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Magic, Microphones, and Merriment

Dave Attwood, of Langford, British Columbia, Canada has been entertaining audiences worldwide with one of the top ranked pod-casts on the planet earth. That’s right, earth is proud to have him be a voice for magicians and comedians everywhere. His show, aptly named, “The Dave Attwood Show”, is a platform to rant about everything from current events to evolutionary psychology (feel free to look that one up, I had to). Dave takes to the “pod-waves” with his co-host, Jen Stevens, and nothing is off-limits.

Their quirky, upbeat style is easy to listen to and is even somewhat informative. You can hear a few of their recent podcasts to get a feel for their witty banter and inviting style. I noticed that Dave is growing in the iTunes rankings, so I cordially invite you to help him climb the iTunes podcast charts. You will be helping a great show while being entertained, thrilled, and stimulated; mentally of course. Just go to iTunes and search Dave Atwood, you will find what you are looking for and can subscribe from there.

We like our neighbors, the Canadians. We are happy to help you with your print project even if you are North of our border, or if we are South of your border, depending on your perspective. Dave prints his business cards with us. His logo is straight forward, just like his show and the cards look fantastic. Dave had this to say about his recent printing experience with PrintingForLess.com, “I sincerely can not say enough just how thrilled I am to have used your services. I will DEFINITELY be using your company for ALL my printing needs.” Thanks, Dave, we appreciate your business!

When you are ready to work with a professional, commercial printer, who backs all their work with a 100% money-back guarantee, give us a call, 800-930-7978. You will be assigned your own 3-person team of printing experts to help make your project a huge success. Whether you need simple business cards, brochures, catalogs, postcards, or any other printed item, we are here to deliver the best quality and service in the industry.

Taxi! – Marketing with an Effective Postcard

Don’t get taken for a ride while you’re getting taken for a ride.

Who wouldn’t want to ride in one of the KEY LIME TAXI’s fleet of vehicles? They are top quality, clean, and come in white and vibrant lime green. You can’t miss them. Started in 2011 by a police detective, the company is making taxi service for area residents fair and affordable. The company is both environmentally and budget friendly. The hybrid vehicles save on gas and that savings is passed on to the customer. The Key Lime Taxi Company rewards repeat customers with a V.I.P. Card that entitles them to $1.00 off of every ride they take.

They recently printed these cards with PrintingForLess.com. This stunning black and bright green card was printed on 100# uncoated cover stock with a dull matte finish, giving it a sophisticated feel. The company’s logo is perfect with a key lime shape rising above a classy vintage vehicle, doubling as its roof line. Good logo design is half the battle. Creating a printed piece to promote your business in a memorable fashion is “key” to getting the results you desire. Contact us today to get your printed marketing materials. 800-930-7978.

Postcards: Not Just for Vacation Anymore…

Yes, by all means, mail a postcard of the Roosevelt Arch to your favorite Aunt Gerty, she loves hearing from you. Postcards are indeed for thoughtful vacationers, but more than that, postcards are a tool to expand your business.

According to recent findings by the USPS, direct mail is considered more valuable than any digital method of advertising. The value of reaching out to your potential customers via traditional mail is stronger than ever in light of massive inundation via digital channels. The fact is, postcards get read. Colorful, well designed postcards have the potential to drive consumers to your business for increased sales.

Hundreds of direct mail pieces pass through our presses on a weekly basis. We’ve seen the best and the worst. The design and value of your piece is important because you don’t want the recipient to classify it as “junk mail”.

Equipping you with the knowledge you need to create a successful direct mail piece is a top priority for us. The key is to develop a card that grabs the attention of your target audience and even invites them to interact in unique ways.

POSTCARD IDEAS THAT WILL HELP YOUR DIRECT MAIL PIECE BE A SUCCESS:

Include a call to action on the postcard (i.e. Bring This Card in Before March 17^th to Receive 25% off Your Entire Purchase of $50.00 or more!)
Incorporate vibrant colors and high-quality images.
Use a QR Code to increase interaction with your postcard.
Enhance the basic card with visually appealing elements like foil stamping.
Increase tactile interest with an embossed section or creatively use a die cut.
Add a coupon or time-sensitive offer; this is a super way to make the piece valuable.
Consider using scented inks or scratch and sniff to make the mailer original.
This may seem obvious, but you’d be surprised how often it gets overlooked: Make sure all your contact information is on the piece and, if applicable, your location.
Don’t make your design too busy. Make sure you have some “white space” for the eye to land on.
Folds and glued-on extras (i.e. a free song download card with access code) are another way to stand out from the ordinary.

Need help with your print? Talk to a live print expert today: 800-930-7978.

Get Your Juice On!

Juicing is healthy! Printing for Less customer Juice Ranch out of Santa Barbara, California is in the business of creating 100% organic, glass bottled, cold-pressed juice. This shop isn’t cutting any corners. They did however, cut a nice hang-tag, which displays their unique logo and original design.

This die cut piece will serve as a product tag for their fresh, organic “Greens n’ Ginger” juice. Hang tags are an excellent way to promote your brand while delivering critical information to your customer. We can incorporate various finishes and effects on hangtags that will help add to the visual and tactile appeal of your piece.

Hang tags aren’t just for bottled products! You can take your branding to the market with creative application of hang tags. Hang tags can be used for almost any item and are a subtle way to remind people about your offer. Here is a list of products you may not have thought of that can benefit from hang tags:

Gourmet Food Products
Books
Jewelry
Lamps
Furniture
Cosmetics
Antiques
Gift Tags
Plants or Flowers
Handbags/ Purses
Mugs/Pottery
Pillows/Scarves/Hats
Beer/Wine

Basically any type of retail product can benefit from the added branding that hang tags offer. We can customize hang tags to be large fold outs that function as mini-brochures. We also offer stringing to help with ease of attachment after delivery.

Need help with your print? Talk to a live print expert today: 800-930-7978.

The Strongest Thread

Attention ladies! I am thrilled to share with you this Printing for Less customer! As a mother of three girls, one of Mayan Indian decent, I am forever thinking about how blessed we are to live in a nation where we, as women, have access to so much opportunity. As you know, this is not the case world-wide. Women and children in many developing nations do not have access to education and lack the opportunity to generate income.

As citizens of the developed world, we often see these circumstances and feel powerless to help implement a change. First, the answer is not to apologize for what you have, but to leverage your opportunity so you can be a contributor in the global solution. If every woman joins in the mission to see women empowered and equipped world-wide, it will be accomplished. You may be wondering what you can do? One way you can be a legitimate part of change is to do business with solution-driven companies like 4 Love Clothing.

4 Love Clothing’s ambitious mission is to, “bridge the gap in social inequities among indigenous women by empowering them through stable employment, profit sharing, and ongoing education opportunities.” They provide gorgeous Maxi dresses, colorful tanks tops, unique skirts and other hand-made items. The vibrant colors, unique patterns, and rich textures result in a beautiful garment. We encourage you to shop on their online store. Every purchase supports the life-improvements so much needed for women and children in developing nations.

The creative business model that 4 Love Clothing has implemented not only provides gorgeous clothing, but contributes to positive change for women on a global scale. We, as women, are only as strong as our weakest thread. Together, we can build a world where women are empowered with opportunity and the confidence to seize that opportunity. Participate, and you become the strongest thread.

We are privileged to be 4 Love Clothing’s printer. We recently printed some attractive Thank You greeting cards for the company. Lindsey with 4 Love Clothing had this to say, “Thank you for your excellent attention to details and great customer service! You guys are the best around.”

Thanks Lindsey! We sincerely appreciate your business and are 100% behind 4 Love Clothing’s mission. May you have a stellar year! Need help with your print? Talk to a live print expert today: 800-930-7978.

You Gotta Know When to Fold’Em

Including a unique fold is a great way to increase interaction with your marketing material. Standard tri-folds are popular because they are an industry norm, but there are countless folding options to choose from. A well-conceived fold can add both dimension and interest that sets you apart from the everyday ho-hum. It can also make paper fly across the room; yep, paper folding is sweet!

Let’s take a look at a few great folding options:

There are countless other ways you can fold your promotional material that will engage customers with attractive, original elements.

This customer out of San Francisco, California did an excellent job of complimenting the mood and personality of their production. Designer Kevin Clarke and photographer, Pak Han, rendered a product that is both artistically appealing and informative. It is also very appealing to the touch.

The folding completes the originality of this promotional mailer. The modified-corner fold is then folded in half for distribution. This custom printed mailer will engage its recipients and is unlikely to be discarded without a thought.

Folds can be incorporated with business cards, brochures, presentation folders, flyers, newsletters, and cards. We can help you explore the many possibilities.

You gotta know when to fold’em, but more importantly, you gotta know how! The foldfactory.com is an excellent resource for you and your designer when contemplating the layout of your next piece. Our print experts are ready to assist you and can help your project be a success! Call 800-930-7978 to get started!

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