Cottrell Printing

United States Post Office Announces QR Code Postal Discount

2011-06-01T10:21:00.000-06:00

Who says that an old dog can’t learn new tricks? The USPS announced that from July 1, 2011 through August 31, 2011, they will offer a 3% discount on all first and standard automated postage rates if the mailing piece has a QR code (Quick Response Code) on the outside or the inside of the piece.

Why? The USPS wants to show the effectiveness of multi-channel marketing by linking printed direct mail pieces to mobile technology.

To assist you in taking advantage of this limited-time promotion, Cottrell Printing is offering to create and place the QR Code within the provided marketing piece at no additional charge.

Therefore, it would be a great time to consider adding a QR Code to your current marketing piece or to think about sending out that mailer that you’ve been contemplating.

We encourage you to contact your account manager at Cottrell Printing for details on how we can assist you in taking full advantage of this unique offer.

As with any promotion, there is some ‘fine print’ to be aware of, but you can find all the official regulations and details here: http://www.prc.gov/docs/72/72480/Not.Pr.Ad.MobileBarcode.pdf

Our Web to Print Solution

2010-11-01T15:31:00.000-06:00

In our constant effort to adapt and evolve, Cottrell Printing has formed a partnership with Hewlett Packard that has enabled us to offer a ‘Web to Print’ solution for our customers. For those who aren’t familiar with Web to Print, we would like to offer you our description of the services and value this system can provide.

Through the ‘Smart Stream’ software, backed by HP, we have the resources to create a user friendly and efficient business to business print ordering portal. Our goal in offering this system is to develop a relationship with our client that goes beyond the idea of only being a printing vendor. We aim to become your partner in the printing industry.

How it works:
Every Web to Print solution is unique. We set up an online storefront for your business that is custom designed to reflect your needs and branding style. In order to provide you with a system that fits your specifications, we like to hear your input on any and all aspects of your store. We have the equipment to produce a wide range of print collateral. This collateral can be designed by you, or feel free to utilize our team of skilled graphic artists. Included in the many strengths of the Smart Stream software is the capability to design variable data input templates. This means you have the ability to design and customize collateral set to your branding specifications. Once each item in your store is set up, you can give access to your employees to begin ordering their personalized version of your branded material.

Our online ordering solution provides our partners with convenience, simplicity and an efficient process through a direct portal to easy ordering of all your printed materials.

Cottrell Printing Launches Their New Website

2010-09-06T09:29:00.001-06:00

We are thrilled to announce that our new Company Website is going LIVE on September 8, 2010. As a leader in print and integrated marketing services, our goal of this new site is to assist you in ways to attract, interact and react to your clients.

At Cottrell, we are convinced that if you take a minute to review our cutting-edge services, it will solidify that we are not your 'typical marketing print provider.' And you will see that we are not stratified with the ‘status quo,’ nor should you be stuck with a marketing service provider who is.

Thank you for your time and enjoy our new site.