TGI’s roots are in print and typesetting, we have a deep history in traditional offset printing, we pioneered digital, short-run printing, invested in large format equipment, but we owe our success to something we love – technology.

We have a love affair with technology in marketing. Embracing technology has kept us alive and has allowed for our old friend, print, to come to life again. Never shying away from new technology, we are constantly changing and creating solutions for all of our clients’ needs.  We use technology to make the execution and distribution of print more efficient.

We also mix it up by using email, cross media, and video to leverage our communication abilities- things that print used to be the only medium for. That’s why TGI is always evolving, to stay on the forefront and embrace new forms of technology; it’s what gives us our edge. 

Here are 3 reasons why we love technology in marketing:

1.Variable Data Technology

Individualized marketing campaign touches are now easier than ever to create because of the wonderful technology out there, and are way more effective. There are ways to customize offers and messages, execute in multiple languages, incorporate fields of personalized information throughout materials such as recipient’s first and last names, city and state where they live or work, company and more.

Sending out generic standard marketing messaging is no more! As variable data technology enhances, we can produce marketing materials from web-to-print. Content can be relevant, both in messaging and imagery.

Personalization encourages more interaction and engagement from your clients, and with all the technology out there to allow personalization from web-to-print, it is now easier than ever.

Printed marketing can be sent out at high speeds, with low costs, and can be completely customized to each recipient. From wide format printing, to digital printing, the development of greater technology in print allows for endless options. There are various substrates, types of inks, lamination and ways to create custom die cut edges, so you can have the ability to create something than completely stands out from the typical printed piece. From floor to ceiling, to your mailbox, make sure to make your messaging stand out.

In email and electronic marketing, you develop campaigns with variable data and content, develop in multiple languages, and add personalized images. Develop Purls that include the client’s information, and help encourage the client to interact with your campaign.

 2. Digital Technology supports print

Adapting new technology is a must, especially in the printing industry. Emerging technologies allow us to make printing more effective, from web portals, to tracking and inventory control, to cross media campaigns we are always combining digital technology with print.

Using print in conjunction with digital marketing helps reinforce messaging. Combining print and digital, for example the use of QR codes in print to connect to the web allows for more interaction from your clients. When you use multiple forms of interactive media alongside of print, there is a greater impact on your clients, it encourages interaction and adds another way to recognize your brand. Combine channels to create multi-touch, highly personalized marketing campaigns.

Marketing portals (online ordering sites) assist the distribution of branded marketing materials. Because of this technology, our clients save time and money in the distribution of their marketing collateral. From static sell sheets to dynamic charts, from business cards to 64 paged booklets- print is now more efficient to manage than ever. Many portals include electronic media campaigns, incorporating micro-sites, web banners, ads, emails and video for ultimate impact. Whether your organization orders materials locally or throughout the world, it has never been easier to order, send and track print.

3. Marketing opportunities are everywhere

“Turn heads and grab attention by using all of the real estate available” is a philosophy being spread by many marketing professionals, and we are right with them. Marketing dollars are moving away from in-home advertising, and more towards out-of-home advertising. Marketing to consumers while they are in public places, in transit, in waiting, and retail environments, is on the rise.

There are so many opportunities surrounding us to develop great marketing materials. We have invested heavily in multiple technologies, so that the options for our clients are endless.

The capabilities in electronic marketing and print marketing are outstanding. Social media and email marketing allows for direct or indirect contact with clients, and helps increase interaction. We can tailor interactions and messaging towards individual customers, segmented groups or company wide. Thanks to electronic marketing technology, we stay on the forefront with our clients.

Print technology has come a very long way, from inks to substrates, there are so many opportunities out there to customize print and help companies make an impact. We pioneered digital, short-run printing with partners like Indigo and Heidelberg, and now have even more capabilities in print because of our HP Latex 3000. Outdoor advertising, retail POS/POP signage, events and exhibitions and wall coverings are just a few things that this new technology allows us to do.

Improving on our technology allows us to create more options for all of our clients.

There are so many opportunities for print, walls, windows, bus shelters, trade show events, and even branding throughout offices, it’s important to adapt to the change in technology. From floor to ceiling we got you covered!

We aim to continue our love affair with technology, but will never turn our back on our old friend, print. Continuing to embrace technology has kept us alive and is what will keep our print prosperous. Make an impact on clients, wow them with your various capabilities in technology and most importantly, don’t give up on print. Remember that print will not die, embrace new technologies and allow for print to evolve.