As the 4th of July holiday approaches, the number of calls from artists and bands needing product for a holiday gig increases tremendously! Here it is the 30th of June and we've fielded at least a dozen calls from people needing product for the 4th of July! Now we're fast, faster then many CD/DVD manufacturers. Most of our products are ready to ship in 5 business days or less from your approval but there are times you may need it faster!
Fortunately for a few, we'll be able to have product for them and there's a couple that dropped of their master today and will have product tomorrow!
I've seen amazing things happen concerning turn time here at National Media Services so if you have what seems to be an impossible situation, give us a call! Since we do everything in house......Miracles DO Happen....
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Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Sunday, March 8, 2009
It's Time to Promote Your Business!
This appeared on my desk this week... It's been around for awhile, but ever so true...
There once was a man who lived by the side of the road and sold hot dogs. In fact, he sold very good hot dogs. He put up highway signs telling people how good his hot dogs tasted. He stood by the side of the road and called out, "Buy a hot dog, mister?" And people bought his hot dogs. They bought so many hot dogs the man increased his meat and bun orders. He bought a bigger stove so he could meet his customers demands.
And Finally, he brought his son home from college to help out in the family business. But something happened. His son said, "Father, don’t you watch television or read the newspapers? Don’t you know we’re heading for a recession? The Middle East situation is unstable and the domestic economy is getting worse. And the father thought, "My son’s a smart boy. He’s been to college. He ought to know what he’s talking about." So the man cut down his meat and bun orders, took down his highway signs, and no longer stood by the side of the road to sell his hot dogs. His sales fell almost overnight. "You’re right, son," said the father. We certainly are in a serious recession."
Marketing Moral: If you stop selling your customers today, they may stop buying from you tomorrow!
An effective and economical way to start promoting is using full-color postcards. They work -- call me (Mike McCool 540-635-4181 ext 246)and let's discuss how National Media Services can help you promote your business.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Audio Books - 5 Unheard of Uses
Five Reasons to Listen to Audio Books You May Never Have Thought Of
The typical hardcover or paperback book is not going anywhere. The format shows no signs of ever dying off, even after considering the many technological advances made in recent years. It would, however, be foolish to deny the obvious and not so obvious benefits of listening to audio books. Here are some ways audio books could be put to use:
1. Do you like reading poetry? Then experience it in the way it was meant to be experienced: with your ears! Back in the good old days, it was not uncommon for poets to recite their works before a swooning audience. The great Irish poet and playwright, W.B. Yeats, was said to have written poetry in such a manner that, when vocalized, it would have a certain effect on the ears of its hearers. If you like the writings of T.S. Eliot, there is actually available a recording, on compact disc, of Mr. Eliot himself reading his own poetry. It’s obviously a fascinating investment for fans of Eliot. It’s only one in a series called The Voice of the Poet.
2. Fight road rage while listening to audio books—seriously. Statistics show that violent crime resulting from what is commonly known as “road rage” has increased tremendously over the past couple of years. If you happen to be one of those individuals with a bit of a mean-streak when behind the wheel, then don’t take to the boulevard without Waitley’s Optimal Stress Reduction in your passenger seat—or simply check out a few of the innumerable audio book titles available from an audio book rental club or in your local book store in the self-help section
3. Revisit the “Golden Age of Radio”. It is now possible to find a vast array of classic radio dramas on compact disc. Fans of The Shadow radio program have known this, and are undoubtedly pleased. Also, if you happen to like The Twilight Zone television series, then try to get your hands on a copy of The Twilight Zone Radio Dramas—Lou Diamond Phillips and Adam West are among the talent contributing to these programs.
4. Struggling in child-rearing? Audio books just might be part of the solution. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is a hit with the kids (just as every other Harry Potter book has been); and an obvious choice might be an audio book from the Lord of the Rings series—these classic Tolkien works are available in abridged and unabridged editions.
5. Learn another language… in your sleep. When you fall asleep your brain doesn’t just turn off. On the contrary, research has shown that the sleeping brain does receive, process and perhaps even store information. So why not use your good nights sleep effectively by listening to one of the many foreign language audio books. And while this technique may not be the only means of mastering a second or third language, it will make things a little bit easier.
If these uses don’t seem practical to you, they might put you in the mindset to think of your own ways to utilize audio books. And although some may say that listening to audio books is no substitute for reading, the growing popularity of audio book rental services such as Jiggerbug.com may eradicate paper books completely or at least come close!
Want your own audio book? We can help. National Media Services can help you from recording, production, artwork & manufacturing... all done in-house. Ready to convert an older audio cassette program to CD? Repackaging some of your older program will breath new life into them and start making the income once again. Let us help you.
The typical hardcover or paperback book is not going anywhere. The format shows no signs of ever dying off, even after considering the many technological advances made in recent years. It would, however, be foolish to deny the obvious and not so obvious benefits of listening to audio books. Here are some ways audio books could be put to use:
1. Do you like reading poetry? Then experience it in the way it was meant to be experienced: with your ears! Back in the good old days, it was not uncommon for poets to recite their works before a swooning audience. The great Irish poet and playwright, W.B. Yeats, was said to have written poetry in such a manner that, when vocalized, it would have a certain effect on the ears of its hearers. If you like the writings of T.S. Eliot, there is actually available a recording, on compact disc, of Mr. Eliot himself reading his own poetry. It’s obviously a fascinating investment for fans of Eliot. It’s only one in a series called The Voice of the Poet.
2. Fight road rage while listening to audio books—seriously. Statistics show that violent crime resulting from what is commonly known as “road rage” has increased tremendously over the past couple of years. If you happen to be one of those individuals with a bit of a mean-streak when behind the wheel, then don’t take to the boulevard without Waitley’s Optimal Stress Reduction in your passenger seat—or simply check out a few of the innumerable audio book titles available from an audio book rental club or in your local book store in the self-help section
3. Revisit the “Golden Age of Radio”. It is now possible to find a vast array of classic radio dramas on compact disc. Fans of The Shadow radio program have known this, and are undoubtedly pleased. Also, if you happen to like The Twilight Zone television series, then try to get your hands on a copy of The Twilight Zone Radio Dramas—Lou Diamond Phillips and Adam West are among the talent contributing to these programs.
4. Struggling in child-rearing? Audio books just might be part of the solution. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is a hit with the kids (just as every other Harry Potter book has been); and an obvious choice might be an audio book from the Lord of the Rings series—these classic Tolkien works are available in abridged and unabridged editions.
5. Learn another language… in your sleep. When you fall asleep your brain doesn’t just turn off. On the contrary, research has shown that the sleeping brain does receive, process and perhaps even store information. So why not use your good nights sleep effectively by listening to one of the many foreign language audio books. And while this technique may not be the only means of mastering a second or third language, it will make things a little bit easier.
If these uses don’t seem practical to you, they might put you in the mindset to think of your own ways to utilize audio books. And although some may say that listening to audio books is no substitute for reading, the growing popularity of audio book rental services such as Jiggerbug.com may eradicate paper books completely or at least come close!
Want your own audio book? We can help. National Media Services can help you from recording, production, artwork & manufacturing... all done in-house. Ready to convert an older audio cassette program to CD? Repackaging some of your older program will breath new life into them and start making the income once again. Let us help you.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Full-Color T-Shirt Printing
One color? No more. Don't settle on just one color when now you can have all the colors. Full-color sells and so will your shirts.
Don't pass up the opportunity to be selling T-shirts at your events. When people love you, they want more of you to take home with them, so give them full-color T-shirts.
Now with our new full-color, direct to garment printer, you can can have short-run T-shirts for about the same costs of 1-color shirts. Here's the sweet spot -- they can full fully customized -- everyone can be different, if that's what you want. Try different designs and colors to see what sells the best. No more inventory setting in the garage or basement that won't sell. Now ask your screen printer to do that!
Direct to the shirt - No transfer or decals!
Check it out!
Don't pass up the opportunity to be selling T-shirts at your events. When people love you, they want more of you to take home with them, so give them full-color T-shirts.
Now with our new full-color, direct to garment printer, you can can have short-run T-shirts for about the same costs of 1-color shirts. Here's the sweet spot -- they can full fully customized -- everyone can be different, if that's what you want. Try different designs and colors to see what sells the best. No more inventory setting in the garage or basement that won't sell. Now ask your screen printer to do that!
Direct to the shirt - No transfer or decals!
Check it out!
12 x 18 Full-Color Posters
These are not produced on a color copier, but printed on our state-of-the-art digital offset press.
Looking for professionally printed postcards, posters, stickers, business cards, greeting cards, T-Shirts, and flyers. Quick turn-around. Only need a few? No problem! You can get as few as 50.
• Full Color Printing
• Heavy weight paper
• Upload or Mail Artwork
• 5 business days or less production
• 24 hour rush production available
• UV coating available
Click here for pricing. 100 start at only .79ea
All posters are offset printed on 100# text gloss premium paper, 4/0
Other weights available. 12x18 posters include white border around image. If you want your image to bleed off the edge, then select 11x17 posters.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Communicating with Memos
Whether they’re sent to a digital or physical in-box, memos still play an important role in the daily communications of most companies. Before you hit “send” or fill your coworkers’ in-boxes, take a moment to decide if a memo best serves your needs. If a face-to-face meeting would be quicker than sending a memo, or if you have a lot to say, then hold a short meeting instead. If you do decide a memo will be the best course of action, here are some ways you can make sure your memos are accomplishing their goals:
• Include the date, the recipient’s name,and your name at the top of every memo you send.
• Begin with a sentence explaining the memo’s purpose.
• Keep the memo short. Use active verbs and only include information vital to understanding the meaning of the memo. If you think you’ll need to explain in greater detail what you are writing about, include a request for a meeting.
• Conclude the memo with a call for action. If you want the recipient to contact you or to save the memo, put those instructions in the memo. Even if no action is required, make sure you mention that, too.
• Save a copy of the memo for your files. This way, you will have something to refer to when someone has a response or a question about the memo.
• Include the date, the recipient’s name,and your name at the top of every memo you send.
• Begin with a sentence explaining the memo’s purpose.
• Keep the memo short. Use active verbs and only include information vital to understanding the meaning of the memo. If you think you’ll need to explain in greater detail what you are writing about, include a request for a meeting.
• Conclude the memo with a call for action. If you want the recipient to contact you or to save the memo, put those instructions in the memo. Even if no action is required, make sure you mention that, too.
• Save a copy of the memo for your files. This way, you will have something to refer to when someone has a response or a question about the memo.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
In a Bind? We’ll Get You Out
Problem-solving skills are a must when you work in the media or printing industry. If you’re having a difficult time with your printing project, give us a call. We’d love to help you sort it out.
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