Hello everyone! Today we’re very pleased to present an interview with an accomplished graphics professional and true thought leader in the design community, Paul Biedermann. I met Paul on Google Plus, and I was instantly impressed with his online presence. He regularly shares interesting content,and exhibits expertise in content as well as social media marketing. […]
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Are you getting ready for Small Business Saturday 2013?
Now that Halloween is behind us, you’re probably already in full blown holiday marketing mode. Everyone knows about Black Friday, the annual uber hyped retail extravaganza that takes place on the day after Thanksgiving. Most stores report their highest profits during the Christmas shopping season, but it’s hard for mom and pop shops to compete […]
Farewell National Print Day, Hello International Print Day!
Today is National Print Day, and we’ve got good and bad news to share with the community. Let’s get the bad news out of the way first… Oct 23rd, 2013 will be the last National Print Day we celebrate. Yes, we know, we’re terribly sad and disappointed, too. But dry your eyes because you haven’t […]
Get Inspired with The Neenah Paper Design Collection in Downtown Los Angeles
Are you a designer or paper lover in the Greater Los Angeles area? If so, then you’ll definitely want to add this event to your calendar. The world famous Neenah Paper will be presenting the exclusive new Design Collection at on Thursday, Oct 17th, from 6pm to 9pm. Ray’s is located at the Los Angeles […]
Prepare for National Print Day 2013
Mark your calendars printers and paper lovers because National Print Day is on its way. The 4th Tuesday in October is officially reserved for inkheads; this year the event falls on Tuesday, October 22nd, 2013. I’m not sure what’s going on with the NPD website (there’s not a lot of activity since last year), but […]
Real Estate Marketing Trend: Promotional Calendars for 2014
Real estate agents are always looking for new print marketing ideas. Home sales usually slow down over the holidays because buyers are busy celebrating with friends and family. The same goes for commercial properties. Realtors can use the seasonal slump to strategize for the new year, but they still need to be visible to stay […]
Not Provided, Hummingbird, and Your Small Business
Google made several significant changes in the last couple of weeks that will have a big impact on your small business. SEO as we know it is over; the days of static sites and keyword driven optimization efforts are long gone. Here are the 2 most important updates from the online advertising world: Limited Data […]
Why are Mini Business Cards Popular with Creatives? | PrintFirm.com
Mini business cards are the must have print marketing item of the moment for graphic designers, photographers, marketing agencies, and art studios. There are a few different styles getting a lot of buzz, such as slim or skinny cards and square cards with rounded corners. We do offer these products, and they’re one of my […]
Church Halloween Alternative Banner Design Ideas
Our latest press release focuses on the growing trend of churches hosting alternative Halloween events. The article mentions several print products that help Christian churches promote their message on this traditionally pagan holiday, but we get the most questions about vinyl and roll up banners. Since religious organizations are usually working with tight budgets, cheap […]
Ink on Paper – The Litho Process Explained
Guest Post by John Prothero, Printing Specialist “It’s just ink on paper” is a common phrase in the print industry. And truthfully, it is. But more than that, printing is a craft, requiring great skill and knowledge on the part of press operators to achieve the results that the client seeks on the final […]