2009 June

Donna Salazar Leaving Prima To Design Signature Line

June 29, 2009 By Nancy Nally Leave a Comment

Donna Salazar announced on her blog in mid-June that she has departed her design position at Prima to design a signature line of her own. Salazar’s new company will remain anonymous until a CHA-Summer announcement, apparently. She indicated, however, that she will continue to appear in the monthly Prima Studio videos.

Her new logo will consist of her signature and her name printed on labeler tape:

Salazar posted some sneak peeks of the new products a few days ago. It appears the look will be very vintage in style, in line with much of the current trend in scrapbooking.

Update: Salazar has announced the name of the company she is designing for. Read the Scrapbook Update story about it.

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Customer Service Rep – Anna Griffin

June 28, 2009 By Nancy Nally Leave a Comment

The following scrapbook-related job is listed as currently available:

Customer Service Representative – Anna Griffin (Atlanta, GA):

Anna Griffin Inc. is seeking a Customer Service Representative for its Atlanta, GA headquarters. The position is full-time, 8-5 M-F, and pays $15/hr plus benefits.

Responsibilities include taking inbound phone calls and answering consumer questions about products, taking orders from wholesale customers, checking product availability, and processing payments.

Qualified applicants should have at least two years experience in customer service or have a college degree in accounting or bookkeeping. Strong computer skills are required, including proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook. Experience with EDI is a plus.

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Don’t Forget Paperclipping Newsbreak Live!

June 28, 2009 By Nancy Nally Leave a Comment

Don’t forget to catch the live taping of Paperclipping Newsbreak on Monday at 1pm eastern time. Noell Hyman and I will be talking about the latest scrapbooking news topics, including of course more CHA news as CHA-Summer gets closer. If you use Twitter, use the hashtag #pcnb to ask questions during the taping!

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Filed Under: News

Plano Seeking Graphic Designer

June 26, 2009 By Nancy Nally Leave a Comment

The following scrapbook-related position is listed as available on Monster.com:

Graphic Designer – Plano Molding (Plano, IL):

Plano Molding is seeking a full-time Graphic Designer for its Plano, IL headquarters to create marketing materials primarily for its product lines for women (Caboodles and Creative Options) but also for its other lines. Materials to be created include hang tags, labels, carton artwork, sell sheets, advertisements, POP’s, and shelf signage. Responsibilities will also include photographing products, and updating websites.

Qualified candidates should be proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator and QuarkXpress for Mac. Knowledge of Flash software also desired.

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Marketing Link Roundup Thursday

June 25, 2009 By Nancy Nally 3 Comments

Here’s a collection of links that have crossed my desk recently that are relevant to scrapbook businesses:

How To Photograph Your Product To Enhance Your Online Sales In Four Easy Steps (Digital Photography School) – Whether you are a crafter selling on Etsy or a store or manufacturer, it can never hurt to improve your product photography skills. These tips aren’t just for those with fancy equipment – they can help even point-and-shoot owners.

72 Stunning Business Cards That Will Blow You Away (Freelance Switch) – If you need inspiration for your next business card, this collection will give you plenty of food for your creativity. These aren’t your father’s business cards!

Get The Most Out Of Your Welcome Email (iMedia Connection) – All retailers should have an email newsletter, and this article explains the importance of the first email contact with a new sign-up to your mailing list, and how to get the most out of that “welcome” email.

What Social Media Isn’t (Social Media Explorer) – As big a fan as I am of social media, there are limits to what it can do. It can’t work miracles. Social Media Explorer gets very blunt about what you can’t expect social media to do for your company.

Filed Under: Business