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• Promotional Products for Grilling Season

  • May 5th, 2014
  • Posted in Blog

  After a long, cold winter we have a lot to be excited for in the warmer months ahead. One of those things for many Americans is grilling season! It’s an excuse to spend more time outdoors and an opportunity to… Read More

• 10 Simple Things Offices Can Do to Save the Earth – Office Supplies DC Metro

  • April 22nd, 2014
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  • Tags: ad specialties, branding, cost savings, direct marketing, earth day, environment, environmentally friendly, FORMost Gives Back, giveaways

  Happy Earth Day! Today is a great reminder to honor this beautiful planet we all call home. It’s also an excellent opportunity to think about changes you can make in your daily life to help the earth. When I was… Read More

• Demographics of Social Media

  • April 22nd, 2014
  • Posted in Blog
  • Tags: advertising, branding, direct marketing, facebook, infographic, instagram, marketing, mobile marketing, multimedia, pinterest, social media, tips, Twitter

  Does your target audience use Pinterest? What percentage of senior citizens is using social media? What platform do rural residents like most? These are the questions you should be asking yourself if your company is interested in acquiring business through… Read More

• Digital Printing on the Rise

  • April 13th, 2014
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  • Tags: cost savings, digital printing, direct mail, direct marketing, envelopes, offset printing, turnaround time

  With continual improvements in digital technologies, digital printing is becoming more and more popular. In fact, within the next three years, it is expected that changes in economics, electronic replacement, and shorter runs will drive traditional offset processes to digital… Read More

• Branded Golf Apparel – Washington, DC

  • March 24th, 2014
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  • Tags: ad specialties, branding, corporate apparel, corporate gifts, cost savings, embroidery, FORMost Gives Back, giveaways, golf apparel, golf clothes, graphic design, heat transfer, logos, nike, promotional products, screen printing, wind shirt

  It may seem hard to believe with temps in the DC region in the 20s this morning, but warm weather is upon us! For many, this will mean the beginning of a long awaited golf season full of business outings,… Read More

• Color of the Year: Promotional Items DC, Maryland, Virginia

  • March 11th, 2014
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  • Tags: ad specialties, apparel, corporate gifts, cost savings, embroidery, FORMost Family, giveaways, graphic design, heat transfer, logos, offset printing, pantone colors, promotional products, screen printing, turnaround time

  It’s time again to recognize the Pantone Color of the Year on our blog. Each year, Pantone, the global authority on color, carefully selects a color that they feel represents the world around us. They look for color influences in… Read More

• Pressure Seal Equipment | DC Metro

  • March 10th, 2014
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  • Tags: conservation, cost savings, digital printing, direct mail, direct marketing, environment, environmentally friendly, equipment, folder sealer, postage, pressure seal, video

  DID YOU KNOW? FORMost offers a full line of Pressure Seal Forms and Processing Equipment including over 60 stock formats and in custom formats of up to 16 colors. Our Pressure Seal machines meet any volume requirement and can help… Read More

• Finishing Touch: Adding a Coating to Your Print Collateral

  • March 8th, 2014
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  • Tags: aqueous coating, business cards, coatings, cost savings, digital printing, direct mail, direct marketing, environment, environmentally friendly, equipment, graphic design, offset printing, soft touch aqueous, turnaround time, UV, varnishes

  When it comes to adding a finishing touch to your print project, there are several coating options available. Gloss, dull, satin, and “soft touch” can add shine, depth, and a unique aesthetic to your piece. You’re probably familiar with gloss,… Read More

• Happy Staff = Happy Customers: 5 Ways to Boost Morale

  • March 3rd, 2014
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  • Tags: customer service, FORMost Family, FORMost Gives Back, morale

  When employees are positive about their work environment and believe that they are appreciated and can succeed, everyone wins. Studies show that employee morale is directly related to productivity. Whether your business is selling frozen yogurt, or financial planning, there… Read More

• Paper 101: Types of Coated Paper | Washington, DC Printer

  • March 3rd, 2014
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  • Tags: cast coated, coating, conservation, cost savings, digital printing, direct mail, direct marketing, gloss, graphic design, logos, matte, multimedia, offset printing, pantone colors, paper, silk, turnaround time

  When preparing to print a piece, one of the main questions we ask our clients is, “What type of paper?” The answer to this question is often specified by the designer of the piece. It can also be chosen by… Read More