The Mellady Direct Blog is your resource for direct mail, print products, and mailing list strategy. Written by professionals who manage campaigns from concept through delivery, each article explains real production workflows, postal requirements, and practical insights you can trust.
Author
Stephanie Wallace leads strategy and operations at Mellady Direct, helping clients strengthen engagement through thoughtful design, smart data, and efficient workflow. With a background spanning creative strategy, automation, and client communication, she brings a modern perspective to direct mail and print. Stephanie is part of the next generation guiding Mellady Direct’s growth while preserving the company’s client-first values.
Knows About:
– Direct mail strategy
– Print production specifications
– Nonprofit mail
– Political mail compliance
– Integrated mail + digital (Informed Delivery, retargeting)
Alumni of: Purdue University, Daniels School of Business
Awards & Recognition:
2025: Featured Article (Santa Clarita Valley Business Journal)
2023: Elected to Board of Directors (SCV Economic Development Corporation)
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