--- title: Blog | Melissa DeMott --- - [Careers](https://www.millcraft.com/careers/) - [Sample Request](https://www.millcraft.com/sample-request/) - Shop Now - [MyMillcraft](https://shop.mymillcraft.com/) - [Beverage Solutions](https://www.packmybev.com/) [![Millcraft](https://blog.millcraft.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/M3%20Blog%20Template/images/logo1.png "Millcraft")](https://www.millcraft.com/) Menu - Solutions - [Paper Solutions](https://www.millcraft.com/paper/) - [Wide Format Solutions](https://www.millcraft.com/wide-format-solutions/) - [Beverage Solutions](https://www.millcraft.com/beverage-solutions/) - [Apparel Solutions](https://www.millcraft.com/apparel-solutions/) - [Packaging Materials](https://www.millcraft.com/packaging-materials/) - [Packaging Equipment](https://www.millcraft.com/packaging-equipment/) - About - [About Millcraft](https://www.millcraft.com/about/) - [Careers](https://www.millcraft.com/careers/) - [Buy and give](https://www.millcraft.com/buy-and-give/) - [COVID 19](https://www.millcraft.com/covid-19/) - Resources - [Blog](https://blog.millcraft.com/) - [News](https://millcraft-6851799.hs-sites.com/blog/tag/news) - [Sample Request](https://www.millcraft.com/sample-request/) - [Safety Data Sheets](https://www.millcraft.com/safety-data-sheets/) - [Contact](https://www.millcraft.com/contact/) - Solutions - [Paper Solutions](https://www.millcraft.com/paper/) - [Wide Format Solutions](https://www.millcraft.com/wide-format-solutions/) - [Beverage Solutions](https://www.millcraft.com/beverage-solutions/) - [Apparel Solutions](https://www.millcraft.com/apparel-solutions/) - [Packaging Materials](https://www.millcraft.com/packaging-materials/) - [Packaging Equipment](https://www.millcraft.com/packaging-equipment/) - About - [About Millcraft](https://www.millcraft.com/about/) - [Careers](https://www.millcraft.com/careers/) - [Buy and give](https://www.millcraft.com/buy-and-give/) - [COVID 19](https://www.millcraft.com/covid-19/) - Resources - [Blog](https://blog.millcraft.com/) - [News](https://millcraft-6851799.hs-sites.com/blog/tag/news) - [Sample Request](https://www.millcraft.com/sample-request/) - [Safety Data Sheets](https://www.millcraft.com/safety-data-sheets/) - [Contact](https://www.millcraft.com/contact/) # Melissa DeMott #### Topics - [All](https://blog.millcraft.com) - [Print Solutions](https://blog.millcraft.com/tag/print-solutions) - [Design](https://blog.millcraft.com/tag/design) - [Packaging Solutions](https://blog.millcraft.com/tag/packaging-solutions) - [Wide Format Solutions](https://blog.millcraft.com/tag/wide-format-solutions) - [Apparel Solutions](https://blog.millcraft.com/tag/apparel-solutions) - [Beverage Solutions](https://blog.millcraft.com/tag/beverage-solutions) - [News](https://blog.millcraft.com/tag/news) - [Print Design](https://blog.millcraft.com/tag/print-design) - [Buy & Give](https://blog.millcraft.com/tag/buy-give) - [Sustainability](https://blog.millcraft.com/tag/sustainability) - [Graphic Design](https://blog.millcraft.com/tag/graphic-design) - [Knowledge](https://blog.millcraft.com/tag/knowledge) - [Trends](https://blog.millcraft.com/tag/trends) - [Topics](https://blog.millcraft.com/tag/topics) - [Community](https://blog.millcraft.com/tag/community) - [Food and Beverage](https://blog.millcraft.com/tag/food-and-beverage) - [Restaurant Solutions](https://blog.millcraft.com/tag/restaurant-solutions) ## A Better Way to Measure up When an overseas vendor of measuring tapes could not meet the needs of a major garment retailer, Millcraft successfully sized up the challenge. [Read More](https://blog.millcraft.com/2018/07/10/a-better-way-to-measure-up) ![](https://blog.millcraft.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/MeasureUp.jpg) ## Make Your Direct Mail More Measurable Inspired design combined with just-right paper, coatings, varnishes, and printing techniques will capture your recipients’ attention. [Read More](https://blog.millcraft.com/2018/07/10/make-your-direct-mail-more-measurable) ![](https://blog.millcraft.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/DirectMail.jpg) ## An ‘Egg’-Cellent Partnership A team approach to solving packaging problems creates value for manufacturers. [Read More](https://blog.millcraft.com/2018/05/16/an-egg-cellent-partnership) ![](https://blog.millcraft.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/An-%E2%80%98Egg-Cellent-Partnership.jpg) ## What’s Under the Lid? Luxurious and eye-catching paper and packaging materials create a promotional sample that mirrors the car-buying experience. [Read More](https://blog.millcraft.com/2018/05/16/whats-under-the-lid) ![](https://blog.millcraft.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Whats-Under-the-Lid.jpg) ## A Beginner’s Guide to Protective Packaging Help your customers reduce costs, avoid damaged goods, and improve their brand image. [Read More](https://blog.millcraft.com/2017/12/05/beginners-guide-protective-packaging) ![](https://blog.millcraft.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/shutterstock_625771727-1024x682.jpg) ## Great Ideas and Advice Are Free Millcraft’s Design & Solution Centers get you the creative results you want without blowing your budget. [Read More](https://blog.millcraft.com/2017/11/02/great-ideas-advice-free) ![](https://blog.millcraft.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/shutterstock_313402691-1024x682.jpg) ## How Do You Measure ROI of a Print Marketing Campaign? Try 3 simple strategies to monitor effectiveness. [Read More](https://blog.millcraft.com/2017/10/23/measure-roi-print-marketing-campaign) ![](https://blog.millcraft.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/shutterstock_428945149-1024x682.jpg) ## Warm Up to Cold Calls Research and preparation turn cold shoulders into hot prospects. [Read More](https://blog.millcraft.com/2017/09/27/warm-cold-calls) ![](https://blog.millcraft.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/shutterstock_436602982-1024x682.jpg) ## Wrap It up Right Close more sales with custom packaging. [Read More](https://blog.millcraft.com/2017/08/23/wrap-it-up-right) ![](https://blog.millcraft.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/shutterstock_614938277-1024x768.jpg) ## Exercise Your Brain Using pen and paper helps you flex your memory muscle. [Read More](https://blog.millcraft.com/2017/07/25/exercise-your-brain) ![](https://blog.millcraft.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/shutterstock_530293135-1024x682.jpg) ## 3 Tips for Tightening Your Supply Chain Belt Sales and operations planning (S&OP) helps you reduce waste and increase efficiency. [Read More](https://blog.millcraft.com/2017/05/23/3-tips-tightening-supply-chain-belt) ![](https://blog.millcraft.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/shutterstock_524327938-1024x682.jpg) ## Show vs. Tell: The Case for Mock-ups Test-drive your next printing or packaging job with a prototype from Millcraft’s Design and Solution Center. [Read More](https://blog.millcraft.com/2017/03/20/show-vs-tell-case-mockups) ![](https://blog.millcraft.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Swatches-1024x658.png) ## eLynxx 101 Easy-to-use software saves money and brings actionable insight to the print-buying process. 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