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InkSoft Offers 30 Marketing Tips in 30 Days

415InkSoft 30 TipsInkSoft of Albuquerque, NM, wants to help you kick-start your spring sales efforts with 30 proven marketing ideas for those in the decorated apparel industry. Each day in April, a new tip will be published on its website at http://www.inksoft.com/blog/.  If you’d like to get tips delivered straight to your mailbox, you can register online.

The April 1 tip is on box stuffers. A box stuffer is a branded promotional item you include when you do a promotional mailing to entice the recipient into opening it. Whereas a flat envelope with a flier or brochure might go straight to the recycle bin, most people are going to open something with a bulky item inside.

For more information, contact InkSoft at (800) 410-3048; email: [email protected] or visit the website at www.inksoft.com.  MORE INFO

Johnson Plastics to Host Laser Engraving Seminar in Mpls, May 1

415JP-David Stevens    Johnson Plastics, based in Minneapolis, MN, will host a laser engraving seminar for current and prospective engraving business owners on May 1, 2015 from 8:30am to 3pm in Bloomington, Minnesota.      The full day workshop will feature industry expert David Stevens from Universal Laser Systems presenting Laser Material Processing.  The seminar will cover four key areas:  Continue reading Johnson Plastics to Host Laser Engraving Seminar in Mpls, May 1

Johnson Plastics Adds Global Product Line

415JP-Global PlaquesJohnson Plastics, based in Minneapolis, MN, has added the new value priced Global Product Line of sublimatable plaques.  An excellent option for your customers, these plaques are 20-30% less expensive than current low priced alternatives.   Easy to personalize for awards, recognition and photos, they represent a great new profit opportunity for you.  Continue reading Johnson Plastics Adds Global Product Line

Dalco Adds New Jackpot Glitz Appliqué Material

415Dalco Jackpot Glitz Applique FabricDalco of Dallas, TX, recently added a unique appliqué material that is ideal for any customer looking for bling with a twist. Jackpot Glitz is made of black 92% polyester/8% spandex and is covered in a pattern of alternating half-moon crescents made of a reflective silver material. These crescents catch and reflect back light to create a shimmering effect when moved.  Continue reading Dalco Adds New Jackpot Glitz Appliqué Material

Sawgrass Technologies and J-Teck3 Sign New License Agreement for Sublimation Technology

SAwgrassLOgo-black-9141Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. of Charleston, SC, and J-Teck3 of Italy today announced that they have entered into a new long term license agreement under which J-Teck3, as an authorized Sawgrass licensee, will continue to sell digital inks for sublimation imaging. Continue reading Sawgrass Technologies and J-Teck3 Sign New License Agreement for Sublimation Technology

Gemini Recognized as Top Sign Manufacturer and Service Provider with Trio of Industry Awards

415Gemini AwardsGemini of Cannon Falls, MN, has been recognized within the sign industry for its dedication to manufacturing quality products and reliable customer service. Gemini received back-to-back awards in 2013 and 2014 for Service Provider of the Year from FASTSIGNS and Preferred Partner of the Year from Signworld. The company also received consecutive Vendor of the Year awards from Alliance Franchise Brands, with Architectural Signage vendor in 2014 and Manufacturing vendor in 2013. Continue reading Gemini Recognized as Top Sign Manufacturer and Service Provider with Trio of Industry Awards

Google to rank sites as mobile-friendly

315Google Logo      Heads-up! Several sources report that Google is changing algorithms as of 4/21/15. They will give preference to websites that are mobile-friendly. That means if there is a choice between two websites and one of them is mobile-friendly and the other is not, the traffic will be going to the one that is mobile-friendly.
If you have not updated your website in a while, your traffic (people coming to see your site) could drop significantly.  Continue reading Google to rank sites as mobile-friendly

Designer Talent to Shine in the 2015 CorelDRAW® International Design Contest

Corel-logo-horizontal-111Corel Corp. of Ottawa, ON, is launching the 2015 CorelDRAW International Design Contest, which runs from March 1, 2015 to May 31, 2015. During that time, participants can submit artwork created in CorelDRAW® X7 or Corel® PHOTO-PAINT™ X7 for their chance to win. With over $100,000 USD in prizes available to be won, this year’s contest promises to bring out the best in CorelDRAW designers and artists.   Continue reading Designer Talent to Shine in the 2015 CorelDRAW® International Design Contest

Corel Showcases its Digital Signage™ Solution on the Intel® Compute Stick

Corel-logo-horizontal-111 Corel Corp. of Ottawa, ON, showcased Corel® Digital Signage™ on the Intel® Compute Stick, Intel’s soon-to-be-released device that turns any HDMI display into a fully-functional computer. Powered by SmarterSign, Corel Digital Signage helps businesses create and display compelling content in a matter of minutes. This powerful, yet easy-to-use, web-based software program allows users to showcase dynamic, high-quality content such as menu boards, videos, local weather, special offers and Twitter feeds for one low monthly cost, with no long-term contract. Continue reading Corel Showcases its Digital Signage™ Solution on the Intel® Compute Stick