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• Direct Marketing Stats You Need to Know

  • June 15th, 2015
  • Posted in Blog
  • Tags: cost savings, digital printing, direct mail, direct marketing, envelopes, post cards, response rate

  The long-standing definition of direct marketing has all but been thrown out the window in recent years.  Back in the 70s and 80s, most direct marketing was done via direct mail. Today, things are extraordinarily different with the rise of… Read More

• Selfie Sticks | Promotional Products DC, MD, VA

  • June 2nd, 2015
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  • Tags: ad specialties, branding, corporate gifts, direct marketing, giveaways, logos, promotional products, screen printing, selfie stick, selfies, tradeshows

  It is, perhaps, social media’s most annoying trend, yet one that almost everyone has indulged in at least once or twice. The selfie is a phenomenon that has taken over Facebook, Instagram, and beyond with First Lady Michelle Obama and… Read More

• Packaging Design and Printing Solutions

  • April 28th, 2015
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  • Tags: branding, cost savings, digital printing, direct marketing, equipment, food packaging, graphic design, packaging design, packaging solutions, response rate, retail packaging

    Team up with FORMost for your packaging needs!   FORMost offers high-quality packaging products and services providing our clients with a full range of structural design, print, converting, product fulfillment, assembly, pack-out, and multi-point distribution services. Technology & Equipment… Read More

• Eco-Friendly Promotional Products

  • April 22nd, 2015
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  • Tags: ad specialties, apparel, branding, conservation, corporate gifts, cost savings, direct marketing, earth day, embroidery, environment, environmentally friendly, FORMost Gives Back, giveaways, promotional products, tradeshows, turnaround time

  Happy Earth Day, everyone! On this 45th anniversary of Earth Day, FORMost is celebrating with a promotion on five of our favorite eco-friendly promotional products. Order any of these five items today through the month of April and receive 10%… Read More

• Print Media and the Affluent Market

  • April 22nd, 2015
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  • Tags: affluent, affluent buyers, closer look, consumer trends in printing, digital media, digital printing, direct mail, direct marketing, landing page, media consumption, multimedia, offset printing, print media, printing, PURLs, response rate, social media, surveys, trends

  We can easily make assumptions about print media by observing what is going on in the world around us. There is no doubt that the rapidly growing and powerful impact of new devices and social media has changed the way… Read More

• Paper is good…pass it on! | DC, MD, VA Printer

  • April 16th, 2015
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  • Tags: closer look, conservation, digital printing, direct marketing, domtar, environment, environmentally friendly, paper facts, print grows trees, response rate, the paper fun truck, tips

  In recent years, as we’ve all observed, paper has been under attack. With campaigns aimed at “going paperless” and email signatures urging us to “think before we print,” paper seemed doomed. But, as we learned from our friends at Print… Read More

• 6 Ways to Boost Postcard Success Rates | Postcard Printing Washington, DC

  • April 16th, 2015
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  • Tags: business cards, cost savings, digital printing, direct mail, direct marketing, envelopes, environmentally friendly, offset printing, post cards, postcards, printing, tips, turnaround time

    So you’ve got a clean mailing list, a budget to work with, and a message. What’s next? The most effective postcards pair persuasive copy, sharp design, and these six elements: 1. Ask a question A great way to encourage… Read More

• Branded Texting Gloves | Washington, DC

  • January 16th, 2015
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  • Tags: ad specialties, apparel, branding, capacitive touch, corporate gifts, cost savings, embroidery, giveaways, logos, promotional products, screen printing, smartphone accessories, tech, technology, texting gloves, tradeshows

  For a majority of Americans, it’s the first thing they do when they wake up in the morning. For many, it’s what they do to keep occupied at the bus stop, while waiting in line at the grocery store, even… Read More

• Complete 1099 and W-2 Forms Online

  • January 7th, 2015
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  • Tags: 1099, efile, irs, online ordering, tax filing, tax forms, taxes

  In recent years, electronic tax filing has risen significantly due to its convenience and reliability. FORMost Graphic Communications is pleased to offer online filing services, allowing you to securely complete 1099 and W-2 forms online. Our service is quick, easy,… Read More

• Font Choice: Beyond Aesthetics

  • November 11th, 2014
  • Posted in Blog
  • Tags: business cards, fonts, graphic design, logos, pantone colors, weird news

  Selecting the appropriate font for a creative piece is key. It is, perhaps, one of the most important elements of your design and it can be a very powerful tool in conveying your message. Recently, Dutch designer Christian Boer has… Read More