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10 Why Print? Proving there’s power in the printed piece, we give you 10 reasons why the medium will help you prosperPage 14
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features14 Why Print?
Discover the top 10 ways print
will help you prosper.
20 Forty
Phoenix-based design agency
packs a powerful punch.
22 CPC Solutions
Integration is the key to
success for Colorado printer.
the source28 Industry Organizations
It’s not what you know,
it’s who you know.
41 Resource Guide
Printing services
with press sizes.
how to6 Into the Fold
Get an edge with innovative
folding ideas.
8 Mod Marketing
Four trends that can
lead to growth.
10 On the Hunt
Tips for getting the
design job you want.
12 Power of Purpose
Can tweeting change the world?
show time24 AAF Tucson
ADDY Awards
25 AIGA Colorado
Heart Art
26 PRSA Las Vegas
Pinnacle Awards
creative mind44 Ben Webster
Letterpress designer/printer
is all about making a great
impression.
departments4 Editor’s Letter
5 Letters to the Editor
29 Calendar +
Events + News
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Jennifer Berry…is the public and strategic relations manager
at Earth911.com, an environmental services
company that offers solutions for products’ end-
of-life for businesses and consumers. With more
than 100,000 recycling locations in its data-
base, the company has become recognized as
a leading source in recycling and has been
featured on the “Oprah Winfrey Show,” “Good
Morning America” and The New York Times.
Deborah Budd…is senior editor and content developer for
Second Wind, an international association of
advertising agencies, graphic design studios
and marketing firms. A graphic designer and art
director by trade, Deb contributes to and co-edits
The Second Wind Newsletter, and draws on 30
years of experience in the advertising business
to produce content and training materials
Justin Hackworth…is an internationally recognized photographer
based in Utah who specializes in wedding, por-
trait, corporate and editorial photography. His
work has been shown in a number of art gal-
leries, including the Kimball Art Center in
Park City and the Millennium Arts Center in
Washington, D.C. Justin’s pieces have also been
acquired by the Utah Arts Council for its perma-
nent collection.
Trish Witkowski…is chief folding fanatic at FoldFactory.com. An
award-winning designer, she has a specialized
expertise in the area of folding and is the creator
of the FOLDRite™ and FOLDRite Template
Master. Host of “60-second Super-cool FOLD
of the WEEK,” a weekly e-video, she serves as
Finishing Editor for Graphic Arts Monthly maga-
zine, and has written three books on folding.
the editor
the contributors
our people: editor/publisher
Kevin [email protected]
associate publishersTammy White
Jim Frey [email protected]
managing editorMichelle Jacoby
art directionSW!TCH s t u d i o
Jim Nissen, Chaidi Lobato, Erin [email protected]
advertising salesChuck Runbeck
circulation fulfillmentDana DeDona
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Automobile and industrial designer Freeman Thomas once said, “Good design begins with honesty,
asks tough questions, comes from collaboration and from trusting your intuition.” Computer scien-
tist Philip Greenspun was a bit more direct when he said, “Even the lamest page can be saved by
collaboration.” Whichever train of thought you subscribe to, collaboration is what makes you great,
especially in our industry, where feeding off each other’s creative energy and the “you scratch my
back, I’ll scratch yours” mentality fuels a unified and positive environment. In this issue of Process,
you’ll see great examples of people working together—from the crew at Forty (page 20), a tight-knit
group of talented creatives who work cohesively to produce first-rate work, to the AIGA Colorado
Heart Art event (page 25), where the design community enjoyed an evening of fun while helping
those living with HIV/AIDS. It’s true when they say by working together, people can perform extraor-
dinary feats. What’s also true is that, contrary to popular belief, print isn’t dead. Find out why in “Why
Print?” on page 14. You’ll never see print the same way again.
Michelle Jacoby
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yourLETTERS
Thanks for the
great piece in the
winter issue on the
crew at Cultivator.
The magazine looks
great. Keep up the
good work.
Chris Beatty
Cultivator Advertising
and Design, Denver
The winter issue was my first exposure to
Process magazine and I read it cover-to-
cover. The design, the format, the content
was all very special and in the busy world
we live in, reading a magazine from begin-
ning to end and saving it on a bookshelf
is, well, unheard of! We were profiled in
the “Giving Back” feature and although
we are a printer, we love to be known for
much more. Thank you for honoring that
important part of who we are. I am proud
to be associated with your team and so
glad we connected. I look forward to
future issues!
Deb Durand | COLT Print
Services Inc., Boulder
I just wanted to take a moment to tell
you what a surprise it was to see the new
Process magazine in my inbox! Great
content, great design and a great forum for
the exchange of creative ideas and indus-
try trends. As a creative copywriter, it’s
always refreshing to welcome new ideas
and insight from other creative profes-
sionals. Thank you!
David Woodruff | WordsOut!
Communications, San Diego
On behalf of my company and SOS
Outreach, thank you for the wonder-
ful “Giving Back” piece last month. I’m
increasingly impressed with every issue
of Process. It’s refreshing to see a publi-
cation that is not only still printing, but
doing an amazing job at it. Even those
of s in the interactive world still en
well-made print pub every once in a while.
Keep up the great work!
Alex Porter | Location3 Media, Denver
We received your latest issue of Process
magazine and were pleasantly surprised
by the fine article that was written for
the “Giving Back” feature on the Wilder
& Wilder Bowl for Charity event. We are
honored to be singled out in your publica-
tion as it helps us in our efforts to aid the
homeless children in the Valley. Thank
you so much for the article. We loved it.
Larry & Linda Wilder | Wilder & Wilder
Inc., Phoenix
I received a great reaction to “The
Eternal Question,” the article I wrote on
the ever-growing question of “design by
committee” that appeared in the Winter
issue of Process. Creatives wholeheartedly
agreed the process is “infuriating,” “coun-
ter-productive” and “insulting to (his/her)
abilities as a professional designer.” There
was also a general show of frustration with
a process of total inclusion based on the
fear of an unknown outcome/cause and
effect, as well as a voiced concern for who
takes the heat if it doesn’t exceed expecta-
tions. It seems to fall on the designer for
not “hitting the mark.” Interestingly, I got
no word from the people on the other side
of the equation.
Jonathan Schneider | The Afterlife,
Phoenix
us in the interactive world still enjoy a
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This folding style requires a score and die, a heavier
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The way it works is that there must be a score at each
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Not every folding style needs fancy extra production
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With the direct marketing industry in the grip of a
series of upheavals, from the digital revolution
to the economic meltdown, figuring out what’s
coming next is becoming progressively more difficult.
Creating effective strategies based on these expectations
is the toughest part of all.
And so, faced with one new challenge after another—
from increasing costs for production and materials to rising
environmental concerns among consumers—marketers have
intensified their push to get ahead of the industry curve. This
has led to a massive scramble to determine where the most
significant industry trends for next year will emerge.
To help, Deliver® sat down with experts from around the
country to attempt to divine what’s in store for direct in 2010.
While a number of potential trends were discussed, there were
four key areas—targeting, measurement, channel integration
and prospecting among baby boomers—that kept coming up
as likely hot spots for growth and innovation.
As a result, we decided to take a closer look at these four
fields and what possibilities they hold for marketers this year.
TargetingIf there’s a one-word formula for marketing
success next year, it’s “precision,” industry leaders
say. Traditionally, of course, the trend has been toward
amassing as much information as possible about prospect
and customer groups, then bombarding them with offers. But
that approach is no longer viable.
According to a recent Winterberry Group report, the orga-
nizations struggling hardest are those that have depended
most heavily on “batch blast”–style mailings—that is, using the
mail as a saturation tool with little or no regard for rich person-
alization or the particular needs of the individual recipient.
Liz Miller, CMO Council vice president of programs
and operations, sums up the trend: “We’re moving away
from saying, ‘I want to connect with women who are 34 to
54’ to ‘I want to connect with that particular woman.’”
Such customized approaches are already possible, but
to date, have typically included only recipients’ names and,
in some cases, their locations. But, Miller says, continuing
advancements in database management and variable data
printing (VDP) have industry experts predicting more
robust personalization techniques in 2010.
Backroads, an active- and adventure-travel company, is
already learning the value of tightly focused personalization,
especially for generating repeat business. The organiza-
tion uses automated marketing engine technology from
Nimblefish to mail thousands of postcards to past customers
that contain not only personalized messages but also photos
of regions recipients have traveled to in the past.
“The message might say, ‘Barbara, remember Yellowstone
in May 2002? Have another memorable trip—and here are
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BIO: ANNE STUART is a contributing writer for Deliver Magazine, a publication for marketing professionals. For information, visit delivermagazine.com.
programs, according to the Winterberry Group.
Backroads’ Prioreschi says that postcard mailers his
company sends also drive recipients to a personalized Web
site with several highly targeted offers.
“If someone went to Yellowstone, Alaska and Glacier
National Park, we know there’s a definite pattern there indi-
cating he or she is a mountain wilderness person,” he adds.
Thus, the personalized site might include offers for
upcoming trips to the Canadian Rockies or Himalayas,
complete with slideshows and videos. Prioreschi says inte-
gration is working well. During one campaign, sales were
50 percent higher among people who received a postcard
and clicked through to a personalized site than those who
just visited the site on their own.
ProspectingSince World War II, the 18 to 25 age range has
been the sweet spot of American marketing.
“There was a good reason for that,” says Dr.
Ken Dychtwald, founder and CEO of Age Wave, a San
Francisco research and consulting firm that specializes
in helping companies market to older customers. “Young
people historically represented an area of growth because of
their willingness to try new things. They were still forming
their brand preferences. The idea was that if you captured
their hearts at that stage, you had them for life.”
And, of course, the postwar baby boom filled the sweet
spot with tens of millions of potential young targets for
marketers. Although the baby boomers have since aged,
marketing experts say that, in many ways, they still rep-
resent a marketing sweet spot for industry innovators.
Consequently, many in the industry are predicting a
renewed focus on baby boomers in the coming year.
“People should be swooning over the baby boomers as
they move out of youth and into middle age,” Dychtwald says.
“This is an age group that has traditionally been sidelined, but
we’re going to see growth in sectors catering to them.
“Reinvention is normal for this generation,” Dychtwald
continues. “They change careers many more times than
their moms and dads did. They’re willing to try new things.
So if you think you can rest on your laurels—if you think
you’ve got them for life—you’re wrong. Today, everybody
at every stage of life is open to marketing.”
In courting boomers, he says, marketers also are reacting to
another growing trend in marketing: the end of brand loyalty and
the return to brand experimentation. People are more willing to
try new brands than ever—and those over 50 years old are par-
ticularly open to these new messages, Dychtwald says.
“They’re more likely than any other group to read
and respond to catalogs and direct mail pieces,” he adds,
citing research from the Direct Marketing Association. “They
enjoy reading a good catalog and leafing through their mail
looking for deals. Good pitches attract their attention. It’s a
mistake not to take direct marketing seriously for mature
populations—and the time to start is right now.”
Of course, the same could also be said about any of the
other trends marketers are expecting to get bigger in 2010.
three options,’” says Massimo Prioreschi, vice president of
sales and marketing for the Berkeley, Calif., company.
Miller says these kinds of highly tailored mail pieces
offer a good glimpse of the direction that targeting will con-
tinue to take. “That’s going beyond just putting one person’s
name on a piece of paper,” she adds. “It’s saying, ‘We want to
give you everything that’s relevant to you right now.’”
Measurement / AnalysisWhile the need to tally ROI has always been
essential to marketers, they are more pressed to
prove that their campaigns are impacting consumers and
generating revenue.
Experts predict that, as measurement tools become more
precise, how brands measure the return on their investment
is likely to become more complicated. They will have to pay
attention to a broader range of data, and companies will have
to work even harder to make sure that other parts of the organi-
zation operate in conjunction with the marketing department.
The CMO Council’s Miller recommends organizations
extend their ROI measurement to the entire marketing
supply chain.
“Don’t focus on the return at the expense of managing
investment costs,” she says. “Map, track, measure and put a
dollar amount on everything you do.”
She adds that marketers also will have to improve customer
experience, mostly by learning to better mine data. Businesses
like Harrah’s Entertainment—owners of 54 casino and hotel
properties worldwide—know the value of the detailed data their
programs generate. The company’s mail-driven loyalty program,
for instance, has allowed its marketers to collect and analyze
data on how often program participants visit their properties,
how much members contribute to overall gaming revenue
and what games of chance they prefer, among other things.
In-depth analysis of members’ behavior lets Harrah’s
construct more effective messages, says David Norton,
senior vice president and CMO for Harrah’s.
“If we know a player has been to past slot tourna-
ments, we’ll make sure he or she gets invited to the next
one,” he adds. “If they’ve never come to a mid-week event,
we exclude them from mailings about mid-week events
because, obviously, they’re not going to respond.”
IntegrationIn 2010, improved integration of channels, such as
e-mail, direct mail, billboards and TV, will become
more of a focal point for even the most reluctant marketers.
“That’s always been a goal, but the economy has made
it imperative,” CMO Council’s Miller says.
And even though the past two years brought plenty of
dire speculation about—and even premature eulogies for—the
future of print marketing, the people who keep an eye on these
things insist that traditional channels like direct mail will con-
tinue to earn their place at the marketing table in 2010.
“The favorite thing to say in 2008 was that, in 2009,
print would be dead because everybody was going to
e-mail,” Miller recalls. “That didn’t happen. Actually, both
modes of communication took a hit during the past year.”
For that reason, most marketers have found that online
channels demonstrate greater value as a complement to
direct mail applications, reinforcing the value of integrated
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Of all the skills that art and design colleges
fail to teach graduates, the worst oversight is
not teaching grads how to pitch their skills to
prospective employers. Talent only goes so far with your
typical harried agency owner. And to show your talent, you
have to be interesting enough to be invited in the door.
If you’re on the job hunt, here are some tips to gain entré
to the most desirable agencies.
Pick Your JobJust because a particular agency is not advertising an
opening is no reason to cross them off your list. The best
way to get the design job you really want is to knock on the
door of that high-class agency with the great street-cred
and yell, “Hey! I’d be a perfect addition to your creative
department. Let me show you my book and we’ll talk about
how I can contribute to your agency’s success.” Decide
where you would like most to work, then go for it.
Research the AgencyLook at the agency’s Web site. Learn about their culture,
employees, work, client list and services. Read (and comment
on) their blog; participate on their Facebook page. Scan the
trade magazines or Web sites for news about the agency.
You want to be able to speak intelligently about the agency
when you make your first call or gain an interview.
Be Different from Your CompetitionFigure out how to make your letter, portfolio and terrific self
stand out. This self-branding effort should focus on what
you can bring to the agency, not on how spectacular you are
as a candidate. It’s about them, not you—just as if they were
the client and you were pitching to win their business.
21st Century PortfoliosMany resumé submitters enclose portfolio samples—often
in the form of miniature photocopies that fail to convey
your brilliance. Put your portfolio prep dollars into making
your portfolio digital, either on a Web site or an interactive
PDF burned to a CD or DVD. Add audio to make the “tour”
of your work more personal. Do more than just show photos;
describe the problem and how you arrived at the solution.
Talk about your research and how you approached the
problem. Basically, write a “case study” about each sample.
Customize your portfolio to each agency you contact.
Also, consider putting your portfolio online as part of your
Facebook page, or on Flickr, or as a YouTube video, where you
talk about a project from start to finish and show the process
you used. Agencies need interactive creatives. Be brilliant.
Share your knowledge of social networks, mobile, and video.
Show you can do more than just talk about an idea.
Note: Copyright or watermark your work before
posting it online or loading it to CD, to deter anyone from
plagiarizing your work.
Pursue!A follow-up call to everyone you contact is a must. Given the
competition for design jobs, the most persistent person is
most likely to make the short list. If you can’t get through by
phone, send a follow-up e-mail with a PDF of a new sample
or a link to your updated online portfolio. Also, consider a
second mailing enclosing a new sample of your work or a
clever 3-D mailer with agift and great piece of copy.
Send another letter reminding the contact about your
resumé and interest. Ask for feedback on your work. Inquire
whether they offer freelance work and how you can get on
their list. Keep contacting the agency until you gain an
interview. Do not give up!
Job hunting is very much like agency new business
pursuit. The winners are often the most persistent, and
definitely the most interesting. Learn how to make your
own pitch the most interesting one on the block, then keep
adjusting and adapting it until your “bait” gets a bite.
BIO: DEBORAH BUDD is senior editor and content developer for Second Wind, an association of advertising agencies, graphic design studios and marketing firms. For information, visit secondwindonline.com or e-mail [email protected].
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According to a conference featuring executives
from Facebook, more than 721 million people in
the world use social media, which is 73 percent
of all Internet users. Consumers have rapidly ramped up
their social network activity, with 35 percent joining up in
the U.S., 18 percent in Europe, 51 percent in Korea and 30
percent in Japan from 2007 to 2008, according to Forrester
Research.
But what does this mean for the “green” persuasion?
Does social media help or hinder groups’ efforts to get the
word out about the environment? Let’s break it down:
Like-Minded ParticipantsOne of the best parts about being involved in social media
is hearing what your friends, colleagues or complete
strangers have to say on various topics. You can gener-
ate an organic conversation (no pun intended) simply by
asking a question and waiting a few minutes for a reply.
For example, Earth911.com asked their Twitter follow-
ers and Facebook fans if they think that social media is
helping “green.” Here are some of the responses:
@ReadyAimOrganiz said “@Earth911 Yes, I’ve learned
and shared more about green-living. Here are examples…
http://is.gd/3zxxA and http://is.gd/3zxE4
@mattsaling said “@Earth911 I find this ’social site’
helpful, http://www.2milechallenge.com, from clif bar.
shows what is with in a 2 mile radius 2 ride 2”
The consensus from these replies? Social media helps
people find new resources and share information about
various environmental topics. In addition, a quick search
on Facebook for “green” found more than 1,500 pages,
groups and events, while “recycle” (a topic close to our
hearts) came up with more than 1,000 similar results.
As Mashable’s “Social Media and Web Guide to Going
Green” so eloquently puts it, “green” is so ingrained in
social media now that “there are so many [Web sites]
and apps built for green goals that the Earth2Tech blog
devoted an entire conference to them. Meanwhile, Al Gore
and other eco-luminaries are trying to establish the .ECO
domain as the virtual parking space for all things green.”
ut knowing about topics and being connected to them
is only one part of the puzzle. What about doing something?
Out in the Real WorldPark Howell, president of Park&Co., a Phoenix-based sus-
tainable marketing firm, says social media helps level the
playing field for organizations that may not have the big
bucks to spend on conventional forms of advertising.
“A lot of these green movements don’t have a lot of
money that they can throw at traditional advertising, but
social media gives them that stage or platform,” says
Howell. “When you’re talking about cause marketing,
it’s an absolute boon to groups that don’t have the big
budgets—they can really use it effectively.”
At Park&Co., this low-budget grassroots awareness
has been key to the success of various campaigns, such as
“Water – Use it Wisely.”
“Again, we found a tremendous amount of power to
connect with people out there without the funds typically
required for such a large campaign,” he says. “We couldn’t
have done it without social media.”
Also prevalent in the green sphere is the idea of utiliz-
ing company transparency to help build an organization’s
credibility.
“For those marketers that do have the money, compa-
nies are coming out with big, green products. They can
get some very real customer reaction (good or bad) about
how effective it is in the marketplace. It is a terrific proving
ground if they’ve got the guts to be transparent about it.
This way they get real time, real input that the rest of the
world can look in on.”
BIO: JENNIFER BERRY is the strategic relations manager at Earth911.com, a Phoenix-based environmental services company. For information, visit earth911.com or e-mail [email protected].
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1. Print is for keepsWho’s minding your messages when the screens fade to
black? Electronic content comes and goes and when it’s
gone, your marketing initiative disappears with it. Print,
on the other hand, is there for the long run. Think about
magazine pass-along rates. They range as high as two
to three persons per issue, giving advertisers double
and triple bonuses on their marketing investments.
For example, A 2004 BPA Pass Along Audit of
Ziff Davis Media’s eWEEK magazine shows that, on
average, subscribers pass along their printed issue to
an additional 3.6 industry decision-makers. So, even the
elite of the IT world recognize and benefit from print.
What’s more, specific magazine content can be
spotlighted and passed along on a one-to-one basis.
A Magazine Publishers of America survey found that
24 percent of readers typically pass an article along
to someone else, 23 percent save the article for future
reference and 13 percent visit a related Web site.
In action, print’s durability has a positive impact
on every message it touches. It says: Your message is
significant. That you cared enough to put it on paper.
That you are authentic rather than virtual, and you will
be there when we need you.
66% of people surveyed read custom
publications.
91% of polled graphic designers’ projects involved
print exclusively or were comprised of a substantial print
component.
We all take printing for granted. Perhaps it’s because print has been the world’s No. 1 communications medium for so long we tend to over-look its impact and power.
That oversight could be fatal to a marketing campaign, a product launch or a branding initiative that is trying to connect with people. People trust print. They feel comfortable using it. And they can’t fast forward past it.
Here are 10 reasons why you should consider using print in your next campaign. It doesn’t have to be the only medium you use, but you most definitely should consider print whenever you want to persuade, inform or entertain.
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2. Print is portableLong after their iPod battery is drained, people will still
be reading what you send them in print. Print is the
ultimate in portability and playability. They can pick
up a magazine at a newsstand, buy a book on the fly
or grab your brochure from a trade show exhibit. There
are no compatibility issues, no need to keep anything
charged and never a worry about screen glare. You can
fold print, stuff it, clip it, even scratch-and-sniff it.
Print can be carried and consumed anywhere, at
anytime: On trains, planes and automobiles. Take it to
bed, to the beach or to the bath. There’s no need to boot
it up or power it down. Print is always there and always
ready to instruct, inform and entertain.
3. Print drives a higher ROIPrinting is particularly persuasive as direct mail.
According to research by the Direct Marketing
Association and the Wharton Economic Forecasting
Associates, print’s performance through the mail can be
measured in dollars and cents.
The DMA researchers found that U.S. advertis-
ers spend $167 per person in direct mail marketing
to earn $2,095 worth of goods per person, scoring a
return on investment of 13 to 1. Why? Because people
gravitate toward print. A total of 38 percent of house-
holds surveyed by the U.S. Postal Service in 2006
found direct mail pieces interesting. That study also
found that 85 percent of mail is either read or visually
scanned by recipients.
And direct mail is also a great way to expand
business relationships and keep customers loyal. A
study by the Rochester Institute of Technology Printing
Industry Center found that 67 percent of respondents
like getting mail about new products from companies
they do business with.
4. Print is beautifulWhy do they call it the graphic arts? Because print is
beautiful and printers continue to consider every job
they do a personal masterpiece. And now, advanced
printing techniques—like high-fi color and advanced
screening — make their work more appealing and
more compelling.
Photos seem to jump off the page. Special effects
draw the eye to the printed content, and a new
generation of papers and substrates make readers
want to touch and feel your message. You can’t get
any closer than that. The beauty of print will enhance
your product or service, giving it a special appeal of its
own and an extra tangible dimension that no electronic
media can impart.
5. Print plays well with othersSure, the Internet is cool. What’s cooler is using a
printed direct mail campaign to draw prospects to a
personalized Web site, then following up with a printed
thank-you card or closer.
Yes, the World Wide Web provides a real-time
interactive environment, but so do the telephone
and the television. Print enhances the impact of all
of those media by providing your client’s prospects
with an extra dimension. One that’s friendly. One
that’s warm. One that’s inviting. And, one that they
can’t very well ignore because they’re holding it right
in their hands.
Consider the 2003 research published in the Journal
of Advertising Research, which examined the advertis-
ing impact on weekly sales of a pizza franchiser. It
found that the best combination of media in driving
sales is direct mail and national TV advertising used
together. The print/broadcast duo doubled the impact
of using any one medium alone.
An American Business Media study adds more
insight into the effectiveness of combining print
with other media. According to that research, B-to-B
magazines were viewed by prospects as trustworthy
and objective, Web sites were seen as the place where
they received timely information, and trade shows
were viewed as the place for interactions and to
improve their awareness of alternatives. That must
be why smart marketers are using all three outlets to
maximize their ROI.
of polled designers’ total work hours
were devoted to print-driven projects.
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6. Buyers seek printThe success of retail Web sites means printed
catalogs can be relegated to the doornail file. Or so
says the conventional wisdom. But, recent research
indicates otherwise.
Online consumers who received a printed catalog
from any given retailer were nearly twice as likely to
make an online purchase at that retailer’s Web site.
The finding comes from a comScore survey based on
6,400 responses from online shoppers.
The reason for the sales windfall? Consumers
seek print when they’re ready to buy. That’s a
fact supported by a 2005 field study by the Direct
Marketing Association. Scoring the primary channels
for generating orders, the research found that 60
percent came from printed catalogs, 24 percent were
inspired by retail settings and only 9 percent arrived
via Internet.
The percent of sales by channel also showed
print’s pulling power. Paper catalogs accounted for
42 percent of sales, retail 20 percent, Web sites 26
percent and other channels 12 percent.
In a 2006 study of newspaper readers sponsored
by the Newspaper Association of America, 78 percent
reported that they use newspaper inserts to plan
shopping and 76 percent say that these inserts have
helped them save money.
The moral: If you’re not using print, you’re missing
out on big numbers.
7. Print is credibleThe phrase “get it down on paper” has never been
more meaningful. Having words and images that
you can examine and hold in your hand, review,
show to others and keep in a safe place provides a
degree of reassurance that no bit-and-byte medium
can match.
People love the speed and scope of the Internet,
but the WWW’s fleeting nature makes them wonder:
Am I getting the fast shuffle here? And what’s all
this contradictory information? Conversely, our ink-
on-paper medium is believable because print is real,
print is timeless and print is focused.
An increasing number of marketers are lever-
aging print’s high credibility by using custom
publications to get their messages out and absorbed.
More than 32 billion custom publications circulate
annually in the United States, according to the
Custom Publishing Review’s 2006 Annual Report.
Total expenditures on the medium amounted to
$29.9 billion for the year. The researchers also found
that 66 percent of people surveyed read custom
publications and that 80 percent agree that custom
publications contain useful information. They are
believers because print is the credible medium.
24% of readers typically pass an article along to someone else.
23% save the article for
future reference.
13% visit a related Web site.
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8. Print puts them in controlTelemarketing is the crudest form of cold calling and,
with the growth in do-not-call lists, its effectiveness
has sunk to an all-time low. In fact, a Time magazine
poll ranked telemarketing No. 4 on the list of the worst
ideas of the 20th century. Today, it has gotten to the
point that many companies stay away from the phone
because they don’t want their reputations damaged by
overeager telemarketers.
But what happens when we add print to the equation?
Send prospects a personalized mailing that introduces
the caller and lets them tell you the best time to call.
Now you’re putting the potential customer in control of
the situation. There are no more interruptions at dinner.
There is only a positive flow of information between
the marketer and the consumer. The bond starts to get
stronger, the relationship grows, and the sale becomes
a natural progression of the power of print rather than
a rude intrusion.
9. Print is personalIt’s time to put each prospect’s name up in lights,
literally. Or use a skywriter to put your personalized
message to them in the clouds. Or maybe you want
to include a photo or the specific product in which
they expressed interest. Print can do all that and more
because print takes marketing personally.
Using new variable data printing (VDP) and one-
to-one messaging techniques, you can personalize
each and every piece of your print campaign—right
down to the specific photos you use and every word of
your pitch.
Did someone say relationship building? According
to a 2004 report by Interquest, the response rate for cus-
tomized color direct mail campaigns ranged from 6 to
75 percent, with an average of 21 percent. The response
rates were, on average, 5.6 times higher for customized
color versions than for simple mail merge applications.
The more you individualize print, the more indi-
viduals you will inspire.
10. Print is everywherePrint has been the world’s favorite medium ever since
a little known monk asked Gutenberg, “How much do
you want for that Bible?”
We’re used to being surrounded by print. We’re
comfortable with it. We want more.
What do the numbers say? Consider a 2006 survey
by the magazine Graphic Design USA. It found that 9
out of 10 of the designers polled have worked in print
during the last year. What’s more, a total of 91 percent of
the respondents’ projects involved print exclusively or
were comprised of a substantial print component. The
survey also discovered that 71 percent of the designers’
total work hours were devoted to print-driven projects.
Look at event marketing. It wouldn’t be possible
without print. Programs, posters, signage of all kinds,
special commemorative publications—print is on the
scene at ball games, motorsports venues, concerts,
shows, fairs, museums, galleries and rallies. Wherever a
crowd gathers, print can provide a platform for market-
ers and a fresh perspective for fans.
There is even evidence that we like print more
than television. A study by the Magazine Publishers
of America found that for 36 brands that shifted
ad expenditures from TV to magazines, media
effectiveness scores doubled over time. Those are the
vital signs of a medium that’s vibrant and valuable.
That medium is print.
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creative
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Describe Forty. Who makes up your creative
team? What’s the company culture and philosophy? Forty is a small design and marketing
agency made up of four intense, creative
and clever individuals—myself; Sunny
Thaper, production director; Amy
Lamp, design director; and Kim Stearns,
marketing director. As with any small
shop, our roles overlap in interesting
ways, but we’re each genuinely passionate
fortyabout our respective professions, and
we’re known for being highly involved
in industry-related initiatives (including
having co-founded several of them).
As a team, we’re bold, open, fun,
curious and flexible. We love our jobs,
we love working together and we love
helping good companies find their
voice in the marketplace. Passersby may
get the impression we joke around all
day, but we’re actually tremendously
productive; we just have fun while we’re
doing it!
If you were to compare a typical day to a movie, TV
show or song, what would it be and why? A similar question came up for us at
a conference last year and without
hesitation, Sunny answered “Teenage
Mutant Ninja Turtles.” It was actually a
surprisingly accurate answer. Like the
Ninja Turtles, we have very different skills
and personalities, but we mesh together
surprisingly well.
Phoenix-based design agency channels their inner Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and attack projects with an all-for-one, one-for-all attitude.
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We also don’t quite fit in with the tra-
ditional agency world, so we kinda go out
and do our own thing. We’re in this to help
people, not get rich or win awards.
Oh, and we live in a sewer.
What types of projects do you work on? Do you
specialize in any certain area? Our client list ranges from solopreneurs
to Fortune 500 companies, across every
sector, from across the street to around
the world. It’s not the size or industry that
defines our clients, but their mindset.
We look for clients who are willing to
push beyond the obvious. It doesn’t have
to be edgy or outlandish—those campaigns
often don’t work either—but we really have
no interest in churning out generic, ineffec-
tual marketing placeholders. They’re a waste
of the client’s money. We want to create
refreshing, memorable work that moves
people to action.
Let’s face it. There’s a lot of competition out there.
What’s the most challenging thing about giving your clients something new, something fresh, something they’ve never seen before?
Actually, we’ve had really great luck
with that over the years. Our brand discov-
ery process helps us quickly dig into the
real identity of a business, and once we
really understand that brand, everything
that follows has a sense of natural inevitabil-
ity. When you design around a distinctive
brand, there’s no reason it should look like
anything other than itself.
Design is about much more than aes-
thetics. It’s about communicating emotion,
providing comfort, inspiration action, and
advancing an overall strategy. Those princi-
ples are deeply engrained into the approach
we take to our work, which helps everything
else sort itself out.
Tell us about your projects. What have been the most
memorable or challenging? While we’ve worked on a lot of notable
projects (most recently, John McCain’s new
Web site), I think the most memorable or
challenging has always been our own mar-
keting efforts. We put a lot of effort into
our own work and we’re able to push it in
creative ways that we often can’t do with
client projects. We try to experiment on
ourselves first.
We’re currently working on the 12th
version of our own Web site and I person-
ally can’t wait for it to launch. It’s got a lot
of innovative features that’ll significantly
enhance our ability to educate and entertain
our fans. Stay tuned!
forty’scurrent work
& projects
(Left to right) Amy Lamp, James Archer, Kim Stearns, Sunny Thaper.
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“The silver lining in our
dark cloud was the realization that change happens.” (Left to Right) Front row:
Josh Weaver, Adrian Burke, Brittany Christian.
Cock pit: Mike Antonucci, Dan Thurlow.
Back row: Scott Brett, Kim Schifelbein,
Eric Leighton Downing, A.J. Egli.
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Formerly Colorado Printing Company, CPC
Solutions was founded in 1947 by three local
businessmen, and purchased two years later
by father and son R.J. Thurlow Sr. and Reg
Thurlow of Wahpeton, N.D. In 1969, Reg’s
son, Dan Thurlow, entered the business and
later acquired his grandfather’s share in the
company. By 1991, the Grand Junction-based
company had expanded its territory and was
experiencing significant growth.
“By that year, the company had con-
sistently grown by at least 25 percent per
year. Some years we even doubled that,”
says company president Mike Antonucci.
“Then came the ‘Great Recession’ and our
numbers, like many others in the industry,
have dropped substantially.”
That, interestingly enough, may have been
the best thing to happen to the company.
“The silver lining in our dark cloud
was the realization that change happens,”
Antonucci says. “The market crash forced us
to reevaluate our core business model and
to recognize that we no longer could afford
to just put ink on paper. We had to become
something different, something more.”
The first step in the company’s transfor-
mation was to change its name from Colorado
Printing Company to CPC Solutions, a name
that better reflects the company’s move
into becoming more than just a printer.
According to Antonucci, the company has
invested technology and human capital to
integrate print, the Internet, e-mail and cus-
tomer relationship management into one
functioning system.
“CPC Solutions is multi-channel mar-
keting. With the integration of traditional
print, variable data printing and e-mail mar-
keting, we are experiencing response rates
never seen in conventional direct mail or
e-mail,” he says.
On the technology side, the company has
invested in some of the industry’s most state-
of-the-art equipment, including Heidelberg
long perfectors (8 and 10 color), sophisticated
color management systems, an Indigo digital
press with front-end web store automation,
computer-integrated bindery equipment and
an in-house paper converting operation.
“But the most impressive addition to our
arsenal is the people we have recruited over
the last two years,” says Antonucci. “We’ve
added programmers, designers, e-mail and
direct marketing executives, CRM specialists
and those IT geniuses that make it all work
seamlessly for us and the customer.”
With the foundation in place, CPC
Solutions’s next goal is to get customers
to see them for who they really are: an
integrated marketing provider and not just
another printer. According to Antonucci, for
the first time, clients are able to measure
results through the integrated reporting solu-
tions the company offers.
“In other words, the size and shape of
the dot and the tightness of the registration
is no longer good enough for our new client
base. It’s all about the ROI—and that’s a
scary proposition for the typical commercial
printer,” he says.
“The only way we are going to meet and
exceed these challenges is to continually
prove that our solutions are working for our
clients, that they make money because of
what we provide. It’s that simple.”
CPC SolutionsIntegration is the key to success for Colorado printer Hey, there.
Like what you’re seeing?
Hope so, because what you’re holding in your
hands is the professional work of the printer
featured on this spread. Collaboration. It’s a
wonderful thing.
In an industry that is so influenced and affected by not only trends but also economy, change is
constant, change is inevitable. The truth is, the one thing that separates the company that thrives from the one that folds is the ability to embrace it.
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+ PURLs and GURLs – Personalized URLs and general URLs track response rates in real time, change the message based on the user’s action and responses and forwards the user to the most relevant page on your Web site.
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+ Web2Print – Allows you to personalize collateral by location and sales person, create a virtual warehouse with templates and static documents, and eliminate bulk print purchases and unneces-sary storage.
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PHOTOGRAPHY: ROB KURTZMAN
It was a fun-filled, whimsical evening
at the 2010 ADDY Awards, hosted by
the American Advertising Federation
Tucson on Feb. 20 at the Westin La Paloma
Resort & Spa. Complete with Mad Hatter
and Queen of Arts, “ADDYs in Wonderland”
honored the best and brightest advertising
projects and campaigns by Tucson firms,
individuals and students.
Bookmans took home two Best of Show
awards—one in Broadcast for their Late
Night Cult Classics trailer and one in Print
for the Fight Censorship 2009 bookmark.
Best of Show Interactive went to LP&G
Inc. for HaciendaWelcome.com and Frank
Williams Design received the Best Art
Direction award for Salud Scent Studio.
Best of Show Student went to Hadassah
Cruz from Pima Community College for his
Smooth Criminal illustration, while Bree Jessie
Richmond from The University of Arizona
received this year’s Mosaic Award for her
creative work that best represented diversity
and multiculturalism, titled “From Cedars to
Saguaros: The Mabarak Family Cookbook.”
A total of 407 entries competed in 116
categories, with 177 gold, silver and bronze
awards earned. Proceeds from the evening’s
event will benefit AAF Tucson’s educational
programs, public service projects and proac-
tive government relations efforts.
AAF TucsonADDY Awards
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Best of Show – BroadcastBookmans, Late Night
Cult Classics trailer
Best of Show – Art DirectionFrank Williams Design,
Salud Scent Studio
Best of Show – InteractiveLP&G Inc., HaciendaWelcome.com
Best of Show – StudentHadassah Cruz, Pima Community
College | Smooth Criminal
Best of Show – PrintBookmans, Fight Censorship
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The Colorado design and creative
community came out in full force to
participate in AIGA Colorado’s Heart
Art 2010. Held on Feb. 11 at Cassleman’s Bar
& Venue in Denver, the art auction and fund-
raiser featured a burlesque theme, complete
with candy girls, fortune teller and a racy
performance by aerialist Tatianna Ta Ta.
But it was the art that stole the show, from
gorgeous ceramics and jewelry to eye-catch-
ing paintings and photography. Participating
artists included Gemma, Dan Chick, Tiffany
Totays, Betsy Gill, and Larry Beard Jr. and
Bruce Littlehorn of urbandwellers.
As guests mixed and mingled, they
were treated to such diversions as Madame
Sylvie’s Mysterious Art Drop Machine; the
“Dirty Little Secret,” Heart Art’s very own
cocktail; Happy Cakes cupcakes; and a
chance to vamp it up in the Peek-a-Booth
photo booth.
Now in its 16th year, this event features
Denver area artists who donate works of art
to benefit AIGA Colorado and Project Angel
Heart, a nonprofit organization dedicated to
providing meals to those living with HIV/AIDS,
cancer and other life-threatening illnesses.
AIGA Colorado Heart Art
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On Nov. 12, 2009, Las Vegas’s PR pro-
fessionals celebrated excellence in
their field at the 13th Annual PRSA
Pinnacle Awards. Held at the Las Vegas
Springs Preserve, the evening kicked off
with a silent auction benefitting the chapter’s
scholarship program, followed by a gourmet
dinner catered by the Wolfgang Puck Group
and awards program.
Individual, Best of Show and Pinnacle
awards were given to some of the area’s
most respected public relations profession-
als and firms. Taking home the Newcomer
of the Year award was Michelle Mosbacher
of Harrah’s Entertainment, who was recog-
nized for her work on a number of projects
and campaigns, including the “Donny &
Marie!” Puppy Love promotion.
In the Best of Show category, MassMedia
Corporate Communications was awarded
in the Public Relations Programs category
for its “Supporting Nevada’s Children
Campaign,” and in the Tools and Techniques
category for the Southern Nevada Real
Estate Monthly Newsletter.
Pinnacle Awards were also given in
categories ranging from multicultural pro-
grams to annual reports to direct mail. In
its 13th year, the awards program is open
to public relations professionals and agen-
cies in southern Nevada, southern Utah and
northern Arizona.
PRSA Las Vegas Pinnacle Awards
Best of Show – Newcomer of the YearMichelle Mosbacher of Harrah’s
Entertainment, “Donny & Marie!”
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Best of Show – PR ProgramsMassMedia Corporate
Communications, Supporting
Nevada’s Children Campaign
Best of Show – Tools & TechniquesMassMedia Corporate
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ARIZONAAmerican Advertising Federation (AAF)Promotes advertising through a grassroots network of advertisers, agencies, media companies, local advertising clubs and college chapters.Metro Phoenix: aafmetrophoenix.comTucson: tucsonadfed.org
Ad 2 PhoenixPremier organization in the Valley for young professionals in advertising, marketing and communication.ad2phoenix.com
AIGA ArizonaServes the graphic design community in the state of Arizona and augments the activities of the national AIGA. arizona.aiga.org
American Marketing Association (AMA)Professional association for those involved in the practice, teaching and study of marketing worldwide.Phoenix: amaphoenix.orgTucson: tucsonama.com
AZ Ad ClubDiscussion group for advertising strategy and resources for companies in the greater Phoenix area and on the West Coast. azadclub.com
Creative ConnectDedicated to promoting collaboration and community through networking events and other programs to people working in a variety of creative disciplines.creativeconnect.org
International Association of Business Communicators (IABC)The Valley’s most comprehensive resource for communications professionals.Phoenix: iabcphoenix.comTucson: iabctucson.com
Phoenix InDesign User Group (IDUG)Connect with fellow Adobe InDesign users for free support. All user levels welcome.www.indesignusergroup.com
PIA of Arizona and New MexicoDedicated to promoting the graphic communications and printing community through education, cooperative action and fellowship. piaz.org
Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)Pre-eminent organization that builds value, demand and global understanding for public relations.Phoenix: phoenixprsa.orgTucson: prsatucson.com
COLORADOAd2 DenverThe future of Denver’s advertising and marketing community. ad2denver.com
Ad Directors Club of DenverFocused on strengthening the creative community through education, workshops, informative events, and annual design competitions.adcd.com
AIGA ColoradoOffers a diverse series of monthly events and programs to connect people throughout Colorado that will ultimately help them succeed as a designer. aigacolorado.org
Colorado AMAProvides education on emerging marketing trends, connects key resources and confers with marketing experts for collaborative power. coloradoama.com
Colorado Business Marketing AssociationProfessional development organization providing B2B education, networking, resources, and job listings in Colorado. bmacolorado.org
IABCValuable resource to Colorado-based communicators committed to delivering strategic, integrated communications. iabc-colorado.com
New Denver Ad ClubDesigned to elevate Denver’s profile as a national ad community, promote education, professional development, networking and public service.newdenveradclub.com
Printing Industries of ColoradoDedicated to promoting the graphic communications and printing community through education, cooperative action and fellowship.printincolorado.org
PRSABased in Denver, the Colorado chapter is part of the world’s largest organization for public relations professionals.prsacolorado.org
Rocky Mountain Direct Marketing AssociationProvides quality programs to educate, encourage, nurture and grow the Rocky Mountain region’s direct marketing community. rmdma.org
NEVADAAAFLas Vegas’ advocate for the advertising and communications industries through public education, public service, networking and recognition of excellence.aaflasvegas.org
a2n2A professional organization in Northern Nevada dedicated to serving as the ultimate resource for education, networking and recognition within the marketing and advertising industries. a2n2.com
Ad2RenoYoung professional organization in the Reno area for advertising, marketing, design, and public relations professionals aged 32 and younger. ad2reno.com
AIGAServes the graphic design community in the state of Nevada and augments the activities of the national AIGA.Las Vegas: lasvegas.aiga.orgReno: renotahoe.aiga.org
AMAProfessional association for those involved in the practice, teaching and study of marketing worldwide.Las Vegas: amalasvegas.comReno: renotahoeama.com
IABCPart of an international network of professionals engaged in strategic business communication management.iabclasvegas.comPRSAPre-eminent organization that builds value, demand and global understanding for public relations.Las Vegas: prsalasvegas.comReno: prsareno.org
NEW MEXICOAAFNetwork of ad agencies, design firms, Web developers, media suppliers and educators, and broadcasters in New Mexico. nmadfed.org
AIGAServes the graphic design community in the state of New Mexico and augments the activities of the national AIGA. newmexico.aiga.org
AMAProvides a forum for educational and professional development of marketing professionals throughout New Mexico. nmama.org
PRSAProvides professional information, networking and social activities to New Mexico’s communication professionals. nmprsa.com
SAN DIEGOAd 2 San DiegoHelp young advertising and marketing professionals learn the ropes of a fast-paced and fascinating career field.ad2sd.com
AIGAServes the graphic design community San Diego and augments the activities of the national AIGA.sandiego.aiga.org
AMADedicated to enhancing San Diego’s marketing community through networking, industry information exchange, educational and career opportunities. sdama.org
IABCPart of an international network of professionals engaged in strategic business communication management.sandiego.iabc.com
PIA of San DiegoDedicated to promoting the graphic communications and printing community through education, cooperative action and fellowship. piasd.org
PRSAProvides professional information, networking and social activities to San Diego’s communication professionals.prsasandiego.org
UTAHAAFEncourage camaraderie, build knowledge and facility open communication among Utah agencies, media, clients and suppliers. utahadfed.com
AIGAServes the graphic design community in the Salt Lake City area and augments the activities of the national AIGA. slc.aiga.org
IABCPart of an international network of professionals engaged in strategic business communication management. utah.iabc.com
Printing Industries of UtahDedicated to promoting the graphic communications and printing community through education, cooperative action and fellowship. piofutah.com
PRSAProvides professional information, networking and social activities to Utah’s communication professionals.Greater Salt Lake: slcprsa.orgUtah Valley: uvprsa.com
NATIONALAAFPromotes advertising through a grassroots network of advertisers, agencies, media companies, local advertising clubs and college chapters.aaf.org
AMAProfessional association for those involved in the practice, teaching and study of marketing worldwide.marketingpower.com
AIGAStimulates thinking about design, demonstrates the value of design and empowers the success of designers at each stage of their careers. aiga.org
IABCA professional network of more than 15,500 business communication professionals in over 80 countries. iabc.com
International Digital Enterprise Alliance (IDEAlliance)Develops standards and best practices to enhance efficiency and speed information across the end-to-end digital media supply chain. idealliance.org
Printing Industries of AmericaEnhances the growth, efficiency and profitability of the industry through advocacy, education, research and technical information. printing.org
Promotion Marketing Association (PMA)Foster a better understanding of promotion and integrated marketing and its role in the overall marketing process.pmalink.org
PRSAPre-eminent organization that builds value, demand and global understanding for public relations. prsa.org
Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA)Provide imaging professionals with the tools and information needed to make the best possible business decisions.sgia.org
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RMDMA January EventsBy the looks of the first of the year, it’s going to be a busy year for the
Rocky Mountain Direct Marketing Association (RMDMA). The
Colorado-based organization kicked off the new year with a series of
events that ran the gamut from a 30 Ideas in 90 Minutes breakfast
panel to their January Schmoozer networking event. And February
got off to another busy start with the recognition of the most recent
Certificate of Direct Marketing graduates at the group’s February
luncheon. Congratulations to Kristen Risby, Jessica Gordon, Anna
Smith, Myra Aronson and Emilee Schuchman.
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MARCH 1Image Space Object 6: Tools for TransformationFour-day event involving multi-dimensional environ-ments and brand strategies. Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design, 1600 Pierce St., Denver. imagespaceobject.com
MARCH 3Design Tastes: Part 1Featuring New York designer and James Beard award nominee Louise Fili. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy. 6 p.m. $5 members, $20 non-members in advance. aiga.colorado.org
Creating Irresistible OffersWorkshop on how to create offers that melt away inertia and get a response. Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver. 9:45 a.m. $35 members, $45 non-members. rmdma.org
Direct Marketing in Today’s EconomyLuncheon featuring Beth Smith, co-founder of Smith Browning Direct. Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver. 11:30 a.m. $35 members, $50 non-members. rmdma.org
MARCH 4Super Bowl Ad ReviewA look at the best ads from this year’s Super Bowl. Cili at Bali Hai Golf Club, 5160 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas. 11:30 a.m. $35 members, $45 non-members. amalasvegas.com
Marketing VersatilityFeaturing New Mexico marketing expert Sophie Martin. Contact for lo-cation. 7:30 a.m. Free for members, $15 non-members. nmama.org
MARCH 5NMAF ADDY AwardsRecognizing excellence in advertis-ing. Hotel Albuquerque, 800 Rio
Grande Blvd., Albuquerque. 6 p.m. $50. nmadfed.org
MARCH 625th Annual Phoenix ADDYs GalaAnnual awards competition recogniz-ing creative excellence in the art of advertising. Sheraton Phoenix Down-town, 340 N. 3rd St. 5 p.m. Contact for price. aafmetrophoenix.com
MARCH 9Creative Connect – PhxMonthly networking event for de-signers, Web developers, illustrators, photographers, writers and other creative professionals. Location TBA. 6 p.m. creativeconnect.org
Creative Connect – SLCMonthly networking event for de-signers, Web developers, illustrators, photographers, writers and other creative professionals. Location TBA. 6 p.m. creativeconnect.org
MARCH 10SEO for Writers and CommunicatorsFeaturing Sheila Kloefkorn, president of KEO Marketing. Arizona Society of CPAs, 4801 E. Washington St., Phoenix. 8 a.m. $50 members, $70 non-members. iabcphoenix.com
Hayden Go SeekMembers of the New Denver Ad Club were treated to a special
appearance by Steve Hayden, industry guru responsible for shaping
such global brand campaigns for such companies as Apple, Pizza
Hut and American Express. The vice chairman of Ogilvy Worldwide
spoke to a packed house on Nov. 12, 2009 about “What a Difference
an ‘L’ Makes: Big Ideas to Big IdeaLs” and cited specific examples
from IBM, Shredded Wheat and Dove.
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MARCH 10The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Social MediaPaul Bove will discuss the suc-cess and failures the U.S. Air Force experienced using social media. University of Denver, 2044 E. Evens Ave. 3:30 p.m. $25 members, $49 non-members. bmacolorado.org
Breaking Boundaries and Succeeding in a Social WorldLearn about the U.S. Air Force’s strategies in social media. Univer-sity of Denver, 2044 E. Evens Ave. 5:30 p.m. $49 members, $59 non-members. bmacolorado.org
USPS TourTake a tour of Denver’s general mail facility at 7500 E. 53rd St. 5:30 p.m. Free. rmdma.org
Go Further, Aim Higher, Finish Stronger12th annual AMA Cause Confer-ence. Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice, University of San Diego. 7:30 a.m. $139 members, $149 non-members. sdama.org
MARCH 11Maximizing ROI in a Down EconomyLearn advanced targeting tech-niques of direct mail. Jobing.com, 4747 N. 22nd St., Phoenix. 3 p.m. $29 to $50. amaphoenix.org
Web Site Smack DownBlow-by-blow site reviews. The Lodge on the Desert, 306 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson. Contact for time and price. tucsonama.com
ASU Journalism School TourSchool tour followed by happy hour networking. 4:30 p.m. ASU Cronkite Bldg., 555 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. Free for members. phoenixprsa.org
The Making of My Coke RewardsFeaturing Julie Bowerman, group director of digital platforms, Coca-Cola North America. The Curtis Hotel, 1405 Curtis St., Denver.
11:15 a.m. $30 members, $45 non-members. coloradoama.com
MARCH 12ADDY Awards Show & PartyRecognizing excellence in advertising. California Building in Idlewild Park, 75 Cowan Drive, Reno. 5 p.m. $45 members, $55 non-members. a2n2.com
MARCH 16AMA Las Vegas MixerMonthly networking event. Double Helix Wine Bar & Boutique at the Palazzo, 3327 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas. 6 p.m. $10 members, $15 non-members, $15 walk-ins. amalasvegas.com
The Re-Branding of Wal-MartFeaturing Jamie Sohosky, senior director of brand marketing, Wal-Mart. Westin La Paloma Resort, 3800 E. Sunrise Drive, Tucson. Contact for time and price. aaftucson.org
Marketing Boot CampFeaturing Pecanne Eby, founder of Brand Marketing. University Col-lege, University of Denver. 5 p.m. $25 members, $40 non-members. coloradoama.com
ADDY JudgingIt took three of the industry’s top experts holed up in the penthouse
suite of Scottsdale’s swanky Hotel Valley Ho to get the job done, but,
hey, someone’s gotta do it, right? In January, Mark Carlson, Creative
Director, US Marketing, McDonald’s Corp.; Alesandra Lariu, Digital
Group Creative Director, McCann Erickson NYC; and Jay Roth, Senior
Copywriter, The Integer Group, Denver, came together to evaluate
more than 700 professional entries for the 25th Annual ADDYs Gala.
Held on March 6, the awards program will recognize excellence in print,
radio, television, interactive and multimedia in the Phoenix market.
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B2B Seen Party and AuctionOn Nov. 19, 2009, BMA Colorado held its B2B Seen Party and
Auction, an annual event designed to raise funds for the organiza-
tion’s scholarship programs. Serving up a “Top Chef” theme, guests
noshed on tasty food and sipped on signature drinks while placing
their bids on an array of great auction items. In addition to support-
ing BMA’s educational programs, proceeds went towards helping
Denver nonprofits focused on feeding the hungry.
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MARCH 17Shadow Day 2010Students will get the opportunity to spend a day with a public rela-tions professional. 9 a.m. $15. prsacolorado.org
PRSA Colorado LuncheonMonthly luncheon series. Topic TBA. Curtis Hotel, 1405 Curtis St., Denver. Contact for time and price. prsacolorado.org
UP Happy HourColorado AMA happy hour at Spill Lounge, 1410 Market St., Denver. 5 p.m. coloradoama.com
MARCH 18Third Thursday
Happy HourMonthly networking event with AIGA New Mexico. Contact for location. 5:30 p.m. newmexico.aiga.org
6th Annual Paper Fashion ShowExperience an evening of couture fashion and creative expression, where everything is made of paper. Mile High Station, 2027 W. Lower Colfax Ave., Denver. 6 p.m. $20 members, $25 general admission, $50 VIP. adcd.com
Search Engine OptimizationFeaturing Chris Kenworthy. Embassy Suites, 1000 Woodward
Place NE, Albuquerque. Contact for time and price. nmama.org
MARCH 23Phoenix InDesign User GroupMcMurry Town Center, 1010 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix. 5:30 p.m. Contact for price. indesignusergroup.com/ chapters/phoenix
The Job HuntLearn about reinventing your skills or finding that first step in your career. Contact for location and time. $25 members, $35 non-members. prsatucson.com
Be Ready…To Manage a Crisis
Featuring Megan Hayden Hakes, senior vice president and co-founder of Reputation Partners. University of Denver. 11:30 a.m. $30 members, $45 non-members. iabc-colorado.com
MARCH 24Bowling PartyIn its 29th year, this networking party promises to be a ball. Lucky Strike Lanes, 415 S. Teller St., Lakewood. 5:30 p.m. $25 adults, $10 children. rmdma.org
State of PR PanelFeaturing corporate, nonprofit, government, agency and inde-pendent representatives. Uni-versity Club, 39 E. Monte Vista
Road, Phoenix. 11:30 a.m. $25 members, $40 non-members, $45 walk-ins. phoenixprsa.org
PRSA San Diego Happy HourMonthly networking event. George’s at the Cove, 1250 Pros-pect St., San Diego. Contact for time and price. prsasandiego.org
MARCH 25How to Master Persuasive B2B Sales Writing SecretsFeaturing copywriter and consultant Casey Demchak. Qwest Learning Center, 3898 S. Teller, Lakewood. 7:30 a.m. $10 members, $25 non-members. bmacolorado.com
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MARCH 25Book Beat Evening Featuring author James McGrath Morris. Denver Press Club, 1330 Glenarm Place, Denver. 6 p.m. Contact for price. prsacolorado.org
Design = Rock and Roll (I Can Prove It)Featuring Jeff Barlow. Reno Collective, 250 Bell St., Reno. 6 p.m. Contact for price. renotahoe.aiga.org
MARCH 26NMPRSA LuncheonMonthly luncheon series. Topic TBA. Contact for location and price. 11:45 a.m. nmprsa.com
MARCH 30Ignite Phoenix #6Information exchange for Phoenix’s creative community. Mesa Center for the Arts, 1 E. Main St. 6 p.m. Contact for price. ignitephoenix.com
Creative Connect TooMonthly networking event for designers, Web developers, illustrators, photographers, writers and other creative professionals. Café Carumba, 7303 E. Indian School Road, Scottsdale. 6 p.m. creativeconnect.org
MARCH 31Embracing ChangeLearn to work with millennials and harnessing their optimism in
today’s workplace. UCSD Exten-sion, 6925 Lusk Blvd., San Diego. 11:30 a.m. Contact for price. sandiego.iabc.com
APRIL 1Funny Side of MarketingMarketers share projects that went wrong. Contact for location and time. $35 members, $45 non-members, $45 walk-ins. amalasvegas.com
Green MarketingMonthly lunch including a spotlight on the ASU Decision Theater. Sheraton Phoenix Downtown, 340 N. 3rd St. 11:30 a.m. Contact for price. aafmetrophoenix.com
BMA Meet-UpMonthly networking event. The Event Gallery, 910 Santa Fe Drive, Denver. 5 p.m. bmacolorado.com
Emu AwardsCelebrating ideas that didn’t quite fly. Contact for location, time and price. renotahoe.aiga.org
AIGA New Mexico Showdown Meet the JudgesFeaturing DJ Stout, Lynda Wein-man and Louis Ocepak. Epazote, 416 N. Agua Fria, Santa Fe. 6:30 p.m. $15 members, $20 non-members. newmexico.aiga.org
APRIL 2Connect 2010: A Mentoring Day for StudentsNetworking/recruitment event for local graduates. Johnson & Wales University, 7150 Montview Blvd., Denver. 1 p.m. Contact for price. newdenveradclub.com
APRIL 3Harness the Power of Social MediaWorkshop on how to use social media in your e-mail marketing program. Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver. Contact for time and price. rmdma.org
It was an exciting evening at AAF Tucson’s 29th Annual ADDY Awards Gala, held Feb. 20
at the Westin La Paloma Resort. In addition to recognizing excellence in local advertising,
the organization presented their annual student scholarships. This year’s students include
Michelle Thayer from Pima Community College, Elizabeth Tanori from The University
of Arizona, Correne Hankins from The Art Center Design College; and Nicholas Brenden
from The Art Institute of Tucson. The Hispanic Marketing Student Scholarship was
awarded to Sofia Elena Wintzer from The Art Institute of Tucson.
Also that evening, AAF Tucson named Darrell Durham, director of market development
for Tucson Newspapers, the Advertising Professional of the Year, and awarded the Golden
Pen Award to David Hatfield, editor of Inside Tucson Business for Territorial Newspapers.
Presented in memory of Warren F. Olson, a Tucson radio sales manager, the Advertising
Professional of the Year award recognizes exceptional leadership in the field of advertising.
The Golden Pen Award recognizes a member of the advertising, public relations or print
media fields for his or her contributions to advertising and the Tucson community through
the use of words or drawings.
In addition, Ed Alexander, operations manager for Good News Radio Broadcasting’s
AM 1030 KVOI/690 KCEE, received the Golden Mic Award, which recognizes local media
personalities who have helped raise awareness for and contributed to area charities. Rich
Moret, president of Moret & Associates Advertising, took home the Silver Medal Award for
his outstanding contributions to the advertising community.
Finally, two accomplished businesswomen were recognized with an award named in
memory of Tucson’s “First Lady of Broadcasting,” Phyllis Ehlinger. Robyn Frey, vice presi-
dent of Bolchalk FReY Marketing, and Carol Zimmerman, principal/partner of Zimmerman
& Associates, received the prestigious award in recognition of their success in the industry
and for their dedication to philanthropy and mentoring.
In January, PODi, the Digital Printing
Initiative, announced the 2010 winners of
its annual Best Practices Awards, which
recognize outstanding examples of digital
print and variable data strategies. Taking
home an award was Scottsdale-based
Allegra Print & Imaging for their “Support
the Sash” campaign. Designed to engage
alumni and develop a network of new
donors, the campaign integrated digital
print, personalized URLs, e-mail, social
media and telesales, resulting in a total
response rate of 8.2 percent and an increase
in the average donation size.
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ADDY Award Winners
Prospect or DieWorkshop designed for non-profit. Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver. Contact for time and price. rmdma.org
Eat What You Kill…Monthly luncheon series. Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver. Contact for time and price. rmdma.org
APRIL 6Power LunchMonthly luncheon series. Topic TBA. Harrah’s Convention Center, 219 N. Center St., Reno. 11:30 a.m. $20 members, $30 non-members. a2n2.com
APRIL 7Design Tastes: Part 2Featuring Louis Gagnon, founder of the Montreal-based design firm Paprika. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy. 6 p.m. $5 members, $20 non-members in advance. aiga.colorado.org
APRIL 8Marketing Guerilla StyleLearn marketing tactics and strat-egies. Contact for location, time and price. tucsonama.com
APRIL 9Damon Runyon Award BanquetFeaturing guest speaker and
honoree P.J. O’Rourke. Denver Marriott City Center, 1701 Califor-nia St. Contact for time and price. prsacolorado.org
Cumbre AwardsRecognizing excellence in New Mexico public relations. Nativo Lodge, 6000 Pan American East Fwy. NE, Albuquerque. 5:30 p.m. Contact for price. nmprsa.com
APRIL 13Creative Connect – PhxMonthly networking event for de-signers, Web developers, illustrators, photographers, writers and other creative professionals. Location TBA. 6 p.m. creativeconnect.org
Creative Connect – SLCMonthly networking event for de-signers, Web developers, illustrators, photographers, writers and other creative professionals. Location TBA. 6 p.m. creativeconnect.org
APRIL 15Third Thursday Happy HourMonthly networking event with AIGA New Mexico. Location TBA. 5:30 p.m. newmexico.aiga.org Marketer of the Year AwardsCelebrating marketing excellence in New Mexico. Contact for location and price. 6:30 p.m. nmama.org
APRIL 20Children’s Consumer BehaviorA look at young consumers. Westin La Paloma Resort, 3800 E. Sunrise Drive, Tucson. Contact for time and price. aaftucson.org
Be Ready…To Be the BestHuman resources and recruit-ment experts present “Vail Resorts: A Case Study.” Univer-sity of Denver. 11:30 a.m. $30 members, $45 non-members. iabc-colorado.com
Curr ntl , one in five children in Arizona lives in poverty with the risk of
oi to bed hu gry at night. To help end hunger for adults and children, the
ciety for Ma keting Professional Services Arizona chapter, in partner-
hi with the ociety for Design Administration (SDA), hosted its fourth
nnual Canst uction® competition Feb. 19-20 in Mesa.
Combini g the competitive spirit of a design/build competition with
a unique wa to help feed the hungry, competing teams—led by archi-
tects, en in ers and contractors—designed and built giant structures
made entirely out of canned foods. Teams had 12 hours to build their
tructures, hich were on display for the public to see at Fiesta Mall Feb.
20-27. The ublic also casted a vote for the AIA Phoenix Metro People’s
Choice A rd and donated canned food at the simultaneous food drive.
Best Use of Labels, Best Meal, Structural Ingenuity and Jurors’
Favorite awards were also recognized. Winners from local competi-
tions around the nation will compete in the national Canstruction
competition through a slide photography submission.
At the close of the exhibition, all of the canned food used to create
the structures were donated to St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance. Visit
phoenixcanstruction.org for more information.
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Phoenix-based Detail Design and Fabrication (DD&F) recently completed interior imaging
and donor signage for the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center (MAPC) project at Barrow
Neurological Institute. The company teamed with architects and Trinity Healthgroup to
transform the brand-new 9,100 square foot space in the Muhammad and Lonnie Ali Pavilion
and expand their services to patients.
DD&F also created a special donor wall in honor of the Celebrity Fight Night Foundation,
recognized as one of the nation’s elite charity events, as well as an entry element for the
center that showcases a timeline of Muhammad Ali’s career and life. The 90-foot curved wall
has nine photos and images that are placed in a timeline format though out the wall.
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In an effort to bring business-to-business
career tools to the local community, BMA
Colorado has launched its CareerLink Web
site (http://bmacolorado.org/careerlink.aspx),
a resource to help professionals and employ-
ers find job opportunities and candidates.
Because the site is geared for B2B mar-
keting professionals, it acts as a niche career
development resource, where the marketing
community can do more than search for
a job. The site offers research and human
resources tools that show market trends and
promote a company’s opportunities.
BMA members—and non-members
who can access the site’s features for
a nominal fee—can use it as an effec-
tive career development and business
resource that will help them manage and
grow their organizations.
Brad Whitford has joined
Canyon Communications, a
Mesa-based, full-service busi-
ness-to-business marketing
communications firm as account
coordinator. In his position, he will support
marketing efforts for a variety of clients,
including RSC Equipment Rental, Agrium
Advanced Technologies and Phoenix
Environmental Care. With a bachelor’s
degree in marketing from Michigan State
University, worked at a Michigan agency
with clients in the food and automotive
industries prior to joining the firm.
Regional News: the local update
APRIL 21PRSA Colorado LuncheonMonthly luncheon series. Topic TBA. Curtis Hotel, 1405 Curtis St., Denver. Contact for time and price. prsacolorado.org
Happy Hour SchmoozerMonthly happy hour with the Rocky Mountain Direct Marketing Association. Rio Grande Restaurant, 1525 Blake St., Denver. 5 p.m. Free. rmdma.org
APRIL 21Mining the BlogospherePanel discussion with local blog-gers. UCSD Extension, 6925 Lusk Blvd., San Diego. 11:30 a.m. Call for price. sandiego.iabc.com
PRSA LuncheonMonthly luncheon series. Topic TBA. Contact for location and price. 11:30 a.m. prsasandiego.org
APRIL 22Generational LeadershipPresented by the Telocity Group. Location TBA. 7:30 a.m. $10 members, $25 non-members. bmacolorado.com
APRIL 23AAF Metro Phoenix Golf Tournament30th annual tournament. Club West Golf Club, 2010 S. 14th St., Phoenix. $120 to $540. 11 a.m. aafmetrophoenix.com
PRSA Las Vegas LuncheonMonthly luncheon seminar. Topic TBA. Contact for location and price. 11:30 a.m. prsalasvegas.com
APRIL 27Creative Connect TooMonthly networking event for designers, Web developers, illustrators, photographers, writers and other creative professionals. Café Carumba, 7303 E. Indian School Road, Scottsdale. 6 p.m. creativeconnect.org
APRIL 28-30PRSA Western District ConferenceFeaturing Mark Weiner, CEO,
PRIME Research. Riviera Resort & Spa, 1600 N. Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. $185 to $225. phoenixprsa.org
APRIL 30Gold Key AwardsAwards program recognizing excellence in marketing. Sherman Street Events Center, 1700 Sher-man St., Denver. 6 p.m. Contact for price. bmacolorado.com
MAYMilton Glaser: To Inform & DelightA documentary portrait of the iconic New York designer. Contact for location, time and price. renotahoe.aiga.org
MAY 5Design Tastes: Part 3Featuring Matteo Bologna of Muc-ca Design. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy. 6 p.m. $5 members, $20 non-members in advance. aiga.colorado.org
MAY 6Pre-emptive Public RelationsFeaturing John Brown, director of communications, UA Foundation. Call for location, time and price. iabctucson.com
Gold Pick AwardsCelebrating excellence in public relations. Call for location, time and price. prsacolorado.org
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knoodle, a Phoenix-based advertising and
public relations agency, was in the national
spotlight during Super Bowl XLIV thanks
to TV ad spots it created for Fulton Homes.
Pre-production and conception began in
September 2009 in conjunction with a
local film company, along with an Emmy-
nominated Hollywood effects house. The
spots were filmed locally on location at
McClintock High School in Tempe and at
Glendale High School.
“The spots employ a lot of humor—a
little tongue-in-cheek—while still retaining
the brand essence of Fulton Homes that
we’ve helped to build for so many years,”
says Matthew Wilson, Vice President of
Creative for knoodle.
Web design and Internet strategy devel-
opment company Gatesix Inc. has
updated, streamlined and added inter-
active features in a redesigned Web
site for the Ronald McDonald House of
Phoenix. New features include a calendar
for groups that are preparing dinners
for families staying at the house, social
networking and photo gallery of house
events and the families participating.
According to Ronald McDonald House
development director Eric Spicer, the Web
site is much more visually appealing than
the previous site and lets visitors engage
with the Ronald McDonald House through
information, volunteer opportunities, a cal-
endar of upcoming events and a secure
online donation page.
“The fact that we’ll be able to offer a
much higher degree of interactivity and
information is extremely valuable to our
families, friends and donors,” he says.
Location3 Media, a Denver-based interac-
tive marketing company, has underwent
a dramatic shift and expansion within its
executive team. Former president Andrew
Beckman is now assuming a CEO role;
former vice president Alex Porter is taking
over as president; Samantha Bedford has
stepped up as senior vice president, account
services; Chris Wiederspan is now vice
president of technology; former strategic
optimization specialist Jared Schroder has
been promoted to director of paid search;
and Brian Murphy has been hired as the
new director of sales and marketing.
“Our roles have been evolving for some
time, we’re just now making it official,”
says Beckman.
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Location3 Media Crew
The Market Builder Inc. has
added Lyn Layton to its team as
business development specialist
and solutions provider. In her
new role, she will focus on build-
ing relationships with clients in need of a
greater ROI for their business communica-
tions. Layton’s expertise and talents in
direct marketing will also enhance current
clients’ strategy and the MBI team.
Originally from Chicago, Layton began
her sales career at Boise Cascade Envelope,
before joining Cenveo, where she achieved
top local and national sales awards during
her 15-year career with the company. For
nine years, she was the sales manager in
Cleveland, where her staff covered Michigan,
Pennsylvania and Ohio. In 1999, Layton was
promoted and transferred to Phoenix as
sales manager.
With a deep understanding of the print
industry, Layton has served on MSMA and
PCC boards while also being a featured
speaker for the National NCDC, NSFRE and
local DMA groups.
Marketing communications firm McMurry
has acquired Spark, a New York City-based
firm specializing in video creation for envi-
ronments, corporate communications and
broadcast. This marks the company’s 12th
acquisition since 1998, and its second acqui-
sition during 2009.
Spark opened in 1996 and has created
content for RadioShack, Foot Locker,
Deloitte, World Trade Center, Time
Warner Center, Nissan, Infiniti, HP,
Disney Epcot, Clinique, Estée Lauder,
Vogue, Canon, Pfizer, Verizon, The
Discovery Channel, Food Network and
Ringling Brothers. With on-site editing
suites and workstations, Spark also offers
cost-efficient post-production options for
broadcast clients, independent producers
and production companies.
The addition of Spark to McMurry
boosts McMurry’s staff to nearly 200 in four
offices, including in Phoenix and Scottsdale,
and Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
Phoenix-based advertising-
design firm Davidson & Belluso
has welcomed a new addition to
its design team. Nick Bradshaw
joins the firm as a graphic
designer, bringing three years of experi-
ence in graphic design and art direction
along with a strong background in Web
development.
Prior to joining the firm, Bradshaw
ran his own freelance design company
while attending school at the Art Institute
of Phoenix, where he was awarded Best
Graduate Portfolio. Originally from the
Seattle area, Bradshaw is a member of
AIGA and AFA (Advertising Federation of
America). He is currently attending De’vry
University studying Web development.
Pantone unveiled PANTONE 15-5519
Turquoise, an inviting, luminous hue, as the
color of the year for 2010.
“In many cultures, turquoise occu-
pies a very special position in the world
of color,” explains Leatrice Eiseman,
executive director of the Pantone Color
Institute. “It is believed to be a protective
talisman, a color of deep compassion and
healing, and a color of faith and truth,
inspired by water and sky. Through years
of color word-association studies, we also
find that turquoise represents an escape
to many—taking them to a tropical para-
dise that is pleasant and inviting, even if
only a fantasy.”
Whether envisioned as a tranquil ocean
surrounding a tropical island or a protective
stone warding off evil spirits, turquoise is a
color that most people respond to positively.
It is universally flattering, has appeal for
men and women, and translates easily to
fashion and interiors.
Regional News: the local update
MAY 8AIGA New Mexico ShowdownSecond annual event recognizing excellence in design. Call for loca-tion. 6 p.m. $35 members, $45 non-members. newmexico.aiga.org
MAY 11Creative Connect – PhxMonthly networking event for designers, Web developers, illustrators, photographers, writers and other creative professionals. Location TBA. 6 p.m. creativecon-nect.org
MAY 11Creative Connect – SLCMonthly networking event for
designers, Web developers, illustrators, photographers, writers and other creative professionals. Location TBA. 6 p.m. creativeconnect.org
MAY 13Buzz MarketingDiscover a spin on social media. Call for location, time and price. tucsonama.com
MARCH 24PRSA San Diego Happy HourMonthly networking event. Alchemy, 1503 30th St., San Diego. Call for time and price. prsasandiego.org
MAY 20Third Thursday Happy HourMonthly networking event with AIGA New Mexico. Location TBA. 5:30 p.m. newmexico.aiga.org
Full Brain for the Small BizFeaturing DJ Heckes, author and owner of Exhib-It. Embassy Suites, 1000 Woodward Place NE, Albuquerque. Call for price. nmama.org
MAY 25Creative Connect TooMonthly networking event for designers, Web developers, illustrators, photographers, writers
and other creative professionals. Café Carumba, 7303 E. Indian School Road, Scottsdale. 6 p.m. creativeconnect.org
Be Ready…To StretchLearn how Briggs & Straton Corp. uses social media and interactive marketing. University of Denver. 11:30 a.m. $30 members, $45 non-members. iabc-colorado.com
MAY 26How to NetworkMonthly luncheon series. Contact for location, time and price. phoenixprsa.org
Employee Communications at QualcommFeaturing Michelle Gerevas, senior manager, and Greeta Chinai, man-ager, of Employee Communica-tions. UCSD Extension, 6925 Lusk Blvd., San Diego. 11:30 a.m. Call for price. sandiego.iabc.com
MAY 27B2B Corporate Social Media MarketingPresented by the Baxa Corpora-tion. Call for location. 7:30 a.m. $10 members, $25 non-members. bmacolorado.com
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Simple question: Why letterpress?
My love for letterpress grew entirely by acci-
dent. As a design student, I took a letterpress
class looking for a history lesson on typog-
raphy and not much else. Once I saw these
beautiful old machines in action, though, I
was hooked. I was working for an offset shop
at the time and had grown up on a farm.
The combination of heavy machinery and
printing really captivated me. There’s also a
history and a story to the process that is very
accessible just by seeing these machines.
Their roots stretch back to the invention of
printing, which was a very pivotal point for
society. It completely changed how ideas
were shared. You could argue that letter-
press was the Internet of its day.
As an industry, this question is much
more interesting and complex. Letterpress
is essentially obsolete printing that was
replaced by methods that were all bigger,
better, faster and stronger. So why have we
returned to it? I believe it’s because people
have grown tired of “bigger, better, faster”
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and are at a place where they’d rather pay for
something that’s authentic and personal. It’s
a whole different experience. It’s like getting
a shave at the barber shop versus shaving
with a disposable razor.
Does letterpress change the way you look at and approach design? How?
Definitely. Letterpress is limited in some very
key ways and if you ignore those issues, your
design will simply not work like you envi-
sioned. If I may, one has to learn the “rules”
of letterpress. Learning to then play by those
rules opens up the door to creating more suc-
cessful designs, and more often. This applies
no matter what medium I’m working in. They
all have a different set of rules.
What has been your favorite project or creation and why?
That’s tough, there have been so many dif-
ferent ones. Some jobs are beautiful in their
simplicity and others that are exciting by
their complexity. One that comes to mind is
a birth announcement for one of my daugh-
ters. It was printed in four spot colors and
utilized overprinting and a fountain blend. I
was happy with the results.
Who or what inspires you? Who: my kids, Rube Goldberg, Frank
Chimero, Simon Cowell, Shawn White.
What: technical drawings, boxcar typogra-
phy, the mountains, movies.
If you could trade places with one person for one day, who would it be and why?
My wife. That way I could experience true
patience and really, truly, understand what
it’s like to put up with me.
In your professional life, what’s the one thing you cannot live without?
Without a doubt, music. I’m fortunate to
work in an environment where good music
is playing all day long.
What’s your idea of a perfect day?
One would definitely involve doing
nothing but restoring, fixing and updat-
ing my presses. I’m currently rebuilding a
Vandercook #4 from the ground up.
What’s your guilty pleasure?
When working late, I listen to “Love Line.” It
cracks me up. Also, bad TV and good food.
What’s on your iPod? Way too much to list but I can tell you
this, there is more rock than rap, more rap
than country, and almost no Cyndi Lauper.
The content of a person’s refrigerator says a lot about them. What’s in yours?
Caffeine. Lots and lots of caffeine.
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