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11 Jan 2011
RPM Creative strengthens its offering with Computer Generated Imagery (CGI)

RPM Creative use the latest visualisation technologies and software applications to accurately create 3D models, photorealistic imagery and walk-through animations. [...]
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11 Jan 2011
How QR Codes can enhance your print and help your business

An absolute must-have for 2011 and no marketer can afford to overlook this one. We first reported the emergence of Quick Response (QR) Codes in our Dec 2009 edition [...]
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11 Jan 2011
Augmented Reality (AR)

Definitely one to watch - Augmented Reality (AR) blurs the line between what's real and what's computer-generated by enhancing what we see, hear, feel and smell [...]
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7 Oct 2010
Who said "there's no craft left in the print industry"?

When property experts Carter Jonas called upon the services of RPM to produce an invitation for major clients and prospects, we knew we had to produce something special.  [...]
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6 Oct 2010
OMG! The rise of the three-letter acronym

Three-letter acronyms have their origins in biological sciences and their practical advantage in truncating lengthy terminology gained popularity in computing during the 1980s. More recently, OMG, FYI, LOL, etc... has peppered text messages and with over 5 trillion texts [...]
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4 Oct 2010
ECCO Autumn Winter Campaign

ECCO stores will soon be decked in their Autumn Winter colours with a series of point of sale items produced by RPM. Ovals, banners, posters, competition forms and entry boxes are on display as part of the latest promotion to encourage shoppers to try on a pair of shoes and win an exclusive limited edition watch by Skagen Denmark. [...]
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30 Jul 2010
Get set for 2011 with VAT-free Direct Mail

OK, so it may still be summer and 2011 does seem a long way away, but with the Chancellor's planned rise in VAT on 4th January, from 17.5% to 20%, it could be that marketing departments for financial services clients turn to the tried and trusted VAT-free pack to help stretch their budget further. [...]
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30 Jul 2010
Case Study: Soft & Furry Investments

Just when we thought we'd seen it all, along came serial entrepreneur Rory Sweet with this outrageous take on the trusty business card. [...]
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29 Jul 2010
Case Study: Bath Building Society

Bath Building Society recently appointed RPM to produce its AGM pack, mailed to 14,000 members [...]
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11 Jan 2011
Why you should consider RPM web-to-print

RPM, one of the UK's leading exponents of web-to-print is changing the way print is purchased with its ground-breaking Pageflex Storefront technology. [...]
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2 Jun 2010
IPEX 2010

RPM were out in force at IPEX, the global technology trade show for print, publishing and media at the NEC in Birmingham in May. Our team checked out the very best in what's new, discovering new opportunities and trends that will help give your marketing a competitive edge. Here's a summary of our best discoveries.  [...]
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26 Mar 2010
The Original Metal Box Company

We were delighted when British designer Clifford Richards commissioned RPM to produce a product launch leaflet for the Original Metal Box Company in time for the Top Drawer Spring Show in Earls Court, London. [...]
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26 Mar 2010
Case Study: Cardwave Services

Cardwave Services, a leading technology services company appointed RPM to manufacture and project manage a series of digital media packaging inserts, sleeves and user guides as part of a movie launch for one of the world’s leading entertainers. [...]
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14 Jan 2010
Ever wondered how they do that?

We’ve all seen a magazine with a CD or sachet attached to the cover or received a membership card adhered to a carrier sheet or letter. Ever wondered how they do that? Well, it’s not done by Nana as she is far too busy knitting Shreddies. [...]
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14 Jan 2010
Dyson unveil Air Multiplier™ fan

Dyson unveiled its latest product in October with the launch of the Dyson Air Multiplier™ fan – it works very differently to conventional fans. RPM were successful in winning the contract for the much-coveted product brochure with 5 key factors instrumental in Dyson’s decision to opt for the Swindon-based company.  [...]
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30 Dec 2009
Quick Response / 2D Barcodes - the next big thing in 2010

With an estimated 200,000,000 'smart phones' in use by 2009, another new media format is rapidly emerging. It is becoming more important than ever that print service providers recognise the effect of these competing channels and adopt an integrated approach to print.  [...]
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17 Dec 2009
Design, artwork and print for multiple products and multiple offices

Clients often need variations on a theme for their design and printing. For example, different office details on stationery, different selections of product in catalogues and targeted messages from standard background layout. This is variably called ‘database led print’, ‘variable data print’ and ‘web-to-print’. [...]
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19 Nov 2009
What? No sealer!

Tewkesbury-based Mosaique Design Consultants were taken aback when RPM purposely chose not to seal flagship publication Sanctuary Housing Annual Report & Accounts. [...]
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19 Nov 2009
Two continents, three time zones and seven days

Yes that was the backdrop for the production of this year’s conference guide for RSA Conference Europe; Europe’s premier information security conference. [...]
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10 Nov 2009
Carter Jonas Auction Catalogue

RPM’s growing reputation in the web-to-print sector was given a further boost with the successful production of the Carter Jonas Land and Property Auction Catalogue. The 20-page 4 colour catalogue was produced entirely online with RPM’s best-in-class Pageflex technology. [...]
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18 Jul 2009
RPM in strategic deal with ROI360

RPM have signed a partnership agreement with intelligent marketing provider ROI360. [...]
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18 Aug 2009
RPM in advanced talks with major automotive repair franchise

RPM's advanced web-to-print offering could be the deciding factor for a major UK automotive repair franchise looking to place their marketing collateral with one service provider. [...]
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