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• 5 Ways to Save on Postage | Direct Mail Washington, DC

  • September 29th, 2014
  • Posted in Blog
  • Tags: cost savings, direct mail, direct marketing, envelopes, offset printing, post cards, postage, turnaround time

  As direct marketers, or really anyone who uses the United States Postal Service, it seems like every time we turn around we are faced with yet another postage increase. For the average consumer this is mostly just an inconvenience, but… Read More

• National Coffee Day | Coffee Promotional Products

  • September 29th, 2014
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  • Tags: ad specialties, apparel, branding, coffee, cost savings, direct marketing, environmentally friendly, giveaways, logos, national coffee day, promotional products, tradeshows, tumbler

  Today is National Coffee Day! Now that is certainly something to celebrate, especially on a Monday. All day, and in some cases all week, cafes and restaurants are giving away free coffee. Check this list to see where you can… Read More

• FORMost Events and Promotions | Event Production Washington, D.C.

  • September 25th, 2014
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  • Tags: ad specialties, branding, closer look, corporate gifts, cost savings, direct marketing, events, events and promotions, multimedia, tradeshows

  In early 2014, FORMost added a new division to our expanding list of service offerings. FORMost Events and Promotions is a full-service special event production company serving the Washington, D.C. and Baltimore metropolitan areas. The division is staffed with experts… Read More

• Holiday Gifts | Promotional Products | DC, MD, VA

  • September 12th, 2014
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  • Tags: ad specialties, apparel, branding, business cards, corporate gifts, embroidery, giveaways, graphic design, logos, pantone colors, promotional products

  There are 14 Fridays left until Christmas and 15 until the New Year. While it’s not time to pull out your tree just yet, it’s not a bad time to start thinking about what holiday gift you will give to… Read More

• Join our team! | Hurwitz Breast Cancer 5K

  • September 8th, 2014
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  • Tags: ad specialties, FORMost Family, FORMost Gives Back, giveaways

    Next month, FORMost Gives Back will be participating in the Hurwitz Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk on October 4th. We invite all of our clients and friends to join our team. (See sign-up details at the end of this post.)… Read More

• 4 No Frills Ways to Improve Your Business This Afternoon

  • September 8th, 2014
  • Posted in Blog
  • Tags: branding, direct marketing, lists, response rate

  Sometimes we make business far harder than it is. We over-think strategy and spend way too much time getting caught up in the daily minutiae. We shift our focus too often and fail to concentrate on what works. We invest… Read More

• School Spirit: Promotional Items for Fundraising

  • August 18th, 2014
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  • Tags: ad specialties, apparel, branding, corporate gifts, embroidery, fundraising, logos, offset printing, pantone colors, promotional products, screen printing, tradeshows

  Another school year is upon us and just as kids are preparing to head back, schools are looking for ways to raise money and promote school spirit. As we discussed here, nonprofits like schools can take advantage of the power… Read More

• 3 Ways Nonprofits Can Use Promotional Items | Washington, DC

  • August 18th, 2014
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  • Tags: ad specialties, apparel, branding, corporate gifts, cost savings, direct mail, direct marketing, embroidery, giveaways, heat transfer, lists, logos, promotional products, screen printing, tradeshows

  For most nonprofits, raising money and generating awareness and support of the mission are the number one goals. Organizations use a variety of tools to achieve results including direct mail, outbound call centers, television/radio/print ads, and more. One other method, not… Read More

• 4 Tips for Proper Envelope and Paper Storage | Washington, DC

  • August 12th, 2014
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  • Tags: cost savings, digital printing, envelopes, equipment, folder sealer, logos, pantone colors

  Curling as an Olympic sport? Sure. Curled hair? Chic. Bicep curls? Impressive. Curled envelopes? Nothing but trouble… Envelope and paper storage is very important. A curled form or a wrinkled envelope can cause huge headaches during processing including misfeeds in document… Read More

• Clear Stadium Tote | Washington, DC

  • August 6th, 2014
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  • Tags: clear stadium tote, clear tote, corporate gifts, cost savings, direct marketing, giveaways, logos, mobile marketing, multimedia, nfl, pantone colors, promotional products, screen printing, tote bags, tradeshows, turnaround time

  Football season is right around the corner and as football fans prepare to cheer on their respective teams there is one important thing to remember. Last May, the NFL Committee on Stadium Security unanimously recommended the implementation of a new… Read More