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Our blog, D Brief, shares succint expert advice, trends, tips, and ideas for marketing communications tactics—focusing on print, Web, social media, and promotional products—from a corporate visual identity perspective. We welcome your thoughts so we can learn from each other.

Promotional products: hot, new ideas

17 June 2013

We will be posting videos and photos of hot, new promotional product ideas to get your name or company in front of your target audience and keep it… Read more+


High-end gifts and awards

10 June 2013

Yes, summer is here. Believe it or not, many companies use this time to start shopping for high-end gifts and awards for the holidays. Big-ticket items help you… Read more+


Hot, new promotional products for 2013!

6 February 2013

It’s time once again for the ASI Show, the largest national promotional products industry conference and trade show!
D Media is a member of the Advertising Specialty Institute and… Read more+


USPS New Prices and Services for 2013

17 January 2013

January 27: Postage Prices Change, Global Forever Stamp Debuts
The price for First-Class Mail single-piece letters will increase by a penny when the United States Postal Service (U.S.P.S.)… Read more+


Happy New Year 2013

1 January 2013

One of the joys of the holiday season is to wish all our client, supplier and vendor friends a healthy, happy, and creative New Year. We hope… Read more+


D Note: “Collaborative Work”

12 December 2012

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”
– Helen Keller
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SEO Tips: Get found online with Google Places

9 December 2012

At D Media we help companies like yours not only design and develop a great website but also get more users to visit the new, improved site once… Read more+


D Media’s “Thumbs Up” to All American Recycling!

6 December 2012

D Media gives our “Thumbs Up” award to All American Recycling. See the new website that we designed and developed for this family-owned and -operated Austin, Texas business:… Read more+


How to save $ on print: Proof, proof, proof (Tip #4)

29 November 2012

Make sure you’ve proofread your content at least 3 times before placing your print order.
In addition, having another set of eyes review your art (including spelling, fonts, colors, and… Read more+


Grass-roots marketing: The power of “Thank You”

15 November 2012

Here’s an eye-opening statistic: In a recent survey by the Advertising Specialty Institute, 68% of customers said they will stop using business services if they feel under appreciated  The lesson is… Read more+