As 2011 is coming into the "home stretch", I can't help but reflect on what we've done as an organization, how hard we have worked, and how far we have come. Gone are the days of relying on Yellow Page, Super Page, and Yellow Book ads to get your message out there. More than ever, Brand Recognition has been the key to success. Of course, you have to combine that with Brand Loyalty which only comes from satisfying your customers, and in return, having your satisfied customers recommend your services to others. Social Media hasn't hurt either. Oh- and GOOGLE of course.
I know through speaking with colleagues, friends, fellow business owners, etc, that this has in fact been a very tough year. Our sales are down. Consumers aren't spending what they used to. Long time, loyal customers are losing their businesses. These are heartbreaking times for those who chose to live the American Dream. Even tough the general tone of this so-called blog has been a real bummer thus far, the point I'm trying to make is that if you rise to the challenge, there is nothing that can't keep us from having our best year ever in 2012 (if you haven't beat the odds already).
I don't try to sell products or services in my blogs- I rather try to light fires and spread goodwill. I believe in my company and the people that work for this company. I applaud them for their undying efforts they put forth this year. I've said over a hundred times to colleagues and coworkers, if you do what you do better than anyone else in you industry, or within your specific niche, there is no way you can fail. You may have to adapt, improvise, and overcome, but if you keep working hard and never give up, you will be rewarded.
These are the things I am thankful for this holiday season (not just reserved for one turkey engorged day BTW). Spread the love, spread the joy, spread the generosity, work hard, and good things will come your way. I know the year is not through yet, but Christmas, Hanukkah, and many other joyous holidays are upon us, and I felt like saying this now and not waiting until the New Year. Happy Holidays, and as always, thank you for your continued & loyal support.
Pete Demaree & The Entire Adpro Family
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
IMAGE IS EVERYTHING/CONTEST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
IMAGE IS EVERYTHING
It’s been said time and again that you never get a second chance to make a first impression, and this axiom is particularly true in the business world.
The first impression that prospective clients get of your business most often comes by way of your logo. Your logo symbolizes your company and plays a crucial role in promoting your business in the marketplace. A great logo design is the foundation for building a recognizable and memorable brand for your business. And a professionally designed logo can make even the smallest business look established, stable and credible.
Below are the 3 Main Reasons for having a great logo.
1. To create a unique identity
In almost every industry imaginable, the market is very competitive, with very little differentiation between products and services. A unique mark or logo can help to separate you from your competitors. A particular design can help to make an impact on prospective clients’ relative short-term memories by providing a representation of your product as being more attractive than the competition. A visual identity can establish a good image and personality for your business, even more so then a written description (a picture is worth a thousand words after all).
2. To represent a reputable image
Most people, whether it’s right or wrong, judge a thing or person by what they see. An effective logo has the capability to communicate immediately to a prospective client that your company exists and is ready to cater their needs. This is why it is vital to come up with a mark that mirrors the strengths and vision of your company. A weak or non-existent logo can lead to anonymity, causing you to blend into the market, which can eventually lead to failure.
3. To represent quality
Along with creating a reputable image, a quality logo will also portray the quality of your product in prospects’ minds. If it looks like you spent some time and resources on developing a quality logo, it means that you have most likely done the same when developing your products and services. People usually stick with quality brands that can be trusted, so if your logo can help get them to that point, you may be well on your way to developing a quality relationship with a loyal client.
Attaining success in the business world requires proper management, accurate planning and effective marketing strategies. Your logo should be at the core of your marketing strategy in order to give you that edge against your competition in order to attract more prospective clients. Your logo is a representation of your company and can say, “Hey! Consider us! We are the best in our industry!” On the other hand, poor logo design will miss to serve its purpose of identifying and communicating, and in many cases may even negatively impact your business.
Designing an effective logo is not an easy task and usually requires a lot of thought and effort. In order to have the most appealing and persuading logo possible, kindly consider letting the professionals at Adpro help you conceptualize and create it for you. With almost 30 years of experience in making our clients look good, you can trust that we will do the same for you.
John Zalepka
Adpro Imprints, Inc.
FACEBOOK CONTEST WINNER(S) ANNOUNCED!
We would like to thank all of our long-time, loyal clients who entered our Facebook "Old Logo" Contest last month, and we are pleased to announce our Ocean location winner!
All Pools & Spas is located in Oakhurst, NJ, and has been a long time customer of Adpro in Ocean. They were randomly chosen from a handful of applicants to have thier logo reworked by our design team, and have marketing collateral printed with thier new logo. We look forward to our continued relationship with them for years to come. If you are ever in the need for pool & spa products or superior service, please visit them. They are our top choice in the area.
All Pools and Spas, LLC, a family owned business serving Monmouth County, NJ, prides itself on providing their customers with quality pool products, personal customer service and programs customized to fit your needs.
Members of the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals (APSP) and Northeast Spa and Pool Association (NESPA)
CPO Certified Technicians who take the time to listen to the customer's needs and walks them through each step of the process.
Fully insured to service both residential and commercial properties.
ENJOY YOUR POOL !
Contact us today and we will keep it CLEAN and CLEAR so you don't have to!
All Pools and Spas, LLC. 327 Roosevelt Avenue, Oakhurst, NJ 07755 • Phone: 732-757-9368
AND...
We are pleased to announce our Farmingdale location winner!
Security Cam Depot is located in Neptune, NJ, and has been a long time customer of Adpro in Farmingdale. They were randomly chosen from a handful of applicants to have their logo reworked by our design team, and have marketing collateral printed with their new logo. If you are ever in the need for Security/Audio/Video Integration for your home or business, please visit them. They are our top choice in the area.
When it comes to your security for your home or business don't trust it to just anyone. Call Security Cam Depot with over 15 years combined experience in the Security/Audio/Video Integration field we sell, service and install all major brands of security equipment and alarm systems. We have systems to meet everyones budget because we undersatnd what hard time we're in. We are fully licensed, bonded, and insured by the State of New Jersey.
Servicing the Tri-State area and East Coast of Florida. Call us today for a free estimate and consultation.
Security Cam Depot, LLC
Neptune, NJ 07753
NJ LIC # 34BX00010300
Email: info@securitycamdepot.com
Phone: 732-485-1514
Fax: 732-361-3460
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO ENTERED!!!
It’s been said time and again that you never get a second chance to make a first impression, and this axiom is particularly true in the business world.
The first impression that prospective clients get of your business most often comes by way of your logo. Your logo symbolizes your company and plays a crucial role in promoting your business in the marketplace. A great logo design is the foundation for building a recognizable and memorable brand for your business. And a professionally designed logo can make even the smallest business look established, stable and credible.
Below are the 3 Main Reasons for having a great logo.
1. To create a unique identity
In almost every industry imaginable, the market is very competitive, with very little differentiation between products and services. A unique mark or logo can help to separate you from your competitors. A particular design can help to make an impact on prospective clients’ relative short-term memories by providing a representation of your product as being more attractive than the competition. A visual identity can establish a good image and personality for your business, even more so then a written description (a picture is worth a thousand words after all).
2. To represent a reputable image
Most people, whether it’s right or wrong, judge a thing or person by what they see. An effective logo has the capability to communicate immediately to a prospective client that your company exists and is ready to cater their needs. This is why it is vital to come up with a mark that mirrors the strengths and vision of your company. A weak or non-existent logo can lead to anonymity, causing you to blend into the market, which can eventually lead to failure.
3. To represent quality
Along with creating a reputable image, a quality logo will also portray the quality of your product in prospects’ minds. If it looks like you spent some time and resources on developing a quality logo, it means that you have most likely done the same when developing your products and services. People usually stick with quality brands that can be trusted, so if your logo can help get them to that point, you may be well on your way to developing a quality relationship with a loyal client.
Attaining success in the business world requires proper management, accurate planning and effective marketing strategies. Your logo should be at the core of your marketing strategy in order to give you that edge against your competition in order to attract more prospective clients. Your logo is a representation of your company and can say, “Hey! Consider us! We are the best in our industry!” On the other hand, poor logo design will miss to serve its purpose of identifying and communicating, and in many cases may even negatively impact your business.
Designing an effective logo is not an easy task and usually requires a lot of thought and effort. In order to have the most appealing and persuading logo possible, kindly consider letting the professionals at Adpro help you conceptualize and create it for you. With almost 30 years of experience in making our clients look good, you can trust that we will do the same for you.
John Zalepka
Adpro Imprints, Inc.
FACEBOOK CONTEST WINNER(S) ANNOUNCED!
We would like to thank all of our long-time, loyal clients who entered our Facebook "Old Logo" Contest last month, and we are pleased to announce our Ocean location winner!
All Pools & Spas is located in Oakhurst, NJ, and has been a long time customer of Adpro in Ocean. They were randomly chosen from a handful of applicants to have thier logo reworked by our design team, and have marketing collateral printed with thier new logo. We look forward to our continued relationship with them for years to come. If you are ever in the need for pool & spa products or superior service, please visit them. They are our top choice in the area.
All Pools and Spas, LLC, a family owned business serving Monmouth County, NJ, prides itself on providing their customers with quality pool products, personal customer service and programs customized to fit your needs.
Members of the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals (APSP) and Northeast Spa and Pool Association (NESPA)
CPO Certified Technicians who take the time to listen to the customer's needs and walks them through each step of the process.
Fully insured to service both residential and commercial properties.
ENJOY YOUR POOL !
Contact us today and we will keep it CLEAN and CLEAR so you don't have to!
All Pools and Spas, LLC. 327 Roosevelt Avenue, Oakhurst, NJ 07755 • Phone: 732-757-9368
AND...
We are pleased to announce our Farmingdale location winner!
Security Cam Depot is located in Neptune, NJ, and has been a long time customer of Adpro in Farmingdale. They were randomly chosen from a handful of applicants to have their logo reworked by our design team, and have marketing collateral printed with their new logo. If you are ever in the need for Security/Audio/Video Integration for your home or business, please visit them. They are our top choice in the area.
When it comes to your security for your home or business don't trust it to just anyone. Call Security Cam Depot with over 15 years combined experience in the Security/Audio/Video Integration field we sell, service and install all major brands of security equipment and alarm systems. We have systems to meet everyones budget because we undersatnd what hard time we're in. We are fully licensed, bonded, and insured by the State of New Jersey.
Servicing the Tri-State area and East Coast of Florida. Call us today for a free estimate and consultation.
Security Cam Depot, LLC
Neptune, NJ 07753
NJ LIC # 34BX00010300
Email: info@securitycamdepot.com
Phone: 732-485-1514
Fax: 732-361-3460
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO ENTERED!!!
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
ENTER TO WIN A NEW LOGO FREE!
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Thursday, September 1, 2011
DON'T LET THEM GET YOU DOWN!
Here is a very short "snippet" I came across recently that reminded me quite simply to never give up on what you believe in. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
-Pete
Friday, August 5, 2011
ADAPTATION IN A CHANGING ECONOMY
Owning a business can be tough in today's turbulent economic climate. When the economy turned South after the housing market collapse, I don't think there is one business owner that can say they were not affected in one or more negative ways. The question is, how did they adapt to these changes? We have been around for almost 30 years, and have always seen a natural growth with limited marketing and advertising, the result of a combination of factors. We have always provided personal service, technical expertise, and a guarantee on the quality of the work we output. However, at the onset of the "economic crisis" in 2009, our company saw its first loss, or "down year", since 1982. I knew we were not alone based on the conversations I had with our customers, as well as other business owners I had been in contact with. Almost immediately, we knew that we would have to change the way we did things in order to survive. It had become, as Darwin had applied to natural selection, survival of the fittest. We could no longer go about "business as usual" and expect everything to work itself out. When adversity strikes hard, you have to strike back even harder. In the past few years, we have learned to adapt to the changing world around us, developing a website that not only is an excellent marketing tool, but an informational tool for our customers as well. We have embraced the Social Networking phenomenon, utilizing sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to convey our business messages across multiple platforms. We have invested in new technologies, as strong as the temptation was to save the funds for a rainy day, in order to streamline our internal processes and continue to innovate and provide new offerings to our core base of customers. This is the type of adaptation that is necessary to thrive in today's economy. Whether you are a Fortune 500 company, or a family owned small business, it is crucial to make changes in the way you do things in order to survive. We have seen a staggering number of businesses fold over the past few years, many of them customers we have known for 20+ years, but at the same time, an equal number of new businesses have been coming to our door, and they are coming in with a new, fresh, positive outlook on things. They have embraced the change, adapted to it, and are ready to move forward without looking back.
Adpro Imprints is a full-service marketing company with locations in Monmouth County. We offer in-house t-shirt printing & embroidery, vinyl sign and vehicle lettering, offset printing, graphic design, and countless other promotional products. Feel free to visit one of our retail locations in Ocean & Farmingdale, or visit us online at www.adproimprints.com for more info.
Peter Demaree, President
Adpro Imprints, Inc.
Adpro Imprints is a full-service marketing company with locations in Monmouth County. We offer in-house t-shirt printing & embroidery, vinyl sign and vehicle lettering, offset printing, graphic design, and countless other promotional products. Feel free to visit one of our retail locations in Ocean & Farmingdale, or visit us online at www.adproimprints.com for more info.
Peter Demaree, President
Adpro Imprints, Inc.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
ARTICLE FROM CNN MONEY
This article is an unfortunate blow to our industry. We will do everything we can to keep costs low and quality high!
Monday, May 9, 2011
FINDING VALUE IN T-SHIRTS
Custom printed t-shirts remain a time-tested, value-proven method of promoting your business or organization. No matter the state of the economy, the state of the world, your location, vocation, or religious beliefs, virtually everyone owns and wears (albeit sometimes too frequently) a favorite t-shirt. T-shirts, just like anything, can range from inexpensive to very expensive, but what most people don't realize is that you don't have to spend a lot of money to get a high quality t-shirt that gets your message across. In the world of t-shirts, there are, generally speaking, the "basics" (eg Hanes, Jerzees, Gildan, Fruit of the Loom) and the "premiums" (Hanes Beefy T, American Apparel, Next Level). The difference in cost between these 2 levels may only be a few dollars per shirt, and these few dollars could be the difference between a shirt that people love and want to wear all the time, or a shirt that finds its way to the bottom of a drawer, awaiting its inevitable trip to the goodwill bin. What makes a t-shirt "expensive" is the amount of labor and creativity that goes into decorating it. What most people don't realize, and what we try to let our customers know, is that a shirt doesn't have to printed in full color, or even multiple colors, to have a positive impact. If you go to any retail outlet and check out the "Graphic Tees" section, most are printed in 1 or 2 colors on a nice soft shirt, maybe with a distressed fashionable design. With some innovative design work, and a good combination of color, any premium shirt can be printed with an eye-catching, single color and be just as, if not more effective, than a boring design printed in 5 or 6 colors on a basic t-shirt. And it could be the difference between your shirt (with your organization's name on it) becoming someone's favorite or winding up on the bottom, while simultaneously saving you money in setup and print costs.
-Peter
-Peter
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