Believe It or Not: The Digital Age is Breathing New Life into Catalogs
Some History
Not long after the printing press was invented, the first catalogs were printed, and have been in circulation ever since. Seed companies started utilizing catalogs in the 17th Century, and they continue to this date. Even Ben Franklin, though better known for lightning rods and bifocals, is credited with the invention of the mail order concept. He created a catalog of nearly 600 book titles, and made it possible for people to purchase without visiting his store front.
We're getting pretty good at this remote work thing, and it looks like virtual meetings will be here to stay. Are you looking for a change of scenery? Instead of a blank wall or a messy office, why not change things up during your Zoom, Google Meet, and Skype calls? Customize your look with a fancy new virtual background.
Do you prefer illustration, or photography? Feel free to download and use these high-resolution images celebrating lovely Madison, Wisconsin.
Well, of course you love your brand. It’s your badge of quality. It’s your identity. It could be your most important asset. So, why would you even consider skipping the steps for keeping it all legal?
Naming your business, product or service can be a fun—even entertaining—process. It also involves serious strategy. When done right, with help from an experienced marketing professional, a thoughtfully chosen name will score winning points in customer recognition, confidence, loyalty and satisfaction. Learn how by using these seven critical criteria in your next naming process:
Summer is a Great Time to Get - or Stay - Physically Fit & Healthy
As long as the heat index is under control, we can all spend more time outside and do fun physical activity, whether it be walking, running, biking, hiking, swimming, etc.
We are proud to announce Julie at jamGD is in the running (pun intended) for the InBusiness Challenge, known as “Madison's Fittest Executive.” She's competing in the Fittest Female Under 50 category. Read more about this great Challenge.
jamgd is one of the best things to happen to my company. They are professional, skilled, creative and as importantly, a joy to work with. I couldn't recommend them more highly!
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Patricia McConnell, Owner
Patricia McConnell Publishing, LLC
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It has been a real pleasure working with jamgd. They have gone out of their way to understand our business and anticipate the needs we have. The packaging they have provided is creative and helped accentuate the positives of the product. I believe sales have benefited as a result. I would recommend jamgd to anyone!
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Matt Ensign, Product Manager
Milescraft
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jamgd are great designers with a keen eye toward marketing. They always do their homework before starting any project—to make sure they have a complete understanding of the client's business and the marketing environment. jamgd is trustworthy, reliable, on time and great people. I have hired them many times, within multiple companies, to do work for me—and will continue to do so.
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Michele Virnig, Director of Communications
Wisconsin Conference of The United Methodist Church
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MarComPOP holds all of its strategic partners to an exceptionally high standard. We expect an exceedingly high degree of attention-to-detail within very compressed timelines. This combination of speed and accuracy is very difficult to master and even more difficult to deliver reliably. The team at jamgd consistently over-delivers on both our performance expectations and in their ability to create compelling designs. If you’re considering a firm to assist your organization in its visual communication, I highly recommend jamgd.
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Michael Woodring, Managing Partner
MarComPOP, LLC
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jamgd has worked on several projects for us ranging from print and web banner ads to updating our tradeshow booth graphics. In every instance, their collaboration with us from concept to completion has been thorough and timely. jamgd’s creative input and design added impact to our branding message. We can always count on a quality product from jamgd and highly recommend them to assist you in your creative design needs.
We are proud to announce Julie at jamGD is in the running (pun intended) for the InBusiness Challenge, known as “Madison's Fittest Executive.” She's competing in the Fittest Female Under 50 category. Read more about this great Challenge.