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How to Use QR Codes
News: Written by Terri Stone on February 3, 2012
"QR Codes for Publishing and Marketing" is a 36-page eBook from the Seybold Report. It's now on sale at a lower-than-normal introductory price.
J.C. Penney Logo Changes Again
News: Written by Terri Stone on January 25, 2012
Less than a year after a major logo redesign, the retail giant J.C. Penney takes another step toward blah.
Start Your 2012 Marketing Right
News: Written by Terri Stone on December 29, 2011
Marketing pro Ilise Benun is leading a free webinar on January 12 called "The Only Marketing Tools You Need for 2012". The webcast is sponsored by HOW magazine.
25 Champions of Design
News: Written by Terri Stone on December 28, 2011
jkr, a UK design agency, is giving away its book "Champions of Design". Get your copy now and discover what makes great design.
Get Answers to Five QR Code Questions
News: Written on December 2, 2011
A free PaperSpecs webinar led by Daniel Dejan of Sappi Paper will introduce you how to use QR and AR codes in marketing campaigns. The online seminar will be held on December 13, 2011.
Sharpen Your Photo Business Skills
News: Written on November 14, 2011
A free five-part class from stock agency PhotoShelter aims to give you the know-how to run your own photography business, from crafting a portfolio that lands you jobs to creating repeat customers.
Best of the Blogs: November 4, 2011
Features: Written by Pamela Pfiffner on November 7, 2011
This circumnavigation of the blogosphere includes posts about fonts (best, worst, and missing), color correction (Photoshop curves and/or levels), paper (handmade and mill run), printers (desktop and press), color calibration (monitor and printer), and an impressive if controversial demo of photo-deblurring technology. Plus, job hunting tips and product how-tos.
Webinar Series Tackles Business Concerns of Creative Pros
News: Written by Terri Stone on September 30, 2011
Would you like business advice from Von Glitschka, Daniel Schutzsmith, and other experts for free? Then check out this webinar series from The Graphic Artists Guild.
Free Guide to Email Marketing
News: Written by Terri Stone on September 27, 2011
MailChimp, the email newsletter service with a sense of humor, is giving away another guide that's handy for anyone who uses emailing for marketing (or designs those marketing messages).
Print Reseller Certification Series
News: Written by Terri Stone on September 22, 2011
This seven-stage course is free and online. Complete it and you'll be a certified print reseller with $250 in print credit at PrintingForLess.com.
Download Free Facebook Security Guide
News: Written by Terri Stone on August 23, 2011
Learn how to protect your Facebook account, and make yourself more valuable to your clients by advising them, too. This free guide will help you stay secure.
Best of the Blogs: August 15, 2011
Features: Written by Pamela Pfiffner on August 15, 2011
It's an excellent round-up this time, with Photoshop tips, typography tricks, publishing news, and much more. And read to the end to find out why you'll soon be speccing shades of orange as Apu, Garfield, or Tigger.
How to Build Your Business on Facebook
News: Written by Terri Stone on July 29, 2011
Social-media marketers, whether new or experienced, will find useful information in this free guide.
Practical Business Tips for Creative Pros
News: Written on July 22, 2011
This free excerpt from the Graphic Artists Guild Handbook will help you set rates, draw up estimates, bid on jobs, market your services, and more.
Pump Up Your Creativity with Paper Punk
News: Written by Terri Stone on July 14, 2011
It's folded paper, but it's not origami. It's blocks, but they're not wood or even plastic. It's a creativity tool as is, and it's also a model for your own designs. It's Paper Punk!
This Brochure Has a Secret
News: Written by Terri Stone on July 11, 2011
When you need a brochure that can also act as a small poster and a pocket folder, consider this gatefold piece with a glueless pocket.
How to Increase Your Photography Sales
News: Written by Terri Stone on June 30, 2011
"The Photographer's Guide to Selling Like a Pro” is a free 16-page e-book from PhotoShelter with sales guidance photographers can benefit from.
Best of the Blogs: June 23, 2011
Features: Written by Pamela Pfiffner on June 23, 2011
Here's what you may have missed in the blogosphere over the last few weeks: an homage to the golden age of script lettering, photography tutorials, solutions for prying open ancient Word files, Web typography tips, and strategies for self-marketing. Plus Oprah!
New Digital Enterprise Platform from Adobe
News: Written by Terri Stone on June 20, 2011
Do the phrases "agile development," "external channels," and "correspondence management" mean something to you? How about "LDAP" and "RDBMS"? If they strike a chord, you may be a likely customer for Adobe's new Digital Enterprise Platform.
Create a Marketing Poster from Postcards
How-Tos: Written by Terri Stone on June 7, 2011
A few simple modifications can turn a personal birthday-greeting project into a professional marketing campaign. You'll intrigue the recipient, stand out from the competition, and show off your work (or a client's services or product) for a low cost.
