How can just a few words and a single ounce of shampoo bring fortune to your company? How can saving a few pennies end up costing you hundreds or thousands of dollars? I’m in Chicago on an extended business trip, and decided to try a new (to me) hotel chain: Extended Stay Hotels. Upon checking [...]
Even in a tough economy, not all sectors will be suffering. According to graphic arts industry expert Vince Mallardi, there are still some blossoming branches in the economic tree, with fruit ripe for the picking. While this research focused on print purchases, the outlook for these categories is likely to be positive across a wide [...]
This morning I ran across a display ad in Sunset Magazine; it was a tourism piece for the City of Portland, Oregon. Regardless of the ad’s merit, it does make a point that resonates well today: that most cities across the country lack much individual personality. Everything looks so mind-numbingly bland. The same strip malls, [...]
People send mailers for all the wrong reasons. Are you thinking about sending out a flyer or mailer? Stop! Why are you sending it? Unless you have a clear picture of your reason, you’re cooking up a recipe for disappointment! Most people who send out flyers are thinking DRM, or direct response marketing. Compare that [...]
Just in time for Summer vacation, a bit of knowledge can go a long way in making your photos shine. Here’s one of the best ...
If you’ve tried everything, and nothing seems to be working, it could be your strategy. After decades of working with business owners, I’ve found that ...
1. Start with a great strategy. (see our post on strategies) 2. Create a postcard, mailer or brochure that speaks clearly to your strategy. You ...
This isn’t about my needing to lose ten pounds, though that certainly woudn’t hurt. Instead, it’s about sleeping at night, and making sure my family ...
I still get a rush from jogging a ream of printed brochures, freshly off the printing press. It’s the same kind of rush your customer ...
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