Category Archives: Small Business

Brown Bag Marketing – Halloween Edition

Posted on October 30, 2014 by marathondrew

The sticker on this month’s brown bag says: “Wishing you a day of shivers, scares, and thrills, Pumpkin grins in windowsills, Bats flapping in the full moon’s glow – and a spooky Halloween hello! ” The fourth and final in … Continue reading →

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69 Years of Brotherly Love

Posted on March 18, 2014 by marathondrew

We are really proud as a family business to celebrate our love for the printed image and our company’s 69th birthday today! Utley Brothers Printing was formally incorporated in Detroit, Michigan in 1945 by Wheeler and Bob Utley upon Bob’s … Continue reading →

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Feelin’ the Love

Posted on February 14, 2013 by marathondrew

  Love is in the air. This year’s Taste the Love | Feel the Love seasonal marketing piece has been sent to many of our beloved customers. Similar to last year’s, it includes a Valentine from us featuring thermography (feel the love) … Continue reading →

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Seasonal Marketing

Posted on November 1, 2012 by marathondrew

One of our favorite fun seasonal marketing pieces we use is our Halloween Handout. As in years past, UB Design Services were utilized as Casey came up with a great look.  Some are handed to clients who visit our facility (and they don’t … Continue reading →

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Thanks

Posted on November 10, 2011 by marathondrew

Our friend Bill Farquharson encouraged us years ago to consider sending company Thanksgiving Cards in lieu of Christmas Cards to our customers, vendors and friends. The point of a Holiday Card in general is to let your customers know how much you … Continue reading →

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Book Stores and Print Shops

Posted on July 21, 2011 by marathondrew

The news of Borders Books demise wasn’t a shocker. In fact many had been predicting that unless a Hail Mary investment move happened the stores would close. And this week, that is indeed what happened.  All stores are closing and more … Continue reading →

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