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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.

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+


How to save $ on print: Prepare your files (Tip #3)

1 November 2012

A properly prepared art file flies through a prepress department. Make sure your art is created in a software program that your printing service supports. Check that there… Read more+


D Media’s “Thumbs Up” to Bosco Pet Photography!

25 October 2012

D Media gives our “Thumbs Up” award to Bosco Pet Photography. See the new logo that we designed for photographer Judy Nordseth’s studio at www.BoscoPetPhotography.com
If you’re interested in… Read more+