In this tightening economy, savvy marketers are learning they must evolve their tactics to ward off extinction or at least a downturn. For years, many have relied on tried and true direct mail. Certainly the benefits of a visually stunning, branded catalog can't be ignored. But in a down economy, the rising cost production has many turning a skeptical eye on the old standby and looking at ways to cut costs, optimize P&L and bolster the bottom line.