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The initials for "Variable Data Publishing." Variable data applications are those in which each piece of the print job is different than the next. For some applications, only the name and address changes on every printed piece while more complex applications may involve changes to entire blocks of text, logos, and photos. VDP is also known by the following designations: variable data printing, variable information publishing or printing, on-demand publishing or printing, customized publishing or printing, one-to-one publishing or printing or marketing, and personalized publishing or printing. Digital printing has allowed VDP applications to become commonplace. Almost any type of print project produced with digital equipment can be a variable data application. Since one of the strongest selling points for using digital equipment is the fact that all of the impressions that are produced during a single print run can be completely different from one another, it only makes sense to take advantage of this function as much as possible. Listed below are only a few examples of specific applications printed as variable data projects: - Labels for various products.
- Savings coupons for retail products.
- Event tickets for sports, theater, etc.
- Product offers sent with credit card statements, which are usually based on the purchasing habits of the particular individual.
- Insurance company policies and personalized brochures describing specific programs.
- "How to" project manuals personalized for specific home improvement projects according to information furnished by the consumer.
- Booklets containing images and specifications for new automobiles based on the information furnished by the consumer concerning the specifications they are looking for when car shopping.
- Statements from financial institutions.
- Customized brochures and booklets issued by financial services and advisors describing products and options based on the personal needs of the consumer.
- Statements from health care institutions.
- License plate tabs.
- Personalized documents from charitable organizations, describing donation options based on the individual's record of charitable giving.
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