At first, I was surprised when Mark Maio reached out and asked us to help design and print his calendar for 2020. But as I thought about it, I realized there was a lot of mutual respect between us, and…
[From time to time, Oregon’s President, Judd Plattenburg, provides commentary for the Oregon blog about the state of the business, industry, and community affairs.] The HP Indigo not only revolutionized digital printing, it helped smaller companies compete with the big…
When we hold a printed piece that features white ink, we know intuitively that it’s special—the colors and textures pop in a way that traditional inks just can’t capture. When used correctly, white ink creates eye-catching pieces that really…
Design for the Paper. Revolutionizing In the past, for most print projects, paper selection was an afterthought. Design and layout took center stage, and techniques like foil stamp, die cuts, and embossing were the outer limits of what designers…
Looking for real results and solid ROI for your direct marketing campaigns? Personalization and follow-up tracking are keys to success. There’s a fine line where your budget and the level of personalization meet. In order to find that sweet spot,…
These days, it seems like all the buzz centers around the digital world. It’s easy to overlook the importance of that ubiquitous little piece of paper: the humble business card. Business cards still play a critical role in your marketing…
For the past 10 years, the Mercury Awards have honored local vendors—the magazine reps, media buyers, printers, and more that support Dayton’s creative industries behind the scenes. And for 5 of those 10 years, Oregon has taken home top honors.…
You already know that when it comes to creating a new print piece, your main focus should be on your audience and your offer. The third piece of the puzzle is design—how your piece is going to look and feel.…
GPA, the market leader in substrate solutions for offset, digital, and wide format printing, announced the winners of their 2015 Print & Design Contest, which honors excellence and creativity in printing. Companies across North America submitted their entries on GPA…
When we talk about personalized print, we’re usually referring to variable data, or information that digital printers can customize based on an organization’s knowledge of its reader base. But what if you could print pieces that didn’t just have customized…