tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43587780356724482462024-03-13T02:01:55.516+00:00Applied Signs And Display BlogOur Blog is now available at http://www.blog.appliedsigns.ie.Applied Signs and Displayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14909888152196756032noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4358778035672448246.post-89816985477760431712009-06-22T16:52:00.003+01:002009-06-23T10:05:21.503+01:00The IIA Social Media Working Group<span style="font-style: italic;">In the latest in our series of informative guest blogs, Joy Redmond, co-founder of <a href="http://www.flexitimers.com/">flexitimers.com</a>, fills us in on the work being done by the Social Media Working Group to promote and encourage the use of social media marketing by Irish businesses.<br /></span><br /><blockquote>There are as many resources on how to do social marketing, as there are networks so rather than provide a whistle stop tour of the social web in 2009, I’ve elected to introduce you to the <a href="http://www.iia.ie/about-us/working-groups/social-media-working-group/">Irish Internet Association’s Social Media Working Group</a> and the sterling work they’ve been doing over the past twelve months.<br />The Social Media Working Group seeks to support businesses in the development of strategies for engaging with social media, including blogging, social networking, community sites, RSS, tagging, and podcasts. IIA 2008<br /><br />The committee members consist of a diverse range of skills and disciplines ranging from social media, web development, marketing, to PR and education.<br /><br />Although their main output: <a href="http://www.iia.ie/about-us/working-groups/social-media-working-group/">Guides to Social Media for Business</a> are restricted to members of the Irish Internet Association, they also have plenty of tips and advice available to the general public and one I’d like to particularly highlight are the weekly blog posts containing <a href="http://blog.iia.ie/category/social-media-working-group/">Social Media case studies</a>.<br />Each week a committee member writes a case study on a particular area of social media that has caught their attention, the tone is ‘how to’ providing the reader with step by step descriptions of how a particular campaign was designed, implemented and measured – certainly a must read for anyone thinking of dipping their feet in social media in Ireland today.<br /><br />However, the Working Group’s formal output is not the only rich content on offer as many of the members provide valuable resources themselves.<br />For example, <a href="http://eoinkennedy.ie/blog/">Eoin Kennedy</a> from Slattery Communications writes an excellent PR blog entitled ‘Thoughts on Communications in Ireland’ and here you’ll find many tips and checklists on how to go about raising your profile online.<br /><a href="http://www.insideview.ie/">Bernie Goldbach</a> from <a href="http://www.tippinst.ie/">Tipperary Institute</a> does an interesting video round up of tech news in the Sunday papers on <a href="http://www.blogger.com/qik.com">Qik.com</a> which is also syndicated on fellow committee member Campbell Scott’s now global social network <a href="http://www.igopeople.com/">IGOpeople</a>.<br /><a href="http://www.krishnade.com/">Krishna De</a> aka Ireland’s social media ambassador is also a member of the working group, she’s on every network and if you’ve ever seen her present at her many speaking engagements, you’ll agree her passion for social media is infectious and her many <a href="http://www.krishnade.com/blog/bizgrowthexpress/">resources</a> are definitely worth a browse.<br />Last but not least, I’d like to mention the IIA’s Roseanne Smith who is always online and at hand to help with your every social media whim. </blockquote><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Joy Redmond is the co-founder of Flexitimers. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Joy started her career in 1996 as Marketing Director of Newmedia, one of Ireland's first web design companies. She remained agency side working with Zartis.com and Campaign HTDS before moving client side to become online marketing manager of IngredientsNet.com (a joint venture between Fyffes and Glanbia). Before setting up Flexitimers with Dervla Cunningham, Joy was a lecturer in E-business, research and marketing in the Dublin Institute of Technology and was Course Director of the Masters in Business & Entrepreneurship. She is a mentor on the Wexford County Enterprise Board and a member of the Irish Internet Association Social Media Working Group.</span>Applied Signs and Displayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14909888152196756032noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4358778035672448246.post-8900604366313343782009-06-02T11:42:00.004+01:002009-06-02T12:12:30.877+01:00Social Media to Market Your EventThe rise of social media has changed the landscape of marketing, and event marketing is no different. Facebook's invitiation facility and the event listing section on Linkedin, along with Twitter's meatoric rise in popularity in the last few months mean that you would be crazy <span style="font-style:italic;">not</span> to use these varied media to publicise your event to a huge audience, for FREE. What's more, the instant-ness of applications such as Twitter for i-phone means that attendees are marketing and publicising events for you, in real-time! UK based events website TSNN.co.uk are running <a href="http://www.tsnn.co.uk/social-media-event.asp">a free webinar</a> this month to guide you through the process of harnessing social media to market your event. And <a href="http://rohitbhargava.typepad.com/weblog/2009/05/how-to-live-blog-or-twitter-an-event-effectively.html">InfluentialMarketingBlog</a> have a great post on how you or or your guest can utilise Twitter during an event to connect with those not in attendance or gain instant, online PR for your event. Check out <a href="http://www.scottmonty.com/">Scott Monty's</a> blog for an insight into the variety of markets which can be reached through these channels, from Generation Y-ers to 'Mommy bloggers'!Applied Signs and Displayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14909888152196756032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4358778035672448246.post-22003400210903643702009-05-20T15:55:00.005+01:002009-05-20T16:12:56.730+01:00Gorta Ask The Big Question...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kA0sTm2Tw-c/ShQd8udQpUI/AAAAAAAAAL0/3y0ET3UpWfQ/s1600-h/gorta.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 270px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kA0sTm2Tw-c/ShQd8udQpUI/AAAAAAAAAL0/3y0ET3UpWfQ/s400/gorta.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337924387440993602" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Is it possible to make hunger history? </span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.gorta.org/media-centre/274/">Gorta</a>, Ireland's oldest charity, last week marked the launch of their online video initiative, <a href="http://www.makehungerhistory.org/">makehungerhistory.org</a>, which aims to collect opinions and feedback from members of the public on the issue of global hunger. With one in seven people worldwide now going hungry, this initiative aimsto help inform and mobilise the public in the fight against hunger and poverty. <br /><br />Minister for Community, Rural & Gaeltacht affairs, Eamon O'Cuiv, joined Gorta CEO, Brian Hanratty, at the Dublin Docklands to launch the site, just days before the <a href="http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2009/0517/breaking2.htm">National Famine Commemoration Day</a> took place in Skibbereen to commemorate victims of the Great Irish Famine.Applied Signs and Displayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14909888152196756032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4358778035672448246.post-66479211430231260582009-04-22T12:29:00.007+01:002009-04-22T12:43:57.797+01:00The Evolution Of Logos<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kA0sTm2Tw-c/Se8C-OatHrI/AAAAAAAAALs/gnv1X-Mvfag/s1600-h/LogoEvolution.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 334px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kA0sTm2Tw-c/Se8C-OatHrI/AAAAAAAAALs/gnv1X-Mvfag/s400/LogoEvolution.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327480152247836338" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I absolutely love this chart of high profile logos through the years (from <a href="http://www.brittanybohnet.com/post/96335764/the-evolution-of-logo-design-thoughts-1-i-had#disqus_thread">Brittany Bohnet</a> via <a href="http://ogilvyplanning.blogspot.com/2009/04/evolution-of-logos.html">Ogilivy's blog</a> - thanks). Am I the only one who likes many of the oldies best? I much prefer the rainbow Apple logo and the 70s/80s BMW logo. Think IBM could have made more of an effort in the early days though! Love love love the previous two Canon logos also. Would love to know your thoughts...Applied Signs and Displayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14909888152196756032noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4358778035672448246.post-39292304871937659962009-04-17T14:22:00.004+01:002009-04-17T14:31:20.548+01:00INTO Annual Congress Display<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kA0sTm2Tw-c/SeiEcSwMn6I/AAAAAAAAALc/7HoWCzkuvBg/s1600-h/INTO+Pop+Up+Display+Stand+with+counter.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 280px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kA0sTm2Tw-c/SeiEcSwMn6I/AAAAAAAAALc/7HoWCzkuvBg/s400/INTO+Pop+Up+Display+Stand+with+counter.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325652180970807202" /></a><br />Many issues were discussed at the 2009 <a href="http://www.into.ie/ROI/WhatsNew/Conferences/AnnualCongress/">INTO Annual Congress</a> last Tuesday in Letterkenny, including the issue of renting pre-fabs for school buildings and the possibility of a <a href="http://www.rte.ie/news/2009/0414/education.html">day of action</a> in the next few months. There was no love lost between delegates and the Minister for Education, Batt O'Keeffe, and an estimated 30 delegates walked out of the congress to show their distaste for recent cuts in the education sector. Above is an image of the stand we produced for this 'eventful' event.Applied Signs and Displayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14909888152196756032noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4358778035672448246.post-47961493342248012962009-03-25T16:49:00.005+00:002009-05-13T15:25:09.952+01:00Executive Job Club In RathminesFollowing the lead of Executive Job Clubs in New York and England, an Executive Job Club is now up and running on alternate Fridays in Rathgar.<br /><br />As the first network in Dublin focusing on executive, managerial and professional job seekers, this club has much to offer its members:<br /><br />- the members are highly skilled in their sector and share contacts to help fellow members trying to reach specific recruiters or break into a new sector. <br /><br />- Job leads will be shared at each fortnightly meeting, helping disseminate placements across the group and increasing the number of opportunities each member is exposed to.<br /><br />- Optimum Training, the facilitators of the club, coordinate the networking and provide career counselling and professional training to each member at a reduced cost. <br /><br />- The club will also provide executive job seekers with something that can be difficult to access otherwise - moral support from others in a similar position. This type of social back up can be crucial when a redundancy has left the job seeker in shock or lacking confidence to take a step in a different direction.<br /><br />- This type of network can also benefit those who are still in employment but have been scared off changing jobs because of the current eceonomic climate.<br /><br />- Contact Aaron Downes for further details - downesad@gmail.com<br /><br />Another example of a people taking positive action in the face of the non-stop doom-and-gloom at the moment. Would love to hear your views on this or any other such initiative currently going on.Applied Signs and Displayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14909888152196756032noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4358778035672448246.post-77611933540068883442009-03-19T12:08:00.009+00:002009-03-19T17:19:30.108+00:00Twittering Away...Applied Signs & Display are now officially ensconced in <a href="http://twitter.com/appliedsigns">Twitter</a> - believe what people are saying, it <span style="font-style:italic;">is </span>addictive. I think the reason it has caught on so well for business use is that it's fun. It's a fun, instant, dynamic way to get your brand out there and connect with people you might never have had any contact with otherwise. Which can only be good for business! Apart from the many business contacts, friends, customers and IBW and IIA members I have connected with, I am also now following John Mayer, Stephen Fry, MC Hammer, and have even received a private message from Yoko Ono. Seriously, that made my year! <br /><br />As of today we have 204 followers and we were ranked 355 in a recent <a href="http://blog.irishblogs.ie/2009/03/13/top-100-irish-twitterers-getting-the-most-irish-twit-love-latest/">survey of Irish Twitterers by Irish Blogs</a>. Give twittering a go. And be sure to follow us at http://twitter.com/appliedsigns<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Some Useful Sites For Twitterers</span><br /><br /><a href="http://blog.irishblogs.ie/2009/01/23/table-of-twitterers-with-most-irish-following/"> Top 100 and Top 1000 Irish Twitterers</a><br /><br /><a href="http://nearbytweets.com/">NearbyTweets:</a> Find Twitterers Near You or By Location & Keyword - great for business searches<br /><br /><a href="http://www.irishblogs.ie/tweets/">Aggregator of Irish Tweets</a> - follow http://twitter.com/irishblogs to be included in the stream.<br /><br /><a href="http://twitterholic.com/">Twitterholic.com:</a> Find the most prolific Twitterers (lots of big names in here)<br /><br /><a href="http://whoshouldifollow.com/">WhoShouldIFollow.com:</a> Find Twitterers similar to those you already follow<br /><br /><a href="http://strawpollnow.com/">StrawpollNow.com:</a> Create Simple Polls on Twitter<br /><br /><a href="http://www.rememberthemilk.com/services/twitter/">RememberTheMilk.com:</a> Use Twitter as a to-do list and reminder service<br /><br /><a href="http://grouptweet.com/">GroupTweet.com:</a> Tweet in Private to a select group of friends or colleagues<br /><br /><a href="http://twuffer.com/">Twuffer.com:</a> Schedule Tweets in advance<br /><br /><a href="http://twittad.com/">Twittad.com:</a> Advertise on a particular Twitterer's profile or monetize your own page<br /><br /><a href="http://twalala.com/login">Twalala.com:</a> 'Mute' or filter certain twitter updates to streamline your twitterstream <br /><br /><a href="http://twerpscan.com/">TwerpScan.com:</a> Scan for Twitter Spammers<br /><br /><a href="http://useqwitter.com/">UseQwitter.com:</a> Get notified when someone un-follows you<br /><br /><a href="http://www.twellow.com/">Twellow.com:</a> Search the Twitter Golden Pages<br /><br /><a href="https://easytweets.com/">EasyTweets.com:</a> Brand and Trend tracking on Twitter<br /><br /><a href="http://www.tweetwheel.com/">Tweetwheel.com:</a> See your followers and their followers graphed in a 'wheel'<br /><br /><a href="http://twitterless.com/">Twitterless.com:</a> Graph your followers over time and track un-follows<br /><br /><a href="http://sxoop.com/twitter/">Twitter Mosaic</a> Create a visual mosaic of your followers to display on blogs etc.Applied Signs and Displayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14909888152196756032noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4358778035672448246.post-30489231207884215922009-03-06T16:18:00.004+00:002009-03-06T17:09:47.830+00:00More Customer Comments...Our Testimonial page on the website is now full to capacity, so I'm going to add the latest batch here...<br /><br /><br />' We would just like to say a big thank you to yourself and Declan for<br />all your help with the presentation. It all turned out really well in the end<br />(despite all the last minute changes). Our client Jurys Inns were also <br />very complimentary.' <br /><br />Siobhan Ward, <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Urban Innovations.</span><br /><br /><br /><br />‘…thanks for all the help. The stand looked great and worked very well… Apprec all your help and advice…’ <br /><br />Mona Reilly,<br />Director,<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Team PR Reilly.</span><br /><br /><br /><br />… Thanks for getting the stands turned around so quickly – they look great… <br /><br />Aisling Donovan, <br />Marketing Executive,<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Aer Arran.</span><br /><br /><br /><br />… It has been a pleasure doing business with you. … very professional…<br /><br />Michael Sweeney,<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Rally Ireland.</span><br /><br /><br /><br />… Your guys fitted the sign yesterday and did a good job. Am very happy with how it worked out.…<br /><br />Daniel Kearney, <br />General Manager, <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Iveagh Fitness Club.</span>Applied Signs and Displayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14909888152196756032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4358778035672448246.post-50256157673341218592009-02-25T09:47:00.010+00:002009-04-30T13:44:33.280+01:00Part Four of Display Product Guide – Signage<span style="font-style: italic;">Signage - aka Signs, Internal Signage, External Signage, Plaques, Fascia, Lettering, Totem Signs, Slat Signs, Freestanding Signs, Building Signage, Wayfinding Signs, Directional Signs - </span><span>Not to be confused with - </span><span style="font-style: italic;"> Vehicle Signs, Window Graphics, <a href="http://www.appliedsigns.ie/display-stands-page28538.html">Portable Signs</a>, <a href="http://www.appliedsigns.ie/flags--banners-page.html">Banners & Flags (see parts 1 -3).</a></span>
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<br /><a href="http://www.appliedsigns.ie/signage-page.html">Signage </a>usually refers to some marking used to identify a building, to offer information or to brand a premises. As mentioned above there are portable variations when it comes to signage but this entry will focus on the static signs which would make up the more traditional portion of this product sector.
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<br />One of the most common forms of building signage, both internal and external, and arguably one of the most attractive, is cut lettering. This is where individual letters are cut or formed from <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kA0sTm2Tw-c/SaVDlOGV3TI/AAAAAAAAAK0/NkWLCPmYA8o/s1600-h/Fitz+Club.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kA0sTm2Tw-c/SaVDlOGV3TI/AAAAAAAAAK0/NkWLCPmYA8o/s400/Fitz+Club.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306722042644913458" border="0" /></a>perspex, metal, wood etc. These letters stand proud from the surface they are attached to. This type of lettering is very eye-catching and custommisable but can only be used with lettering of a decent size - smaller lettering will have to be attached to a panel rather than individual letters attached to a wall, for example. A good supplier will be able to include a cut-out of most logos in this of sign.
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<br />Another type of well known sign is a neon sign - famous for their visibility - but these signs are very delicate and expensive to maintain. These are rapidly being replaced by LED signs which are just as visible and are cheaper to produce and less temperamental than neon! As with most sign types, there are standard neon signs available ('vacancies' for example) or you can have a custom sign made which will cost more and take a bit longer.
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<br />Also highly visible are backlit signs - very professional looking signs that can be replied upon to draw attention to your office or shop. Perspex is the most popular choice for the face of these signs as it allows a degree of light through, although laser cut stainless steel is also popular (the light shines through the cut portions). Again you can stick to stock shapes to save time and money, or custom order a sign for an individual look. For these and neon signs you will have to consider a power source for your sign and may need to engage an electrician.
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<br />Indoor signs, directional signs and those used in industrial estates or retail centres often incorporate slat or totem systems, which allow elements of the sign to be changed without replacing the whole sign. Another option here is a fingerpost sign, which consists of a pole to which various arms can be attached, all pointing in different directions. Consistency is key here so make sure your supplier can replicate or replace the slats in the future to keep a uniform look.
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<br />Building signage can also be in the form of flat aluminium panels, with vinyl or digital print applied. A more refined look can be achieved by having the edges 'turned back' or using a metal edging as a border (border can also be used as a feature if its in a contrasting colour or texture). <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kA0sTm2Tw-c/SaVE1Nr3eZI/AAAAAAAAALE/6alCNpans9o/s1600-h/Quinn+Croke+Park+Digital+Print+Internal+Sign.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 215px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kA0sTm2Tw-c/SaVE1Nr3eZI/AAAAAAAAALE/6alCNpans9o/s400/Quinn+Croke+Park+Digital+Print+Internal+Sign.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306723416923404690" border="0" /></a>Temporary building signage can be made from foamex or a similar lightweight substrate, with digital print or vinyl applied. Make sure these signs are over-laminated if they are for outdoor use though. Consider materials such as anodised aluminium or finished dibond which are durable but allow you to customise your look with a wood laminate, or hammered metal or brushed metal finish for example.
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<br />Brass plaques mounted on wood have traditionally been used as smaller signs beside office doorways or reception signs. These give a traditional and formal image but because the materials and
<br />labour required are expensive these are a dear option. A more contemporary version is a stainless steel plaque or 'reverse tray' sign, or a glasslook plaque, which still look very professional and are also generally cheaper than brass plaques.
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<br />When you haven't got a wall to fix your sign to, you can use posts to support the sign or hang the sign from a support if you have a sheltered area to do so. Bear in mind that sinking posts will often require concrete to be cast and fitting signs at great heights will incur extra labour costs and the hire of a cherry picker or crane.
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<br />Health and Safety and Braille signs are often available in stock versions which will save a lot of money and time - custom versions of braille signs especially will take time to produce and incur a premium. Make sure you comply with regulations for <a href="http://www.hsa.ie/eng/FAQs/Safety_Signs/">Health and Safety</a> and <a href="http://www.ncbi.ie/">Braille</a> signs, available by clicking on the above links.
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<br />Of course, your needs or wants may not fit into any one category, or maybe your premises does not provide any easy or obvious place to support a sign. In that case your only option is to contact a custom signmaker with a good track record to engineer something specifically for you.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kA0sTm2Tw-c/SaVEFTmcJ9I/AAAAAAAAAK8/uxszPkUu_lg/s1600-h/Fitzwilliam+Sign.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kA0sTm2Tw-c/SaVEFTmcJ9I/AAAAAAAAAK8/uxszPkUu_lg/s400/Fitzwilliam+Sign.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306722593877534674" border="0" /></a>
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<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Things to look out for when ordering signage:</span>
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<br />**Check what stock options are available, as opposed to custom made signage, to save you time and money
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<br />**Think about where you want the sign to go - the higher the position the more it will cost, but this may be offset with extra visibility achieved. Is it necessary to sink poles to support your sign? Is it in an exposed area where it could be damaged by harsh weather or vandalised?
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<br />**Make sure your signage is fit by an expert - the heavier the sign material and the more elements involved, the more important this is, both for durability and safety. For very heavy installations the services of a civil engineer are advised.
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<br />**Engage a designer who specialises in designing for large format uses - a sign must be easily legible to be useful and this type of design differs greatly from business card or web design for example.
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<br />Applied Signs and Displayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14909888152196756032noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4358778035672448246.post-71480424688235573882009-01-15T15:16:00.005+00:002009-01-15T15:52:56.506+00:00Rally Ireland to Kick Off FIA World Rally Championship 2009The Northwest of Ireland will be alive with the roar of engines from the 29th January to the 1st February, when Rally Ireland takes place in Belfast, Fermanagh, Tyrone, Sligo, Leitrim, Donegal, Cavan and Roscommon. This event marks the beginning of the championship, an honour traditionally given to the Monte Carlo Rally. Seeing as this is only the 2nd time that Ireland has hosted a round of the FIA World Rally Championship, this is a huge achievement, and one that can only benefit the local economy - the last Rally Ireland attracted over 250,000 spectators and generated €48 million in revenue. Further information is available <a href="http://www.rallyireland.org/about/rally-ireland">here</a> and <a href="http://www.discoverireland.ie/northwest/what-to-do/World-Rally-2009.aspx">here</a>. And oh yeah, if you attend, keep an eye out for one of the 1000+ signs we produced for the event...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kA0sTm2Tw-c/SW9bHo2ue9I/AAAAAAAAAKY/l23hqAF7LQ8/s1600-h/Rally+Ireland+%2709+Signs"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kA0sTm2Tw-c/SW9bHo2ue9I/AAAAAAAAAKY/l23hqAF7LQ8/s400/Rally+Ireland+%2709+Signs" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291548273967791058" border="0" /></a>Applied Signs and Displayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14909888152196756032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4358778035672448246.post-7046968812554618882008-12-23T11:12:00.003+00:002008-12-23T17:11:37.222+00:00We Will Return To Work on the 5th JanuaryWe are now closed for the Christmas and New Year break! Have a great festive season.Applied Signs and Displayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14909888152196756032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4358778035672448246.post-43611557636266674802008-12-23T09:30:00.009+00:002008-12-23T11:08:23.299+00:00Applied Signs & Display find Work Life Balance at the European ParliamentEarlier this month the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions held their '<a href="http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/events/2008/epdec2008/index.htm">Living and Working in Europe Event</a>' at the European Parliament. Applied Signs & Display's involvement was to produce and set up various portable displays at the parliament buildings in Brussels.<br /><br />Topics covered at the event included migration, flexicurity, active aging and working time.<br /><br />This was an impressive job which used the space and light of the building well, and by all accounts it was fun to set up too (especially for the alpinists who hung the hanging signs!).<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kA0sTm2Tw-c/SVDE5BuYjAI/AAAAAAAAAJI/mOWEq3dc4LQ/s1600-h/eurofound+051.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kA0sTm2Tw-c/SVDE5BuYjAI/AAAAAAAAAJI/mOWEq3dc4LQ/s400/eurofound+051.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282938846900161538" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kA0sTm2Tw-c/SVDFbfMuSxI/AAAAAAAAAJY/2sQS37BZcz4/s1600-h/eurofound+050.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kA0sTm2Tw-c/SVDFbfMuSxI/AAAAAAAAAJY/2sQS37BZcz4/s400/eurofound+050.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282939438927596306" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kA0sTm2Tw-c/SVDGIV2xSvI/AAAAAAAAAJw/PWe9ya4HPVk/s1600-h/eurofound+024.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kA0sTm2Tw-c/SVDGIV2xSvI/AAAAAAAAAJw/PWe9ya4HPVk/s400/eurofound+024.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282940209513712370" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kA0sTm2Tw-c/SVDFoT5lkQI/AAAAAAAAAJo/3T8cRYYaDTI/s1600-h/eurofound+060.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kA0sTm2Tw-c/SVDFoT5lkQI/AAAAAAAAAJo/3T8cRYYaDTI/s400/eurofound+060.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282939659232841986" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kA0sTm2Tw-c/SVDFhtkKPMI/AAAAAAAAAJg/GjEqhah1o90/s1600-h/eurofound+030.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kA0sTm2Tw-c/SVDFhtkKPMI/AAAAAAAAAJg/GjEqhah1o90/s400/eurofound+030.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282939545863208130" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kA0sTm2Tw-c/SVDFHw-UHGI/AAAAAAAAAJQ/O1QtTWWCoXg/s1600-h/eurofound+043.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kA0sTm2Tw-c/SVDFHw-UHGI/AAAAAAAAAJQ/O1QtTWWCoXg/s400/eurofound+043.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282939100101614690" border="0" /></a>Applied Signs and Displayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14909888152196756032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4358778035672448246.post-72952042630266296612008-12-12T12:50:00.003+00:002008-12-12T12:57:11.887+00:00Peugeot 4007 in Action at Top Gear LiveJust got some great images through of the Peugeot 4007 in action at Top Gear Live, graphics by Applied Signs & Display! Let me know what you think...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kA0sTm2Tw-c/SUJfgUQzQeI/AAAAAAAAAJA/h6SAHVfmLSk/s1600-h/Peugeot+ramp+roof+CRW_2612+lo+res.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kA0sTm2Tw-c/SUJfgUQzQeI/AAAAAAAAAJA/h6SAHVfmLSk/s400/Peugeot+ramp+roof+CRW_2612+lo+res.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278886722031272418" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kA0sTm2Tw-c/SUJfbbnvFKI/AAAAAAAAAI4/uokTDnfyHes/s1600-h/Peugeot+4007+wheel+up+CRW_2607+lo+res.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kA0sTm2Tw-c/SUJfbbnvFKI/AAAAAAAAAI4/uokTDnfyHes/s400/Peugeot+4007+wheel+up+CRW_2607+lo+res.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278886638107169954" border="0" /></a>Applied Signs and Displayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14909888152196756032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4358778035672448246.post-40750958456835924352008-12-09T10:01:00.004+00:002008-12-09T10:15:46.663+00:00The Apprentice Final - And Other Recent TV Appearances!Our work has once again appeared in TV3's <a href="http://www.independent.ie/national-news/apprentice-brenda-wins-job-thriller-1567908.html">The Apprentice</a>, and God were we proud! Our Swift Banner Stand produced for Temple Street Children's Hospital was placed beside finalist Nicky as she made her introductory speech. It didn't help her to win the series but Nicky's team raised €18000+ for the hospital during the charity auction, and we like to think that the curl-resistant, ultra-matte finish Swift Banner didn't hurt!<br /><br />We can also be seen on your screens at the moment, on the ad for Jason Byrne's new DVD, <a href="http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=139279638">The Byrne Identity</a>. We produced the colourful backdrop stand - its amzing how versatile and imposing a simple flat pop up stand can be.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kA0sTm2Tw-c/ST5FR7A1hXI/AAAAAAAAAIw/ZOsEvdnuMCo/s1600-h/DSC00343.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kA0sTm2Tw-c/ST5FR7A1hXI/AAAAAAAAAIw/ZOsEvdnuMCo/s400/DSC00343.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277731987526092146" border="0" /></a>Applied Signs and Displayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14909888152196756032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4358778035672448246.post-66591994784994060272008-12-04T10:25:00.003+00:002008-12-04T12:14:59.066+00:00Our Newsletter Archive12 months after our first e-newletter was published, you can access an archive of our newsletters below...<br /><br /><a href="http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs096/1101885055485/archive/1101894764834.html">December '07</a> <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /><a href="http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs096/1101885055485/archive/1101958841680.html">January '08</a><br /><a href="http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs096/1101885055485/archive/1102059642366.html">April '08</a><br /><a href="http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs096/1101885055485/archive/1102142276158.html">June '08</a><br /><a href="http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs096/1101885055485/archive/1102289835892.html">October '08</a><br /><a href="http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs096/1101885055485/archive/1102345555183.html">December '08</a><br /><br /></span>And you can join our mailing list <a href="http://www.appliedsigns.ie/">here...<br /></a><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /><br /></span>Applied Signs and Displayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14909888152196756032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4358778035672448246.post-67506840042480719562008-11-28T10:17:00.007+00:002008-12-01T14:25:36.446+00:0012 Pain-Free Ways To Cut Exhibiting Costs...<span style="font-style: italic;">... without sacrificing your success at the event.</span><br /><br />1) Take a smaller space at the exhibition and maximise your impact with extra <span style="font-style: italic;">lighting</span>, which has been shown to<span class="bodytext"> increase awareness of your display by <a href="http://www.exhibitoronline.com/tips/tip-display.asp?counter=664">30 to 50 percent.</a> Lighting can be hired from just €50 per event.<br /><br />2) Another way to maximise your presence even in a small display space is to use some <span style="font-style: italic;">movement</span>. <a href="http://www.exhibitoronline.com/index.asp">Exhibitor Online</a> claims that people are naturally drawn to moving objects such as product demonstrations, gobos and <a href="http://www.appliedsigns.ie/display-stands-page28533.html">spinning signs</a>.<br /><br />3) Save shipping costs by choosing the<span style="font-style: italic;"> lightest</span> possible stand material - Aluminium weighs just 25% what timber or laminate weighs.<br /><br />4) For a </span><span class="bodytext"><a href="http://www.appliedsigns.ie/display-stands-page28517.html">multi-panel stand</a>, </span><span class="bodytext">include one complimentary-colour panel at the design stage </span><span class="bodytext">which can be replaced in future without worrying about colour-matching with the rest of the panels. You may not plan to <span style="font-style: italic;">change a panel</span> now but a many exhibitors will have new product or event to promote over the years, and will save by replacing just one panel rather than reprinting the entire set.<br /><br />5) If you want to impress your competitors and potential clients with a <span style="font-style: italic;">new stand</span> at each event, hiring will greatly reduce your costs. You can have an <a href="http://www.appliedsigns.ie/display-stands-page28521.html">L-shaped stand</a> at one event, an <a href="http://www.appliedsigns.ie/display-stands-page28517.html">S-shaped stand</a> at the next, <a href="http://www.appliedsigns.ie/display-stands-page28533.html">a plasma display</a> at another, and if you and your designers are clever you might not need to purchase new graphics each time. This will also rule out any storage problems or costs.<br /><br />6) Remember that <span style="font-style: italic;">theft</span> can be a problem at trade shows and protect your valuables accordingly. Investing in some lockable equipment and security cables for larger items with save money in the long run. Keeping expensive products and samples on display inside your space will keep them secure <span style="font-style: italic;">and</span> entice clients to enter your booth.<br /><br />7) </span><span class="bodytext">Look after your display equipment. Avoid dropping any hardware as this can loosen screws and springs, and cause chips or cracks which age the stand. Graphic elements are the most vulnerable part of your display so follow guidelines for <a href="http://www.appliedsigns.ie/home-page41301.html">maintaining graphic panels</a></span><span class="bodytext"> to keep them looking fresh and professiona</span><span class="bodytext">l. You will get years and years of use from your display with <span style="font-style: italic;">proper care</span>.<br /><br />8) If you use a set up service, <span style="font-style: italic;">plan ahead</span> to allow the fitters plenty of time to set up, at a time that suits them. If access is only available after hours, or you organise this service at the last minute, you may have to pay overtime fees increasing your overall cost. The same applies to graphic design & production charges.<br /><br /></span><span class="bodytext">9) Buy a display system or stand with a decent <span style="font-style: italic;">warranty</span>, and one that can be mended in your home country to save time and shipping costs.</span><br /><span class="bodytext"><br />10) Buy a stand that is made of connecting parts or <span style="font-style: italic;">components </span>- you can learn to set these up yourself, saving on set up fees, and each can be replaced separately if needs be, saving you a fortune compared to replacing an entire single-piece display.<br /></span><span class="bodytext"><br />11) If you are looking for a bigger or newer display, use your existing elements as a base. With a skillful exhibit company, you can reuse, revamp, <span style="font-style: italic;">upgrade </span>or disguise your existing equipment in a whole new display, at a fraction of the cost of starting from scratch. (Especially true if you have invested in quality items to begin with).<br /><br />12) Re-use what you have in terms of <span style="font-style: italic;">graphics </span>also. When getting new design work done, check your existing files and artwork for high resolution images, logos and backgrounds that can be reused, tweaked and incorporated into your new design. In the hands of an experienced designer, these can be transformed into something totally new, and providing these elements will save you on stock photography and redrawing fees. If you are unsure about what can be used, send everything you have to your designer to sort through.<br /><br /></span>Applied Signs and Displayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14909888152196756032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4358778035672448246.post-62474424075941763372008-11-25T09:42:00.012+00:002008-12-01T12:36:24.420+00:00A Retrospective - The CEO Forum Through The Years<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kA0sTm2Tw-c/SSvJBi2mLoI/AAAAAAAAAHw/6wAIS7_AXKE/s1600-h/CEO+%2708+c.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kA0sTm2Tw-c/SSvJBi2mLoI/AAAAAAAAAHw/6wAIS7_AXKE/s400/CEO+%2708+c.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272528817140149890" border="0" /></a><br />As we have done for 14 years now, we recently had the pleasure of supplying the backdrop for the Enterprise Ireland & Deloitte CEO Forum in Dublin Castle.<br /><br />The return of the event got me thinking of the various designs and venues through the years, and I thought it would be fun to post up some of the photos we have of the backdrops we have produced and built over the years. There are some gaps in our photo records which I will try to fill in if possible. Which is your favourite?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 0, 204);">1994</span> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kA0sTm2Tw-c/STPEHanpFAI/AAAAAAAAAIg/zgsosX6TQb4/s1600-h/CEO+1994+crop.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 295px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kA0sTm2Tw-c/STPEHanpFAI/AAAAAAAAAIg/zgsosX6TQb4/s400/CEO+1994+crop.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274775220264702978" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 0, 204);">1995</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kA0sTm2Tw-c/STPELZk2aGI/AAAAAAAAAIo/PYxwVFANS1E/s1600-h/CEO+1995+crop.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 318px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kA0sTm2Tw-c/STPELZk2aGI/AAAAAAAAAIo/PYxwVFANS1E/s400/CEO+1995+crop.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274775288704034914" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 0, 204);">2000</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kA0sTm2Tw-c/SSvQWyTyNLI/AAAAAAAAAH4/_URCA3sStdM/s1600-h/Enterprise+Ireland+Conference+Backdrop+-+Airplane.jpg.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 332px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kA0sTm2Tw-c/SSvQWyTyNLI/AAAAAAAAAH4/_URCA3sStdM/s400/Enterprise+Ireland+Conference+Backdrop+-+Airplane.jpg.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272536878647751858" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 0, 204);">2004</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kA0sTm2Tw-c/SSvRp6zY9eI/AAAAAAAAAIQ/V8R93BAAKnA/s1600-h/Conference+Stage+backdrop+for+CEO+Forum.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kA0sTm2Tw-c/SSvRp6zY9eI/AAAAAAAAAIQ/V8R93BAAKnA/s400/Conference+Stage+backdrop+for+CEO+Forum.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272538306856941026" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 0, 204);">2005</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kA0sTm2Tw-c/SSvRfARuIdI/AAAAAAAAAII/e7b0Wl0H91k/s1600-h/CEO+Portable+Conference+Backdrop+%2702.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kA0sTm2Tw-c/SSvRfARuIdI/AAAAAAAAAII/e7b0Wl0H91k/s400/CEO+Portable+Conference+Backdrop+%2702.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272538119347773906" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 0, 204);"><br />2006</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kA0sTm2Tw-c/SSvRykViYiI/AAAAAAAAAIY/TrdGWgJJfMA/s1600-h/Leaders+in+innovation+Stage+Backdrop.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 294px; height: 188px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kA0sTm2Tw-c/SSvRykViYiI/AAAAAAAAAIY/TrdGWgJJfMA/s400/Leaders+in+innovation+Stage+Backdrop.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272538455444972066" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 0, 204);"><br />2007</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kA0sTm2Tw-c/SSvRauL67KI/AAAAAAAAAIA/_EGPpY0AdM4/s1600-h/Ceo+07+Portable+Display+Stage+Backdrop.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 299px; height: 213px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kA0sTm2Tw-c/SSvRauL67KI/AAAAAAAAAIA/_EGPpY0AdM4/s400/Ceo+07+Portable+Display+Stage+Backdrop.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272538045772131490" border="0" /></a>Applied Signs and Displayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14909888152196756032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4358778035672448246.post-91119696236790267272008-11-14T09:40:00.003+00:002008-11-14T10:15:34.079+00:00Free Tradeshow Toolkit - Prepare and AssessTwo of the areas integral to exhibiting are often over looked - the 'before' and the 'after'. Companies are often quite gung-ho about exhibiting, and when they are at the show, they often do a very good job and fulfill their targets regarding prospects, leads, sales etc. However, there may be a lack of planning - sometimes the decision to exhibit is taken at a late stage, so time for planning was sacrificed. Sometimes there isn't sufficient time to order the display stand you want, so you sacrifice the look or your space. Sometimes we are just so eager to get going and meet the right people that we don't set out clear, quantifiable goals and targets. And oftentimes we are so shattered and relieved when the show is over, or busy fielding sales enquiries and gearing up for the next one, the last thing we are about to do is analyse in depth our experience at that tradeshow. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.ceir.org/">The Center for Exhibition Industry Research</a> realises this, and they have a provided a free, onlinhe resource to help exhibtors with both planning and analysis before and after shows. Their website provides what they call the 'ROI Toolkit'. The name is important - this tool is going to help you ascertain the Return On Investment you get from exhibiting, and this the crux of your experience at the show. Was it worth the time and money invested? What worked and what didn't? What will we do differently next time? How will we go about implementing these changes? Essential questions to ask. Check out the <a href="http://roitoolkit.exhibitsurveys.net/Home/Welcome.aspx">ROI Toolkit</a> to explore this tool.Applied Signs and Displayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14909888152196756032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4358778035672448246.post-62053700383463477782008-10-29T12:54:00.003+00:002008-10-29T13:11:22.540+00:00Teamwork to Convert Marketing Efforts into SalesI read an interesting post today on Todd Ebert's <a href="http://toddebert.typepad.com/bad_marketing/2008/06/cmo-council-releases-mindboggling-research-study.html">B2Bad Marketing blog</a> about how important it is to have integrated marketing and sales functions in any company. This is not a new idea, and I was surprised to see that, according to recent research, less than 20% of companies say that their Sales and Marketing teams are extremely collaborative. Is this due to fear of competition or pressure on the behalf of the two departments, or is it due to the sheer difficulty of co-ordinating these two functions?<br /><br />To make the process easier, I like seedsofgrowth.com's <a href="http://www.seedsofgrowth.com/collaboration-huddles-and-35-other-ways-to-improve-sales-and-marketing-teamwork">35 Ways to Improve Collaboration in Sales and Marketing</a> - especially no.s 1, 5 and 35.<br /><br />I also love Todd Eberts analogy of a <a href="http://toddebert.typepad.com/bad_marketing/2008/01/marketing-shoul.html">Marketing Department as a Motor-racing Pit Crew...</a>Applied Signs and Displayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14909888152196756032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4358778035672448246.post-48888180907501959212008-10-24T12:32:00.005+01:002008-10-29T12:53:40.843+00:00Stock Clearance Display Items<table id="textEdit" class="ArticleBorder BlockMargin" style="background-color: rgb(225, 230, 232);" width="100%" bg border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0"> <tbody><tr> <td style="color: rgb(163, 169, 171);font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;" styleclass="style_MainText" rowspan="1" colspan="1"><div style="color: rgb(85, 128, 160);font-family:Comic Sans MS,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14pt;" styleclass="style_ArticleHead" align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 51, 51);"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Stock Clearance Display Items</span> </span></span></span></div><span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(94, 94, 94);"><br />No need to forsake purchasing because of the ecomonic doom and gloom - just buy smarter!</span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(94, 94, 94);"> Due to our recent stock take, we have a variety of display items available on a limited basis only this month.<br /><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(94, 94, 94);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Items include Banner Stands, Portable and Outdoor Flagpoles, Scrolling Signs, Pop Up Frames, Poster Frames, Pavement Signs, Banners and Brandable Portable Fridge Units!</span></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(94, 94, 94);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Perfect for Seasonal Promotions & End-Of-Year Budgets...</span></span></span><br /></div><span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(94, 94, 94);"><br />Some are reconditioned, some are end-of-line, some are brand new, all are great value. This is a once-off, never-to-be-repeated offer.<br /><br />A small sample of the products included:</span></span><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(94, 94, 94);"><img name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.44" alt="Swift Roller Banner Stand" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs096/1101885055485/img/44.jpg?a=1102295071443" width="220" align="right" border="0" height="240" /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 153);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bestselling Nomadic Swift </span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Roller<br />Banner Stand</span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 153);">Normal Price: €399 + VAT</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 153);">Offer Price:€309 + VAT</span><br /></div><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 153);"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Nomadic<br />Pop Up<br />Display</span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 153);">Normal Price: €2775 + VAT </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 153);">Offer Price: €2075 + VAT</span><br /><img name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.45" alt="Nomadic Display Traveller Pop Up Stand" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs096/1101885055485/img/45.jpg?a=1102295071443" width="220" align="left" border="0" height="170" /><br /><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 0, 153);"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Floors-standing<br />Scrolling<br />Banner Stand<br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 153);">Normal Price: €565 + VAT<br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 153);">Offer Price</span><span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(94, 94, 94);"><img name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.46" alt="Floor Standing Scrolling Banner" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs096/1101885055485/img/46.jpg?a=1102295071443" width="176" align="right" border="0" height="326" /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 153);">:€365 + VAT</span> </div> <br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 153);"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Ceiling-Mounted<br />Scrolling<br />Banner<br /></span>Normal Price:€€275 + VAT<br />Offer Price: €195 + VAT</span><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 153);"><img name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.47" alt="Ceiling Mounted Scrolling Banner" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs096/1101885055485/img/47.jpg?a=1102295071443" width="240" align="left" border="0" height="203" /></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(94, 94, 94);"><br /></span></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(94, 94, 94);"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(94, 94, 94);"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;" ><span style="color: rgb(94, 94, 94);"><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 153);"><br /><br />Coloured Vinyl Outdoor Banners<br /> (cut vinyl only)</span></span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 153);">Normal Price:€55 + VAT/square metre<br />Offer Price:€45 + VAT/square metre<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(94, 94, 94);"><img name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.48" alt="coloured Vinyl Outdoor Banners" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs096/1101885055485/img/48.jpg?a=1102295071443" width="378" align="right" border="0" height="261" /></span></span></div><span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(94, 94, 94);"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(94, 94, 94);"><img name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.52" alt="KoolKan Portable Brandable Fridge" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs096/1101885055485/img/52.jpg?a=1102295071443" width="216" align="right" border="0" height="293" /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 0, 153);"> Portable<br />Brandable Fridge</span></span></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(94, 94, 94);"><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 153);">Normal Price: €300 + VAT</span></span></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(94, 94, 94);"><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 153);">Offer Price: €125 + VAT</span></span></span><br /></div><span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(94, 94, 94);"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 153);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Heavy-Duty Poster<br />Holder<br />Pavement Sign<br /></span>Normal Price: €435 + VAT</span></span></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(94, 94, 94);"><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 153);">Offer Price: €305 + VAT<span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span></span><img name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.49" alt="Stormforce Pavement Sign/Poster Holder" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs096/1101885055485/img/49.jpg?a=1102295071443" width="192" align="left" border="0" height="335" /></span></span><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 153); font-weight: bold;">A1 Snap<br />Poster Fr</span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 153); font-weight: bold;">ames</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 153);">Normal Price: €75 + VAT</span><br /></span><span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 153);">Offer Price:€60+ VAT</span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(94, 94, 94);"><img name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.50" alt="A1 Snap Frame Poster Holder" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs096/1101885055485/img/50.jpg?a=1102295071443" width="191" align="right" border="0" height="300" /></span></span></div><span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(94, 94, 94);"><br /><br />Email sean@appliedsigns.ie for more information.<br /><br /><br /></span></span></td><br /> </tr><br /> </tbody></table>Applied Signs and Displayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14909888152196756032noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4358778035672448246.post-69170860841764602892008-10-14T17:16:00.004+01:002008-10-14T17:24:27.589+01:00Conference Backdrop for Concern Fighting Hunger ConferenceThis week we have designed and produced a backdrop Pop Up Display for Concern's Fighting Hunger Conference which takes place on Thursday. This event will feature contributions from Mary Robinson, Jeffrey Sachs, director of <a href="http://www.earthinstitute.columbia.edu/sections/view/9">The Earth Institute at Columbia University</a> in New York, as well as Kofi Annan in his capcity as Chairperson if the <a href="http://www.agra-alliance.org/">The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa</a>. Further details are available <a href="http://www.concern.net/what-you-can-do/fundraising-events/a1000227/Fighting-hunger-conference.html">here...</a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kA0sTm2Tw-c/SPTHe0_XSwI/AAAAAAAAAGE/YL3PvhcC7Lg/s1600-h/Concern.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kA0sTm2Tw-c/SPTHe0_XSwI/AAAAAAAAAGE/YL3PvhcC7Lg/s400/Concern.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257045997482625794" border="0" /></a>Applied Signs and Displayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14909888152196756032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4358778035672448246.post-82284607951110020972008-10-08T11:47:00.014+01:002008-10-08T17:54:01.567+01:00Plan Expo '08 Preview for ExhibitorsAs suppliers of Portable Displays to numerous regular <a href="http://www.expo-events.com/planexpo/index.htm">Plan Expo</a> exhibitors, including:<br /><br />Quinn<br />Kingspan<br />Henco Group<br />Contach Accessories<br />Easy Screed<br />Gerkros Heating Technology<br />Gypsum Industries<br />Bord Gais<br />Health and Safety Authority<br />Incontrol House Automation<br />Schneider Electric<br />Moy Isover<br />Newbridge Metal<br />Sustainable Energy Ireland<br /><br />among others, we are in the perfect position to give you a preview of the upcoming Plan Expo '08 event in the RDS. This show, taking place from the 4th to the 6th November, is in its 26th year, and is a perennially popular fixture in the construction industry's calendar. This year it will feature the Irish Home Builders Association Business Seminar and the EcoBuild sub-show, focusing on sustainable energy.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kA0sTm2Tw-c/SOzhw1IEeuI/AAAAAAAAAFU/0ce4AHgLuCM/s1600-h/Quinn1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kA0sTm2Tw-c/SOzhw1IEeuI/AAAAAAAAAFU/0ce4AHgLuCM/s400/Quinn1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254823094245423842" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kA0sTm2Tw-c/SOziBeGw6tI/AAAAAAAAAFc/FLlW3AVn4TQ/s1600-h/Kingspan+versatility+kit.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kA0sTm2Tw-c/SOziBeGw6tI/AAAAAAAAAFc/FLlW3AVn4TQ/s400/Kingspan+versatility+kit.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254823380123708114" border="0" /></a><br />The trend in Display Stands at Plan Expo has, for many years now, been <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kA0sTm2Tw-c/SOzheDzfbNI/AAAAAAAAAFM/aDwFTZ8T4Qg/s1600-h/DSC01498.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kA0sTm2Tw-c/SOzheDzfbNI/AAAAAAAAAFM/aDwFTZ8T4Qg/s400/DSC01498.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254822771768126674" border="0" /></a>towards stands with considerable height, and stands with attractive, robust aluminium elements. Longer extrusions can be used to to ensure that your display is seen above the masses of people and traditional displays, and custom finials can be used to make sure that your corporate colours or logo is clearly on display.<br /><br /><br /><br />Another display element growing in popularity is plasma screens and moving or revolving elements which grab the eye. Using modular displays these items can easily be incorporated into even the smallest display, and the beauty is that these stands are fully modular and reconfigurable so if your next exhibtion space is larger, smaller or a different shape your stand can be adapted to suit. This display hardware is available to buy and hire so there is no need to sacrifice impact for budgetary reasons.<br /><br /><br />If you have any questions about exhibiting at Plan Expo '08 don't hesitate to <a href="http://www.appliedsigns.ie/contact-page.html">contact us</a> by phone or email.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kA0sTm2Tw-c/SOzil9SL3qI/AAAAAAAAAFs/6qXlxrX9PaU/s1600-h/E6+3.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 397px; height: 294px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kA0sTm2Tw-c/SOzil9SL3qI/AAAAAAAAAFs/6qXlxrX9PaU/s400/E6+3.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254824006968401570" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kA0sTm2Tw-c/SOzk1USt9QI/AAAAAAAAAF8/ApE3HVMfee8/s1600-h/northwood+5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 391px; height: 293px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kA0sTm2Tw-c/SOzk1USt9QI/AAAAAAAAAF8/ApE3HVMfee8/s400/northwood+5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254826469865944322" border="0" /></a>Applied Signs and Displayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14909888152196756032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4358778035672448246.post-80489756556070352542008-10-03T09:50:00.006+01:002008-10-03T16:46:03.172+01:00Colours & Shapes - What do they matter in Corporate Design? Part 1A week or two ago I read <a href="http://www.nomadicdisplay.com/blog/post/2008/09/Show-your-true-colors.aspx">"Show Your True Colours"</a> on Nomadic Display's Blog, and it got me thinking about the effects of colours on design, particularly for signs, display stands, logo design and large format print.<br /><br />I learnt that colours have inherent qualities, and this has to be even more important for large scale displays or logo signs which are big enough to cover the side of a vehicle or building. Most of us know the basics: - red conveys warmth, power, and passion, - pink can be playful, romantic or feminine, - blue and green are clean colours used almost exclusively by soap and toiletry makers - and orange can denote health, energy, vibrancy... <br /><br />But did you know that certain colours are subconsciously favoured by men or women, and I don't mean pink versus blue. According to <a href="http://www.joehallock.com/edu/COM498/preferences.html">Joe Hallock</a>, purple is generally disliked by men, as is turquoise and most warm colours, including orange and brown! One fact I found particularly interesting is the link between age and colour preference - apparently people of both sexes are less likely to favour green or orange as they age, and are more likely to go for brown and purple as they get older. How many companies take this into account when marketing to age-specific sectors?<br /><br />Product or Industry Sector should also be taken into account when choosing corporate colours: again there are traditional colours in corporate design such as green for health, agriculture and environmental sectors and blue for financial companies. But did you know that blue is a negative colour for Food and Beverage sectors - because blue is reported to be an appetite suppressant, as is black to a lesser extent. If you don't believe me just take a peek at these images of <a href="http://www.colormatters.com/appmatters.html">this yummy sushi</a> and see what I mean... This is apparently hardwired into our brains because blue is such a rare colour to occur in foods naturally. I wonder how has this has affected the comsumption of Hellman's Mayonnaise, Salt and Vinegar crisps, Blue Smarties, Avonmore milk and Rice Crispies over the years? Do you know <span style="font-style: italic;">anyone</span> who drinks Bombay Sapphire or Blue Curacao? Didn't think so! (For the sake of even handedness, check out this article which extols the genius of <a href="http://www.designtaxi.com/features.jsp?id=100412">Bombay Sapphire's signature colour and design</a> and let me know which sideof the fence you are on...)Applied Signs and Displayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14909888152196756032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4358778035672448246.post-69697200345578641782008-09-25T10:31:00.003+01:002008-09-25T11:04:10.072+01:00Applied Signs & Display in the Apprentice BoardroomWe crop up in the strangest of places! We are no stranger to film and TV work and our latest handiwork to appear on TV screens is a sign used in TV3's <a href="http://apprentice.tv3.ie/index.php?request=&tv3_preview=&video=936">The Apprentice</a>. We produced a simple Acrylic Plaque to designate the infamous Boardroom...Applied Signs and Displayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14909888152196756032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4358778035672448246.post-11008582940382083772008-09-24T17:00:00.005+01:002008-09-25T10:28:19.931+01:00New Design & Rental Libraries to Help You Choose the Perfect StandWe have just launched two great new tools to take the pain out of choosing an exhibition stand design, whether you will be buying, renting or augmenting your existing equipment! With the new <a href="http://appliedsigns.ndlibraries.com/designs/search.aspx?category_id=26">Nomadic Design Library</a> and the new <a href="http://appliedsigns.ndlibraries.com/rentals/search.aspx?category_id=18">Nomadic Rental Library</a>, both available online, clients can search by a variety of categories to focus their search and easily explore different options at the click of a button.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Search Filters include:</span><br />- Size: From 3m to 12m Plus<br />- Shape: Inline Stands, Island Stands, Peninsula Stands, as well as Counters, Kiosks and Others<br />- Minimum & Maximum Price<br />- Add-ons/Features Including: Height up to 4.87m., Backlighting, Lockable Conference, Storage or Meeting Area, Computer Workstation & Product Display<br /><br />If you have any questions at all about using these facilities, don't hestitate to contact us on 01 8712300 or info@appliedsigns.ie.Applied Signs and Displayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14909888152196756032noreply@blogger.com0