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October 27, 2010
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Biker Gangs and Heavy Metal
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Biker Gangs and Heavy Metal's influence on Promotional Products
Heavy Metal shirt
Direct-to-Garment

Biker gangs and heavy metal bands were almost the exclusive markets for direct to garment T-shirt printing for the first decade of this amazing technology's existence. The industry grew out of garages and served very local requirements. The quality of the images far exceeded traditional silk screening but the main stream did not adapt the enormous visual potential of this remarkable process.

That was then, and now with advancements in both the equipment and the ink properties, direct to garment t-shirt printing is for anyone looking for photo grade image quality with the richest colors you can envision. Take a look at our recent post on Direct to Garment printing.

It gets even better. Unlike silk screening, there are no set up charges and no minimum quantity.  Sounds expensive? More good news. The costs of this remarkable process are very similar to silk screening when factoring the set up charges.

This is a real paradigm shift in the T -shirt printing industry. Don't get us wrong. We like Metallica and vintage Harleys. We now see Monet, Chagall or the most detailed designs that your art department can create. If T- shirts are in your future plans you absolutely must talk to us about direct to garment printing.

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Lost and Found

Lost and Found Recovery Tags      

We are constantly seeking new and really creative ideas for our clients. Here is a new high tech twist on an old theme that offers loads of value. People have been affixing "If found, please return to..." tags for years. We have discovered a supplier that that has taken this concept to new heights.

How about a lost and found tag that has a 75% recovery rate driven by a handsome reward?  How about having the lost and found information on a label for a cell phone, a dog collar, a luggage tag, keys and more. From a marketing perspective think about the tag being affixed to a mailer, sales sheet or as a trade show giveaway.

Each of the tag holders is required to register their device or pet. This supplier can provide a unique branded web site that asks the tag registrant to fill in data that you have been trying to obtain. It's simple and a fair trade for such a valuable service.

This product touches your audience in multiple ways:

  1. Sends a strong message that you care about them.
  2. Makes them feel more secure.
  3. Is decorated with your logo to constantly refresh the positive impression.
  4. Is coupled with a sales sheet, mailer or trade show giveaway.
  5. Helps you acquire data in a non-intrusive manner. 

This is a winner and we can help show you the most effective way to incorporate it into your next marketing program.  Check out Lost and Found on our web site for more information.

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Our web site has never been busier. Here are links to the most actively viewed pages. It's a testament to social media and truly lets all of you know what people are interested in. The truth is only a few clicks away. We are also busy designing the new customized MCM Journalbook. We plan to feature it in the next newsletter.

Custom Journalbooks

I am not a paper cup

Promotional Multi Tools  

Experience has taught us that somewhere on your desk, down the hall or in the mind of a manager is a project that will soon reach a critical deadline. Give us a "head ups" and we will get started on it today.  

Thanks for taking the time to catch up with us.
 
Sincerely,
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Christiane Hartley, 
Promotional Products Consultant 
MCM Productions, LLC
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