File puptcrit/puptcrit.0806, message 236


Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 06:50:04 -0700
From: <goodfolk-AT-avalon.net>
To: <puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org>
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] printer for brochures


In the last few years, we've switched from brochures to large color postcards with photos, a little text, and a web address.  We've been using Modern Postcard, and the quality is good.  I looked at both copycraft and 48hour websites just now, and saw that the prices are significantly lower than Modern Postcard.  Has either of you used either of these printers for color postcards?  How's the quality?
Thanks!
Monica

--- moodooguru-AT-sbcglobal.net wrote:

From: Michael Dowell <moodooguru-AT-sbcglobal.net>
To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] printer for brochures
Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2008 21:14:50 -0700 (PDT)

Another printer who I have worked with and received
excellent results is 48hourprint.com 

For quantity 500-2000 brochures they are
less-expensive than copycraft.com

Michael
Moodoo Puppets
http://www.moodoopuppets.com

--- Skye Leith <skyeleith-AT-gmail.com> wrote:

> I use copycraft.com for all my printing. They do
> batch lots so the price is
> really low for all types of collateral. 4 color
> digital printing with
> aqueous coating. They did my recent business cards
> and show postcards and
> they do good work. And until the end of August they
> are having a special on
> postcards. My contact there is Jennifer Munoz.
> 
> Skye Leith
> 
> On Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 11:15 PM, Puppet People
> <puppetpeople-AT-nycap.rr.com>
> wrote:
> 
> > Hi All;
> >    I just want to put my 2 cents on the whole
> brochure idea. I don't think
> > we are at the place where we can just rely on the
> internet for our primary
> > advertising. Most of our clients still learn about
> us through our direct
> > mailing, than through our website. The website
> seems to be used as a
> > resource for clients who just want a little more
> info.
> >    I think  at this moment both brochures and
> website are  needed.
> >    Also, remember most of your sponsors  are in
> their forties or older, and
> > our generation still don't think  to go to the
> internet first when wanting
> > to book something. I think this will change as the
> web generation get older
> > and have kids.
> >    But this doesn't mean you should wait to  get 
> a website, in this day
> > and age it is a necessity if you want to look like
> your a proper business.
> > Well that's it .
> >
> > Mark
> >  The Puppet People
> > www.thepuppetpeople.org
> >
> >
> >  ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <puppetpro-AT-aol.com>
> > To: <puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org>
> > Sent: Friday, June 20, 2008 8:52 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] brochures
> >
> >
> > > Robert, Paul, others,
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Brochures will always be of use, but you need to
> put it into the "right"
> > > hands -- there is a huge amount of information
> out there, and much of it
> > > is thrown out.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Just like newspapers and books have a place even
> in today's internet
> > > culture, so do brochures.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Rolande
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Paul Fantini <pfantini33-AT-comcast.net>
> > > To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org
> > > Sent: Fri, 20 Jun 2008 1:50 pm
> > > Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] brochures
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > You are right: websites are better than
> brochures.
> > >
> > > I am small potatoes, so when I established a
> formal business I knew I
> > > couldn't afford recurring production costs of
> brochures and good direct
> > > mail
> > > program was not in my budget.  I simply tell
> people that my website is my
> > > brochure.  In the rare case that someone who can
> afford my show doesn't
> > > have
> > > internet access, I just print out the website
> myself and send it to them.
> > >
> > > However, I would consider a very focused direct
> mail piece as being
> > > valuable, but not a general brochure.  Postcards
> are also handy in this
> > > regard..extolling the advantages of one show to
> a very focused segment
> > > (just
> > > libraries for instance) and the lower production
> and postage costs might
> > > make it possible to send it twice, which will
> make your offer or show
> > more
> > > familiar with any group.
> > >
> > > One more note: I think brochures (not
> nessecarily full color) are helpful
> > > in
> > > fundraising and development. That is not
> something I am engaged in
> > > presently, but down that line...well..we shall
> see.  It is hard to review
> > > a
> > > website in a paper file and I think the more
> support materials you can
> > > provide in a grant request helps the decision
> maker to focus on your
> > > group's
> > > strengths.
> > >
> > > I don't have much experience with toll-free
> numbers, but I think your
> > > experiment speaks for itself.
> > >
> > > More Words Later,
> > >
> > > Paul Fantini
> > > Principal Puppeteer
> > > Storybook Puppet Theater, LLC
> > > Union, NJ 07083
> > > (908) 206-0449
> > > www.storybookpuppettheater.com
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Robert Rogers"
> <robertrogers-AT-robertrogerspuppets.com>
> > > To: <puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org>
> > > Sent: Friday, June 20, 2008 11:43 AM
> > > Subject: [Puptcrit] brochures
> > >
> > >
> > >> Back in the days before the internet, I used to
> invest in a very
> > >> colorful,
> > >> elaborate brochure.  I always received a lot of
> compliments, and it
> > >> generated a lot of bookings.  Lately though,
> with the rise of online
> > >> communications, I'm wondering if it's as
> necessary as it used to be.
> >  I'm
> > >> thinking it is, because of the kind of
> brochures I receive from other
> > >> performing groups and theaters.  Some even send
> simple postcards that
> > >> then
> > >> direct me to their websites.
> > >>
> > >> Similarly, I've always had an 800 telephone
> number, and this year did a
> > >> test.  I kept the number active, but removed it
> from my present
> > >> literature, stationery and website.  With
> unlimited long-distance
> > calling
> > >> plans now very common, it didn't seem to make
> any difference.
> > >>
> > >> Any thoughts?
> > >>
> > >> Thanks,
> > >>
> > >> Robert Rogers
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