Direct Mail Marketing Experts Since 2002.

About DART Direct Mail

Our story

How It All Began

DART’s parent company, Loyalty Marketing Solutions, was officially started in 2002 on a small screened-in patio in Marietta, Georgia by Dave Banko. With a background in TV and radio, his main focus was to help small businesses find and develop loyal customers in more targeted ways that would grow their businesses with new and innovative marketing tools. 

In 2008, DART Direct Mail was launched at a time when most small businesses did not have a way to accurately track their marketing response in direct mail. DART stepped in with an innovative approach–call tracking–that allowed marketers to measure the effectiveness of their campaigns by how many people called in.  DART is actually an acronym that stands for Digitally Accurate Response Tracking, and this technology is a hallmark of our service offerings. 
Our Story

Meet Our Founder

Starting this company on my back patio in 2002 with only a computer, a fax machine, and a semi-good idea, I couldn’t have imagined the incredible roller coaster ride it would become. With more ups than downs, each twist and turn has been an adventure. Today, the exceptional team and the exciting projects we’re working on make every moment of this journey worth it. And what’s best, I’m looking forward to the ride ahead just as much as ever.
Our story

Where We Are Now

Since 2021, DART has grown to become one of the most innovative companies in the direct mail industry. We were early adopters of QR codes for direct mail. We built out our Call Tracking platform, giving our customers full control of their reporting suite. Our robust product line meets the needs of businesses large and small, from Fortune 100 conglomerates to the neighborhood small business.  

Most importantly, though, is the DART Team. Every employee is empowered to make the client experience a positive one. We work together to bring our customers new ideas and creative ways to help them achieve their growth goals.  

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Our talented team

DART is Defined by Our Team

Dave Banko
Founder and President
Starting this company on my back patio in 2002 with only a computer, a fax machine, and a semi-good idea, I couldn't have imagined the incredible roller coaster ride it would become. With more ups than downs, each twist and turn has been an adventure. Today, the exceptional team and the exciting projects we're working on make every moment of this journey worth it. And what's best, I'm looking forward to the ride ahead just as much as ever. I'm a proud Indiana University alum and a huge college basketball fan. With kids at both SEC and ACC schools, I've also grown to love college football. In my free time, you'll find me traveling, playing softball, racquetball, pickleball, or engaging in any other competitive sport. Additionally, I'm an amateur foodie on a quest for the world’s best burger. If you have a recommendation, please let me know!
Saga Terrell
Vice President of Operations
I started with DART in 2013 as a freelance designer fresh out of SCAD. My job now is to bring together creatives, data analysts, salespeople, and production teams to deliver results for our clients. I understand the big picture and recognize that success lies in the tiny details along the way. Outside of work, I am an enthusiastic cook, runner, SEC football fan, and traveler. I married my high school sweetheart and we have 2 grown kids who we spend too much time talking about.
Tim Wyman
Executive Vice President of Sales
After dedicating three decades to sales and sales leadership within a prominent corporation, I sought a fresh challenge that would allow me to make a more pronounced difference. My search led me to DART Direct Mail, where I discovered an ideal match for my expertise and ambitions. My tenure at DART has been gratifying, and I've enjoyed contributing to the growth of the company. Beyond work, I like to travel, enjoy boating, and attend college football games.
Cecilie Benefield
Senior Account Executive--Insurance
I joined the DART Direct Mail family in 2024 as a Senior Account Executive in the Insurance Division. I’ve spent the past 19 years recruiting and on-boarding Insurance Agent throughout the Southeast for two large industry leaders. Helping Insurance Agencies grow is a passion of mine. I’m originally from northwestern Pennsylvania and have lived in Georgia since 2000. I have a side hustle as a substitute Group Fitness Instructor and owned a local Food Tour business for 7 years. I enjoy traveling with my husband Brian, seeking out tasty restaurants and loving on my two fur babies. I have a spunky terrier, Miss Pickles and a feisty feline, Sassy.
Dave Shannon
Director of Sales
I am a sales and marketing leader, having worked in media, big box retail and consumer products for over 25 years. I am a consultative strategist and have developed best-in-class solutions for local, regional, and national businesses to help them achieve success by driving sales and revenue growth. When I’m not working, I’m a big sports and music enthusiast - I enjoy watching and attending live events, as well as playing golf.
Danielle Ray
Operations Administrator
Outside of work, my current obsessions are filling my home with plants, reading campy fiction on Kindle, and of course my husband's cooking. I also am mother to a wonderful daughter, but... think Morticia rather than June Cleaver.
Anais Calzadilla
Operations Coordinator
During the pandemic, I got laid off and thought it was the end of the world. And then, a DART job post. They needed a numbers nerd and Excel geek. Exactly like me! From the moment of the first interview, I felt at home. DART Direct Mail has become my family and I love every minute of it. I am where I want to be right now. I have a great work company to work with and I married the person who has been with me for the past 14 years. We have 3 lovely fur babies who are full of character. My husband and I spend most weekends exploring the Florida Panhandle from our home in Pensacola, cooking or just chilling with the doggies. Life is more than good, It’s amazing!
Molly Banko
Billing Coordinator
I've been riding the DART express since day one, wearing many hats along the way—from Chief Cheerleader and Supporter to Idea Generator, and now, Billing Guru. Fun fact: I spent most of my career as a Physical Therapist in the rehabilitation unit of a major hospital. Talk about a plot twist!
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We're Not the Only Ones Who Think We're Awesome

Hear from some of our amazing customers.
I cannot say enough wonderful things about DART Direct and David Banko, our company has used his services for years. We have had wonderful customer service, support and products. No matter the time of year or day if we need postcards or any other mailers Dave Banko and and his team are on top of things. Thank you DART for all your years of customer service and support
Desiree Manzanares
Marketing Director
Gutter Helmet of Denver
I had great experience and success with Dart Direct Mail. Service by David and Saga is awesome. They are my to go company for direct mailers, business cards and all other print supplies. They are prompt and always available for help and service.
Dr. Michael Richardson
Principal
Lake Lanier Smiles
We have been using Dart Direct Mail to grow our remodeling company for many years now. Dave has been extremely helpful in everything from marketing strategy to design work. He, along with his team, are skilled and knowledgeable in their field and pleasant to work with. We couldn't be happier! This company will get you your ROI.
Zack Weiss
Owner
Trim-A-Seal
We have been working with Saga for several years and we are ALWAYS satisfied. Saga is very professional and able to create any document we need.
Arree Squire
Marketing Director
Elite Dental
I have been working with Dave for years he is great guy and always delivers.
Charlie Dallavalle
Owner
Painting Plus
Dart does what they say. Very easy to work with and they do get results. Highly recommend!
Phil Humphries
Owner
Humphries Agencies
The team at DART have been very responsive and attentive to our needs. They are current with market conditions and quick to adapt when we need them to!
Aaron Augustine
Owner
Augustine Insurance Agency
We have had GREAT results with Dart Direct Mail! Excellent customer service. We highly recommended them for your marketing needs!
Lori Parks
Marketing Director
Parkside Dental Practice
I have worked with this company since 2011 and have never been disappointed. Dave Banko and Saga are a joy to work with and have always been very professional and attentive to my business needs. I highly recommend them! They know their stuff!
Dr. Veronica Landers
Owner
Oasis Dentistry
We have had great success with Dart Direct Mail. They are very friendly and easy to work with. They give great feedback with tracking for us.
Dr. Praveen Gudipati
Owner
Dallas Dental
I have been working with Dave and his team for more than 5 years. Not only does he have terrific marketing ideas but his customer service is second to none. We have used them for direct mail as well as printing and promotional products and have been extremely pleased each and every time.
Lisa Carlquist
Owner
Artisan Closets
I've been using DART for over a year now with excellent results. They are an integral part of my marketing plan and will continue to be for the foreseeable future. .
Jeff Cato
Owner
Cato Insurance Agency
Our Dental Practice has been very pleased with the service we have received from Dart Direct Mail. If there is ever a problem (not often) you can talk to someone quickly and get it resolved ASAP. I would recommend this company and their services to anyone looking for quality and value.
Nancy Pape
Marketing Director
Brown, Reynolds, & Snow Dentistry
Working with Tim at Dart Direct Mail has put a ton of efficiency back into my business. Tim has a consultative approach, often asking what you're trying to achieve and then works with you to hit your stated goals. If something isn't working, Tim is always there to suggest new ideas or tweaks to get it on track. We're very appreciative of our partnership with Dart Direct Mail.
Andrew Filar
CEO
Ted Todd Insurance
I have been using dirt direct for at least 10+ years. Always the highest quality of products! The expertise and support I received from them makes my business better! Thank you Dart direct!
Karl Scheib
Owner
Gutter Helmet of Northern Arizona
From design to print to analytics- Dave and team are amazing. My direct mail campaign for my startup dental practice has seen a 155% return in 3 months. We are about to do another round of mailers to get more ROI. Highly recommend.
Dr. Justin Harlow
Owner/Principal
Harlow Dental
Dave has been an invaluable asset in helping me grow my dental practice. I have been working with him for years and could not be happier. I have used a variety of his services and everything has been excellent. I highly recommend partnering with him for your marketing needs.
Dr. Ravi Patel
Owner
Blueprint Smiles
I have been working with DART for the past 6 years. Dave and his team have always come up with new and creative ideas for me to target my specific customers. I have recommended them to several friends and colleagues and will continue to do so.
Brett Virgin
Board Member
Georgia Employers' Association
Dave and the entire Team at DART Direct Mail do a great job supporting us with all facets of our Direct Mail process. They are very responsive and helpful and continue to test and share ways to increase our DM response rates
Dale Schueller
Owner
Schueller Insurance Agency
REVERB's business growth relies heavily upon customer referrals. Beginning in early 2015, I have worked with the team from DART to maximize our customer engagement, result in over a 200% increase year over year in referrals. I can't recommend the DART team more highly.
Jeff Baker
Owner
Reverb
David Banko at Dart Direct Mail is an industry leader and a pillar to the dental community. I have known him for several years, he is honest, friendly, ethical and easy to work with. He truly understands the marketing challenges our dentists face and has a proven track record in steadily improving key metrics in new patient attraction and retention. He also can provide quality collateral and printing that also can give the practice the brand and professional message they want to their patient base. Highly recommend without question.
Andy Cleveland
Owner
Collection Agency Ninja!
Dave and his whole team at DART Direct Mail are wonderful to work with, particularly for start-up business locations. Our new eye care practice is beginning to thrive now thanks to their expertise. I highly recommend working with them!
Karen Hubbard
Marketing Director
Georgia Eye Associates
I have been working with Dart Direct Mail for a number of years now and they are crucial to my business. They always do good work, and if they make a mistake, they make it right. They are honest, fair, and full of integrity, and I enjoy working with their team on a daily basis. I would recommend them to anyone looking for direct mail services. Highly recommended!
Blair Halver
Owner
Dealbot
I simply cannot keep up with the jobs created through the use of post cards designed and mailed by Dart. Every person I have dealt with there understands the media industry and how to effectively reach your target audience. Bullseye!! There are weeks I am doing 5-7 estimates a day 6 days a week! Most importantly is their overall support and guidance. They listen, then guide as needed. Make the best advertising decision you can make for your business: contact DART!
Jody Kinley
Owner
Concrete Care & Repair
DART & David have been great to work with. They have done several mailing campaigns for my company. They are professional and work with you to create unique pieces that get results. Each time I use their services I see increased sales activity and boost my presence in the market. I highly recommend their services.
Lynn Anderson
Principal
Neri Capital Partners
Dart has been a partner of my agency for a few years and has continued to drive results! Highly recommend.
Will Partington
Agency Owner
Ammon/Williams Agency
Working with Dart has been a great experience and has helped increase sales significantly. In our second month our sales increased by 30k just from our direct mail campaign set up through Dart. Dave has been absolutely amazing. He is very easy and helpful to work with. I highly recommend this company and Dave. it is affordable and it works! thank you Dave and everyone on the Dart team!
Natalie Delluniversita
Agency Owner
Natalie Della Agency
Simply the best direct mail marketing business in Atlanta. I've known and worked with Dave Banko and his team for several years. We've referred a ton of our clients to them. They've always done an amazing job. Extremely professional, great customer experience, phenomenal design work, and most importantly, their work generated a lot of business. This is the feedback we constantly hear back from our clients we refer to DART Direct Mail. So we continue to refer them to take care of our own wonderful clients.
Todd Withrow
Owner
NicheLabs
David and the team at Dart have been great to work with. They've been very responsive to my needs and I credit them with helping me grow my agency!
David Krenning
Agency Owner
The Krenning Agency
If you are an insurance agent and are considering using direct mail to market, then I highly recommend DART Direct Mail. DART Direct Mail has the easiest process and has been the most hands-free direct mail marketing company to work with. They take care of it all so you can run your business.
Erin McDonald
Agency Owner
Erin McDonald Agency LLC
Dave and the team have been exceptional to work with! We see them as an extension to our marketing team. Our direct mail campaigns have seen instant results and our team has received so many phone calls and form submissions. Would definitely recommend them to anyone interested in running direct mail campaigns.
Whitney Wicks
VP of Marketing
Bo's Electric
Fantastic Company! David has continued to work with me and strategize a marketing plan that will work for me. He is not quick to just get the sale but more so patient to make sure what marketing plan we decide to go with will work based on analyzing the data. Love working with this company!
Michael Reale
Owner
Reale Investment Group LLC
have worked with Dave Banko at Dart Direct many times over the years, while at many different companies. Dart has been an exceptional partner for our direct mail campaign needs and working with Dave and Saga, has been an absolute pleasure. The company is dedicated to providing top-notch service and they always provide insightful suggestions for enhancing the effectiveness of our campaigns. Whether it's optimizing the design for better engagement or suggesting ways to track KPIs, Dart Direct consistently goes above and beyond to ensure our campaigns yield optimal results. I highly recommend them to anyone needing to add direct mail to their marketing efforts.
Jennifer Losch
VP of Marketing
Functional Pathways
We have been using Dart Direct Mail for close to 2 years now and are very happy with the results. Our quote volume and business have definitely increased from the home mailers. It was very simple to start.
Jeff Barber
Agency Owner
Jeff Barber Family Insurance
Our agency has been working with DART for the past two years and have found their service and support to be very helpful. We have utilized DART as a significant part of our marketing strategy and look forward to our continued partnership.
Eric Thompson
Agency Owner
Thompson Insurance Agency
I have been using Dart Direct Mail for over 2 years now and I am so happy with the results. Our quote volume is up and the home mailers give us a great opportunity for home and auto packages. The process is simple and help is always available if you need it.
Karen Fowler
Agency Owner
Karen Fowler Agency
Our agency has used Dart Direct for a couple of years now and I highly recommend them. We close more sales from these mailers than from any other lead source and it's not even close. We have consistently led our market in Homeowners sales and couldn't ask for a better marketing partner as Dart has been very instrumental in our growth and success.
Kevin McGovern
Agency Owner
McGovern Kilby Insurance Services, Inc.
We've done several very large marketing campaigns with DART Direct Mail with amazing response! Their team has been here to walk us through every aspect from assisting with the letter content, to helping train our salespeople to respond to the calls - and everything in-between. Everyone at DART has been so wonderful to work with as well. Highly recommended.
Jaci Hardison
Regional Sales Manager
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