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  1. Hybrid Communications Strategy: How to Combine Digital and Print Channels in Regulated Industries<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”120px” css=”.vc_custom_1782292080206{margin-top: -100px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”” dp_animation=””]This article is the third and last of our monograph “Digital and paper communications. Everything you need to know to compare and combine them” in which we have been analyzing and comparing both types of communications, with emphasis on maximizing the advantages of each medium with responsibility towards people and the environment.<\/p>\n

    You can read it here:<\/p>\n

    Start of the series: The Revolution Brought About by Digital Communication<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n

    Part 2: Paper-Based Communication: The Advantages of Traditional Media<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

    The key to perfect communications lies in choosing between digital or paper or combining both, depending on the type of communication, target audience, message to be conveyed and other variables<\/strong> such as perceived cybersecurity and the digital divide.<\/p>\n

    In the field of Customer Communications Management (CCM), the choice between digital and paper channels is not a one-time decision but a configurable parameter within the organization\u2019s overall communication strategy. Omnichannel orchestration platforms make it possible to automate this decision based on customer preferences, the type of communication, and regulatory requirements\u2014without requiring each team to make it manually for every mailing. <\/span><\/p>\n

    Here is a comparative table that advises you to orchestrate this combination to meet the communication needs of your customers:[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” dp_animation=””]<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Feature<\/strong><\/span><\/th>\nDigital Communication (SMS, Email, WhatsApp)<\/strong><\/span><\/th>\nPaper Communication (Postal mailings)<\/strong><\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Digital Divide<\/strong><\/td>\nRequires access to technology and digital literacy<\/td>\nUniversally accessible, without technological barriers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Sustainability<\/strong><\/td>\nReduced carbon footprint<\/td>\nPaper from responsibly managed forests reduces environmental impact<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Speed<\/strong><\/td>\nInstant<\/td>\nDays (depending on postal service)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Cost<\/strong><\/td>\nInexpensive (per shipment)<\/td>\nHigher (printing, handling, postage)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Traceability<\/strong><\/td>\nHigh (dispatch, delivery, content, identification…)<\/td>\nDepending on the type of communication it can be higher or lower (a burofax will have high traceability while a regular marketing mailing will be low).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Interactivity<\/strong><\/td>\nHigh (clicks, direct responses, links)<\/td>\nLow (one-way, except physical response)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Customization<\/strong><\/td>\nMassive and dynamic<\/td>\nMassive<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Cybersecurity<\/strong><\/td>\nExposed to phishing, malware, data breaches (requires robust measures)<\/td>\nImmune to cyber-attacks but does have risk of physical loss or theft<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Duration Support<\/strong><\/td>\nArchiving or storage is not as straightforward<\/td>\nDurable (physical, can be easily archived and consulted)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Perception<\/strong><\/td>\nConvenient, modern, fast<\/td>\nOfficial, important, secure, personal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Ergonomics Reading<\/strong><\/td>\nCan be fatiguing, depends on the device<\/td>\nComfortable, less visual fatigue<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Examples of use<\/strong><\/td>\nAlerts, reminders, promotions, online statements, communications with legal value, signatures, documentation…<\/td>\nContracts, policies, legal correspondence, annual reports, premium direct marketing…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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    Hybrid Communications Strategy: How to Combine Digital and Print Channels in Regulated Industries<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

    [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” dp_animation=””]A hybrid communications strategy is the operational model by which an organization assigns each type of communication with its customers to the most appropriate channel\u2014digital or physical\u2014based on the recipient\u2019s profile, the legal nature of the message, applicable regulatory requirements, and customer experience objectives.<\/span><\/p>\n

    For comprehensive and effective communication, especially with banking and insurance clients, the key is a hybrid and adaptive strategy, where the choice of channel is based on the nature of the message and the preferences of the receiver:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. For Urgent, Operational and High Frequency Communications:<\/strong>\n