Kalo Connect
Reach Thousands. Grow Locally.
Print Mail Advertising for Local Hawaii Businesses
What We Do
Kalo Connect makes direct mail in Hawaii easy and affordable by bringing together local businesses to share a single high-impact community postcard.Each professionally designed card is mailed to thousands of local residents.
Why it Works
✦ Affordable shared co-op advertising.
✦ Effortless—designed, printed, and mailed for you.
✦ Exclusive spots, limited to one business per category.
✦ Eye-catching, giant, glossy postcard.
How it Works
1. Reserve your ad space.
2. Submit your logo, offer, or ad—OR we'll do it for you for free.
3. Approve your proof.
4. We print and mail to thousands of households in your neighborhood.
What We Do
At Kalo Connect, we help local Hawaii businesses get real results from direct mail, without the high price tag or the hassle. We specialize in shared oversized postcard advertising, meaning several local businesses team up to appear on each stunning mailer, delivered directly into the hands of thousands of nearby households.Customers need to see your brand on a regular basis for your business to become a household name. Our programs are affordable, so you can stay in front of the right customers for consistent exposure.By cross-promoting your business alongside other non-competing businesses who serve the same target market, you can share a customer base and cost effectively deliver your message to a wider audience. Together, you can target specific demographics or geographic areas that might cost too much to reach on your own.Because we handle every step - design, printing, mailing, and household targeting - you can focus on what you do best: running your business. Whether you’re a restaurant, salon, auto shop, or local service provider, we’ll help you get noticed by the people most likely to walk through your door.Kalo Connect is built for local businesses that want:
✦ Affordable rates without sacrificing quality.
✦ Easy, done-for-you marketing.
✦ A smart way to build name recognition in your community.
Why it Works
Direct mail is far from dead, in fact, it stands out now more than ever. While most ads are swiped away in a second, a giant, full-color postcard in the mailbox demands attention. Here’s why Kalo Connect works:✦ Big and Bold
A huge, glossy postcard is impossible to ignore. It doesn’t get lost in the mail stack, doesn't need to be opened, and it stands out the moment it arrives. Unlike smaller flyers or coupons, it feels substantial—and that means your business makes a lasting impression.✦ Shared, So It’s Affordable
By featuring multiple businesses on a single postcard, we split the cost of printing and postage. That makes professional-quality direct mail accessible to even the smallest business. You get the benefits of big-brand marketing without the big-brand budget.✦ Direct to Your Future Customers
We mail to real homes in our local area, thousands of carefully selected households based on zip code, income levels, or other targeting options. That means your ad gets seen by the people most likely to visit, call, or click.✦ Professionally Designed
We personally handle the design of every card, ensuring a clean, branded look that reflects your business’s identity while fitting beautifully into the larger layout. You can submit your own artwork or rely on us for on a custom ad design.✦ Builds Local Brand Awareness
Even if someone doesn’t use your offer right away, repeated exposure builds familiarity. When they do need your product or service, they’ll remember your name.
How it Works
We’ve made the process simple and streamlined, so you can get your business in front of thousands of local homes—without doing the heavy lifting.1. Reserve your ad space
Claim your spot on the next shared postcard. Spaces are limited, and each business category is exclusive: first come, first served within your industry.2. Submit your ad OR get free a design
Whether you have ready-to-go artwork or need help crafting a great offer, we’ve got you covered. Just send over your business info and any images, offers, or details you'd like to feature.3. Approve your proof
You’ll receive a full-color digital preview of your ad before we go to print. We will work with you to make sure everything looks just right.4. We print and mail
Your ad lands in thousands of local mailboxes - professionally printed, perfectly timed, and placed right where it matters most.
About Us
Aloha! We’re Charles and Cainna Browning, the husband-and-wife team behind Kalo Connect, a small business right here on Oʻahu.Kalo Connect was born out of a simple idea: direct mail works—but it shouldn’t only be for the big guys.Cainna spent nearly a decade working in direct mail analytics, helping large international companies grow their reach through the mailbox. But while the results were powerful, the cost was way out of reach for most local businesses. We knew there had to be a better way for small businesses like yours to get seen without breaking the bank.So we started Kalo Connect to bring print and direct mail advertising within reach. We help your business consistently deliver beautifully designed ads directly to your community’s mailbox, without paying thousands to do it on your own.Charles is the graphic designer behind every postcard, and Cainna handles the planning, outreach, printing, and mailing logistics. It's just the two of us running Kalo Connect from our home on Oʻahu, doing our best to support other local business owners who are making it work here in Hawaiʻi.We care deeply about quality, community, and connection. Whether you’re a first-time advertiser or a seasoned business owner, we treat your brand like it’s our own. We pride ourselves on attention to detail, clear communication, and top-notch execution.We’re not a franchise. We’re not a big corporation.
We’re local, like you. And we’d be proud to help your business grow.Mahalo for considering us—let’s grow together.
