tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55383239739228527482024-03-05T11:37:36.158-05:00AGC The Creative AdvantageAGC The Creative Advantage is an integrated marketing services firm specializing in advertising, direct marketing, production, interactive and other marketing-related services. We partner with companies seeking a relationship with a strategic marketing firm to enhance their internal capabilities. Our partnerships include, non-profit organizations (both small and large), private education, healthcare and commercial/industrial corporations.AGC The Creative Advantagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17963396734970053476noreply@blogger.comBlogger83125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538323973922852748.post-55699080493318832382018-01-09T10:39:00.002-05:002018-01-09T10:39:33.386-05:002018 edition of 52 Weeks 52 Works
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has just released the 16th edition of 52 weeks 52 Works. The project
began as a promotional item to showcase AGC’s design and print capabilities,
and 16 years later it has become a much-anticipated annual publication.
The
calendar showcases a new art piece every week, and all the artists are local.
In the spring of the previous year AGC reaches out to a growing list of artists
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AGC The Creative Advantagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17963396734970053476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538323973922852748.post-83691309931211319062014-01-03T09:23:00.000-05:002014-01-03T09:31:14.278-05:002014 Edition 52 Weeks 52 Works Now Available!
The 2014 edition of 52 Weeks 52 Works, curated, designed, printed and distributed entirely by AGC The Creative Advantage, is now available.
We would like to thank all of the artists who submitted this year! Your talent and enthusiasm is the foundation of this beautiful calendar.
It is no small task to whittle down hundreds of pieces entered to fewer then 80, and it is very difficult to omit AGC The Creative Advantagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17963396734970053476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538323973922852748.post-89707916770326807062013-07-08T14:05:00.000-04:002013-07-08T14:05:21.521-04:00
The 2014 edition of 52 Weeks 52 Works is in production!
The deadline for submission is September 6, 2013 (Friday)
We are amidst the production of the 12th annual 52 Weeks 52 Works desk calendar and we need your talent! Any artist living and working in NEO is eligible (nudity and explicit imagery are restricted). If you are interested or if you know any one who may be interested AGC The Creative Advantagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17963396734970053476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538323973922852748.post-27870036126236155542012-12-31T12:53:00.000-05:002012-12-31T12:57:52.214-05:00
When we view the submitted artwork we are always looking for an interesting idea, a voice, a moment, technical prowess, etc., but we are also interested in helping young, less established artists have faith in their talent. The secret to “doing what you love” or “never working a day in your life” is to believe in yourself, have faith in your dreams, keep working hard and never give up.
It isAGC The Creative Advantagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17963396734970053476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538323973922852748.post-85779160147343242962012-08-13T13:10:00.001-04:002012-08-13T13:13:21.208-04:00Call for Artists - 52 Weeks 52 Works - 2013 editionThe 2013 edition of 52 Weeks 52 Works is in production!
The deadline for submission is October 1, 2012
We are amidst the production of the 11th annual 52 Weeks 52 Works desk calendar and we need your talent! Any artist living and working in NEO is eligible (nudity and explicit imagery are restricted). If you are interested or if you know any one who may be interested please forward this AGC The Creative Advantagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17963396734970053476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538323973922852748.post-2446687708448807092012-02-16T09:24:00.004-05:002012-02-16T09:51:11.624-05:0052 Weeks 52 Works 2012 Calendar has been posted onlineAfter much anticipation the 2012 52 Weeks 52 Works Desk Calendar is now posted to our website.The 2013 submission form has also been posted to this page.A special Thank You to all of north east Ohio's talented artists for helping make this a beautiful collection.AGC The Creative Advantagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17963396734970053476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538323973922852748.post-41289203596153179442012-02-01T10:36:00.004-05:002012-02-01T12:57:04.229-05:00PANTONE & Color Marketing Group Predict "Next" Hot ColorsPANTONE's 2012 Color of the Tear is TANGERINE TANGO while, Color Marketing Group Predicts BOYZ-N-BERRY.Frankly, I think these two colors would be a striking combination - maybe for a Spring Gala Invitation or an advertisement for your Summer Camp programming... the possibilities are endless!For the official Press Releases Please Read Below:Dance into the New Year with this Vivacious and AppealingAGC The Creative Advantagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17963396734970053476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538323973922852748.post-46616264684778193682012-01-24T16:01:00.003-05:002012-01-24T16:08:03.967-05:00Will QR Codes Fly or Die in 2012? What’s Ahead for Barcodes By Nancy PekalaMarketers have a penchant for gleefully pronouncing the death of the latest trend or technology. First it was email. As of late, QR Codes seem to be heralded as the next latest, greatest trend to bite the dust. But will it?Without question, 2011 was the year for QR Code chatter. Some heralded mobile barcode technology as AGC The Creative Advantagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17963396734970053476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538323973922852748.post-39465977699150211102011-12-29T12:31:00.002-05:002011-12-29T12:33:02.622-05:002012 - 52 Weeks 52 Works - CalendarDear Artists,Thank you for submitting artwork for the 2012 AGC Desk Calendar, 52 Weeks 52 Works.It was a very impressive collection of artwork to select from. As with most years, we received many more submissions then space allowed. While we initially select the 52 artists to display within the calendar year, we then select between 10-15 artists to display in the Notes section.Those of you who AGC The Creative Advantagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17963396734970053476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538323973922852748.post-1541411537335088362011-11-01T13:07:00.001-04:002011-11-01T13:09:04.537-04:00WHERE DIRECT MARKETING IS HEADEDIn early 2010, PRIMIR commissioned J Zarwan Partners with Interquest to investigate direct marketing and where opportunities exist for the graphic communications industry.This new PRIMIR study, Trends and Future of Direct Marketing, examines direct marketing, and in particular, how printed direct marketing channels are performing in light of a host of new non-print direct marketing options.“EmailAGC The Creative Advantagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17963396734970053476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538323973922852748.post-66096165489569765422011-08-17T10:01:00.004-04:002011-08-17T10:28:43.664-04:00Diversify Your Marketing Dollars & Unite Your MessageThe variety of marketing options available can be overwhelming. From printing and advertising to websites, blogs and social media, it's easy to become beleaguered and question which direction you should take your brand message.
Depending on the audience you are trying to attract the choice can be varied.
So what's the best approach? Diversify. Diversify your marketing dollars and unite your AGC The Creative Advantagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17963396734970053476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538323973922852748.post-2726161208611995612011-08-10T10:16:00.005-04:002011-08-10T10:30:06.619-04:00Calling All Artists 2012 Edition of 52 Weeks 52 Works
The 2012 edition of 52 Weeks 52 Works marks the 10th anniversary of the calendar!
The deadline for submission is October 1, 2011
We are amidst the production of the 10th annual 52 Weeks 52 Works desk calendar and we need your talent! Any artist living and working in NEO is eligible (nudity and explicit imagery are restricted). If you are interested or if you know any one who may be interested AGC The Creative Advantagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17963396734970053476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538323973922852748.post-8702861999199907992011-05-20T09:17:00.004-04:002011-05-20T09:26:47.916-04:00QR Code Mail PromotionThis summer the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) is offering commercial mailers a three percent discount for mail that includes a QR barcode inside or on the mailpiece. Below is the latest information to help you take advantage of this special offering: · The QR Barcode Promotion will run from July 1 through August 31. · First-Class Mail and Standard Mail (including Nonprofit Standard Mail) AGC The Creative Advantagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17963396734970053476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538323973922852748.post-35118416282348665452011-04-06T13:27:00.004-04:002011-04-06T13:39:34.975-04:00Save a Forest: Print Your EmailsIt's okay to use paper. Trees are renewable, recyclable and sustainable.By CHUCK LEAVELL AND CARLTON OWENWell-intentioned email taglines inspired by sincere desire to help the planet have become ubiquitous in recent times: "Please don't print this email," "Save trees: Print only when necessary," or "Please consider the environment before printing this email."However, the World Wildlife Fund has AGC The Creative Advantagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17963396734970053476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538323973922852748.post-15251543878905349722011-02-28T12:14:00.002-05:002011-02-28T12:17:37.499-05:00QR Codes > Enhancing your mobile marketingMarketing today is all about looking at trends and being ahead of the curve. One of the newest trends that's growing fast is QR Barcodes. Creating interactivity within the print medium extends the shelf life as well as the value of print by offering readers layers of experience beyond the printed page.QR codes are two dimensional bar codes and full of possibilities for marketing solutions. They AGC The Creative Advantagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17963396734970053476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538323973922852748.post-82984658353833082132010-12-20T11:14:00.006-05:002010-12-20T11:30:04.604-05:0052 Weeks 52 Works 2011 Now AvailableThe 9th edition of 52 Weeks 52 Works 2011 is now available. To obtain a copy please fill out the Contact Form. To view this calendar and previous year's calendars, or to access a submission form for the 2012 calendar please visit the new 52 Works 52 Weeks page on our website.52 Weeks 52 Works is a weekly desk planner featuring artwork from Northeast Ohio artists. The collection represented rangesAGC The Creative Advantagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17963396734970053476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538323973922852748.post-61048580356616229542010-12-20T11:08:00.006-05:002010-12-20T11:14:16.317-05:00I Am a PrinterThought provoking poem regarding the history and power of the printed page:I Am a PrinterBy Frank RomanoI have been around for 560 yearsI invented the Renaissance and caused the Reformation I have recorded war and peace My pamphlets and documents created America I take ideas and information and make them tangible I print lofty Bibles and lowly forms I am a printer I help you promote and inform AGC The Creative Advantagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17963396734970053476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538323973922852748.post-26527643204814355642010-09-22T13:51:00.001-04:002010-09-22T13:53:17.825-04:0052 Weeks 52 Works - Now accepting 2011 Submissions52 Weeks 52 Works is AGC's annual desk calendar showcasing 52 different works of art corresponding to the 52 calendar weeks. The calendar has served as a stage for the creative community of Northeast Ohio for the past 8 years. The calendar seeks to demonstrate the power of expressing ideas effectively through print and the myriad of collaborative opportunities available with Northeast Ohio's AGC The Creative Advantagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17963396734970053476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538323973922852748.post-6390488520923404392010-08-25T14:21:00.004-04:002010-08-25T14:28:37.206-04:00Coffee roaster offers Custom Blends for Non Profit's Fundraising"In most fundraising schemes, the group raising the money buys something to sell at a profit—wrapping paper, for example, or chocolate bars. California-based Newhall Coffee, however, now offers a program that lets groups sell custom, branded java blends on an ongoing basis and receive quarterly donations in return.Launched last month, Newhall Coffee for a Cause allows qualified nonprofits to sellAGC The Creative Advantagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17963396734970053476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538323973922852748.post-54293249802735537652010-08-04T13:56:00.009-04:002010-08-04T14:29:16.187-04:0052 Weeks 52 Works - 2011 AGC Desk Calendar - FAQ52 Weeks 52 Works is AGC's annual desk calendar showcasing 52 different works of art corresponding to the 52 calendar weeks. The calendar has served as a stage for the creative community of Northeast Ohio for the past 8 years. The calendar seeks to demonstrate the power of expressing ideas effectively through print and the myriad of collaborative opportunities available with Northeast Ohio's AGC The Creative Advantagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17963396734970053476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538323973922852748.post-8788287141348652692010-07-22T16:42:00.003-04:002010-07-22T17:10:20.220-04:0052 Weeks 52 Works - 2011 AGC Desk Calendar Now Accepting Submissions52 Weeks 52 Works is an annual desk calendar published entirely by Academy Graphic Communication highlighting the talent of Northeast Ohio (NEO) Artists.The deadline for submission is September 1, 2010We are amidst the production of the 8th annual desk calendar and we need your talent! Any artist living and working in NEO is eligible (nudity and explicit imagery are restricted). If you are AGC The Creative Advantagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17963396734970053476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538323973922852748.post-13414503328517031422010-07-14T12:32:00.005-04:002010-07-14T12:50:39.219-04:00Is Digital Media Worse for the Environment Than Print?MediaShift environmental correspondent Don Carli is senior research fellow with the non-profit Institute for Sustainable Communication (ISC).Public opinion polls show that concern about the environment rises and falls based on the state of the economy and other factors, but concern about the negative impacts associated with using paper and printing continues to rise. Nothing captures the essence AGC The Creative Advantagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17963396734970053476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538323973922852748.post-46819076321572296672010-03-09T10:12:00.006-05:002010-03-09T10:26:22.306-05:00What's the difference between FSC & SFI?SFI and FSC Certification in North America — A Summary ComparisonThe Sustainable Forestry Initiative Inc.® (SFI®) and Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) programs both certify lands in the United States and Canada. This document looks at both programs — their scope and governance, forest management certification, chain-of-custody-certification, and requirements for sourcing fiber from uncertified AGC The Creative Advantagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17963396734970053476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538323973922852748.post-24639146541108299172010-03-03T12:11:00.006-05:002010-03-03T12:23:26.030-05:00Magazine Publishers of America -Twenty Tweetable TruthsThe Twenty Tweetable Truths About Magazines. 20 facts that showcase magazine vitality, 140 characters or less. 1. Magazine readership remains steady in an increasingly crowded and noisy media landscape. 2. 92% of U.S. adults read magazines.3. Magazine readers pay attention to magazine ads. They don’t pay to avoid the advertising as they do with other media.4. Consumers spend more than $86 AGC The Creative Advantagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17963396734970053476noreply@blogger.com