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MAY 2011

Collaborate to Reach Perfection
The importance of close vendor relationships

DEC 2010

It’s A Wrap…
Interesting resources from my files

MAY 2010

Recycled or not…
Sorting out the symbology and terminology

JAN 2010

The persuasive power of print…
Top ten reasons to make print a part of your marketing mix

DEC 2009

Mix It Up with print!
A valuable and persuasive platform for your message.

OCT 2009

Banish The Boring!
Interesting alternatives to the basic trifold brochure.

SEPT 2009

Are You Listening?
What are people saying about your brand?

AUG 2009

Talking Typography!
Tips to make your type sing.

JULY 2009

It’s Personal!
What is variable data printing and how can it work for you?

JUNE 2009

3 Key Factors: Choosing Between Offset or
Digital Printing

Quality, turn around and price.

APRIL 2009

A Few Colors Can Yield BIG Impressions!
Who needs full color printing when one or two colors can be just as effective?

MARCH 2009

Coordinating Your Online “Look” with E-stationery
Is your business dressed for success? Consider the addition of a branded letterhead via an E-stationery webhost. It can help you create a more robust online marketing presence.

FEBRUARY 2009

Creating Memorable Business Cards
When it comes to brand consistency, the devil is in the details. You communicate with your audience in so many ways, in print and online, and every message helps tell the story of your company persona, mission or market approach. But it’s the smallest piece of your brand identity that may carry the most lasting impression — that little 2×3.5 inch rectangle called your business card.

DECEMBER 2008

So, What’s Your Story?
Do you have a message, a business philosophy or a particular process that stands out from your competition? What is the story that you can tell about this and what methods are you using to reach your audience?
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NOVEMBER 2008

Beautiful Messaging – Online or In Print
JPG. TIF. EPS? How do you know which type of image to use for which medium? Read on to find out the right file format for any medium — be it a brochure, an e-newsletter, or a trade-show graphic. Read this issue »

OCTOBER 2008

Smart Money. Dumb Money. Ensure a Successful Project.
Before putting pencil to paper, have you clearly defined your objectives and goals? Ensure that you spend your marketing dollars wisely. Read this issue »

SEPTEMBER 2008

Paper Chase
Choose paper wisely: A great marketing piece deserves a great piece of paper. Read this issue »

AUGUST 2008

Foiled Again
This issue focuses on the use of foil, which can be a glamorous, alluring finishing treatment for your package or collateral project…or a costly, unsightly mess.
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