Bundling or Kitting and eCommerce

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Buyers today expect flexibility and customization when it comes to shopping online. From Etsy to Amazon to BarkBox, eCommerce has evolved to meet the needs of consumers, spoiling us and setting expectations for custom experiences. How can eCommerce sellers meet modern buyer expectations? Bundling or product kitting (used interchangeably here) helps sellers customize a buyer’s…

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Package Right Manufacturing Puzzles and Board Games all Made In America

EPI Marketing Services’ sister company, Package Right, was featured this month in an article celebrating American manufacturers. This article is shared with their permission. ——————————— Package Right is an American company with nearly two decades of experience innovating the puzzle and board game manufacturing process. Based in Tipton, IN, each and every puzzle they produce…

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Building a Brand Through eCommerce, part 1

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Building a brand can take time. It also takes a certain tenacity. And at times, it takes a creativity that can feel a bit outside of our comfort zone. For many businesses, an online store with branded merchandise may feel like a waste. “We’re a widget company, not a clothing or sticker company.” We’ve heard…

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What is Store Profiling?

For nationwide retailers and franchises providing each of their locations with the exact marketing materials they need can seem impossible. Large locations may receive less than they require, while small locations may throw away half of the kit. Even with categorizing locations by size and providing kits to small, medium and large stores, it’s a…

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How to Avoid Obsolescence in Your Technical Publication Printing

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Obsolescence in printing can bring efficiency down and drive costs up. For any business, especially durable good manufacturers with a need for technical publication printing, it can prove difficult to manage. Each new version of a document can mean lost product as you destroy what’s printed and outdated, or confusion as old documents are phased…

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Six Tips for Promotion Planning (Part 2)

In part one of our two-part “Six Tips for Promotion Planning” we discussed the power of consumer promotions and the impact they can have on your bottom line. We also outlined the first three, in our list of six tips. We’ve abbreviated those here: Start with a goal in mind – doing so early in…

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Six Tips for Promotion Planning (Part 1)

Consumer promotions — such as premiums, rebates, sweepstakes, contests, games, and loyalty programs — are all great methods of engaging with consumers, attracting new customers, and enhancing brand loyalty. Consumer promotional marketing works to raise a customer’s interest in a brand and influence a purchase (or future purchases). They also work very well to make…

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Does a Website Redesign Really Matter?

Content marketing. User experience. Dynamic content. Inbound marketing. Responsive design. It’s a bit overwhelming for many business owners. With so many marketing agencies and marketing professionals touting website design, does a re-launch really matter? Not usually. However, when a company makes a shift in strategy and focuses on solving for the client, it does tend…

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