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For those of you I haven't spoken to in person lately, this confirms that I will be taking a short "maternity leave" - Baby St. James is due in early December!
If you're thinking of buying any logo'd gifts or custom clothing for the holiday season please let me know ASAP!
I will be checking email and voice-mail occasionally during December and January, but in case of urgent projects, I will likely not be able to meet your needs after November 21st.
Pizazz News:
As part of my plan to work part-time in the first half of 2008, I made the difficult decision to downsize our office. I am pleased to announce that Jennifer Lyall is moving into the world of Health & Wellness. She is currently conducting market research for a series of web-based "TV" programs focusing on the environment and health & wellness. She is also continuing to organize sessions for Healthy Moms Connect, a series of free health & wellness seminars for mothers in Burlington.
It has been a pleasure having Jennifer on staff for the past two years and I wish her every success! You can reach her by email at: jlyall@distributel.net
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Launching a 3D Web Site: SceneCaster |
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 Since April, I have been consulting with View22 Technology, a 3D Web software company based in Richmond Hill www.view22.com. Their patented technology enables customers to visualize, configure and purchase products in a streamlined process that radically increases sales productivity and reduces installation errors and product returns.
In addition to doing an overhaul of their corporate messaging, web site, and press-related activities with my associate: Josef Zankowicz, we've been very involved in the launch of their new 3D web site called: SceneCaster.com. I invite you to visit the site and try it for yourself - it's free and incredibly fun to create your own 3D scenes - using a simple drag-and-drop menu.
The mission of SceneCaster is to bring 3D web to the mass market. Our marketing plan includes: Event marketing, PR and Online/Email marketing. As an example of our success to date: the day before our launch event in San Diego, there were <200 mentions on Google when you entered "scenecaster"; within 1 week, there were over 200,000 mentions - including a "Product of the Month Award" and an article in USA Today.
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Graphic Design & Print |
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In addition to design & print work for View22/SceneCaster, I'm very proud of the graphics work we've been doing for Slava Vodka - imported by MultiCulture Marketing - an award-winning Oakville-based company that is run by John Vellinga, a fellow P&G alum. Jeff Jones (migo@rogers.com) is the designer who has worked on both clients and he is available to work on your design projects directly while I'm taking some time off this winter.
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| Holiday Giving Ideas |
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Soft Shell jackets Soapstone Sculptures Desktop Items Digital Photo Frames
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| Customer and Employee Gifts |
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According to the Promotional Products Association of Canada, Clothing constitutes more than 36% of promotional products purchased in 2006. Writing instruments are 2nd most popular and Drinkware is 3rd. | |
