Practical articles on print, packaging and branded merch, written in plain terms.
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Coated vs uncoated paper, side by side: how each stock handles photos, text, color and touch, where matte fits in, and which one suits your brochure or cards.
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Business holiday card messages for clients, teams and partners, plus how to sign them, when to send holiday cards, and how to print cards that feel personal.
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Company swag ideas your team will actually use: what to pick, how to brand it quietly, how to get sizes right and how to make reorders easy for a growing team.
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Corporate gift ideas for clients that get used, not tossed: how to pick the item, set a budget, add your logo with taste and get gifts out before the holidays.
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Packaging insert ideas that hold the product, make the box easy to open and say thank you. Compare trays, foam, pulp and printed cards, and what to skip.
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Paper vs BOPP labels, finishes, core size and unwind direction, and when custom roll labels beat sheet labels.
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Business card finishes compared: thick stock, soft touch, foil, spot UV, embossing and letterpress. See which upgrades are worth paying for and how to pick.
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Office wall graphics for lobbies, conference rooms and glass doors. Compare SEG frames, lightboxes, canvas, window clings and floor graphics, and see when each one fits.
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Cannabis packaging for flower, pre-rolls and edibles from a Berkeley, CA company. What to look for in a supplier you can trust, and the questions to ask.
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Custom shipping boxes with logo, from mailer boxes to shipper boxes. See the styles, sizes and print choices, and how PLC Print in Berkeley, CA can help.
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Custom shopping bags with a laminated finish and ribbon handles. See what makes a retail bag worth keeping, and how PLC Print in Berkeley, CA can help.
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Your brief and our team to call. What marketing fulfillment services cover, and when to hand over the whole project.
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How each method works, what it costs, and how to choose for brochures, packaging, labels and branded apparel.
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