods. We’ll take it from there.

Ready to own the neighborhood? Reach out today.

05/25/2026

Today is not just another holiday or a long weekend.

Memorial Day is a reminder that the freedoms we enjoy every day came at an unimaginable cost for countless families across this country. Behind every folded flag is a son, daughter, parent, spouse, or friend who never made it home.

Today, we remember those who gave everything in service to others.

From all of us at Howling Press, thank you to the fallen, the families who carry their memory forward, and everyone who continues to honor their sacrifice.

May we never take that sacrifice for granted.

05/23/2026

Big events deserve to feel big.

Recently, we had the opportunity to work with a group of pastors representing multiple churches to help produce promotional banners for the 2026 Kittrell Revival using artwork provided by the organizers. Our role was taking their vision and bringing it to life in large format print with durable, high-visibility banner production designed for outdoor display.

Projects like this are a reminder that print still matters because people can’t attend an event they never knew was happening. Good signage creates awareness, builds anticipation, and helps turn a message into something the community actually sees.

We’re grateful to have been trusted with the production and honored to support organizations working to bring communities together.

Your event deserves a grand entrance too.

05/01/2026

There’s a lot riding on a night like this. Students remember it. Parents see it. The entire event gets judged before it even begins by what people are holding in their hands.

Warren County Public Schools trusted Howling Press to bring that impression to life for their Red Carpet Prom Night. That trust isn’t taken lightly. Every poster. Every ticket. Every detail was produced to match the level of the moment. Because when something matters, it has to feel like it.

To the organizers, thank you for trusting us with your event. We know what that responsibility means.

If you’re planning something people will remember, make sure what they see first sets the standard.

Reach out to start your next project!

04/20/2026

Yard signs that actually look as good as the work behind them.

These were printed for Atkins Pro Clean, serving Wake Forest and the surrounding areas. Big thanks to Jay for trusting us with his brand. When your business is built on making things clean and spotless, your signage should show up the same way.

If you need signs for your business, event, or anything in between, we'd be glad to help you put something out there you’re proud of.