Oregon Printing Communications

10/16/2024

We recently made a big decision: to merge Oregon Printing Communications with another Ohio printer called Promotional Spring. Last week, our CEO, Judd Plattenburg, sent the following letter to our customers:

Dear Friends:

The biggest responsibility of running a business is meeting the needs of your customers — both the ones standing at your counter today, and the ones who will hopefully come into your shop years into the future.

As I envision where the printing and communications industry is headed, I see more data analysis, more personalization, and more integration with omnichannel marketing campaigns. It’s an exciting future. To continue to meet your communications needs and offer reasonable pricing in that future, though, I realized that we were going to need a lot of investment. With the sophistication of printing equipment increasing every year, and technology life cycles getting shorter, simply keeping up was going to be a challenge.

To help take Oregon Printing Communications to the next stage, I’ve been actively searching for the last year for the right partner. During that search process, my most important requirement was making sure the needs of our customers and our team members would continue to be met.

About six months ago, I sat down with the CEO of a company called Promotional Spring out of Miamisburg, Ohio. Dennis and I quickly connected over our customer-first mentality. While I was looking for someone larger than Oregon, I still wanted a partner who felt like a neighborhood printer: someone who, like us, concentrates on meeting customer needs first, with the confidence that success will follow.

Promotional Spring is a larger shop than Oregon, with more in-house capabilities. Like us, they operate on the HP Indigo platform, with larger, next-level equipment. This allows for wide-format printing, more signage, and bigger jobs that can be completed in-house — offering customers more options, faster turnaround, and competitive pricing.

So, by the end of October, Oregon Printing Communications will officially merge with Promotional Spring. The new company will operate under the Promotional Spring name, with all operations moving to Miamisburg.

While the production will no longer happen in Dayton, you’ll continue to see me downtown. In fact, you may see more of me, as I’ll now be able to dedicate all my time to what I love most — meeting with people, generating ideas, creating campaigns — rather than also running a business behind the scenes.

Several longtime Oregon team members are making the move, too. Like me, they’re excited about the future possibilities and the continuation of our people-first culture.

I thank you for your support over the years, and I look forward to continuing our work together in this exciting next chapter. You’ll be hearing more details soon, but if you have any questions or concerns, please reach out anytime.

Sincerely,
Judd Plattenburg

08/06/2024

Have you gotten out and about recently in Five Rivers MetroParks? We’re fortunate to have such a great network of walkways, bikeways and trails right here in our backyard – plus all the live programs they put on. We’re proud to support their work, both by printing their annual report and by making regular donations to keep our natural spaces healthy and vibrant. Thank you for all you do!

06/20/2024

Remember the QR code? In 2010 it was the next hot thing. In 2020 it brought you restaurant menus without a side-order of germs. In 2024, it connects your print and online materials, making “multi-channel” marketing seamless for customers and donors. Learn more in our latest blog on the role of technology in effective fundraising.

Part Three: Using Technology to Enhance Your Story Previously, we discussed the importance of an emotionally powerful story and how to craft narratives that resonate with your audience. Now, let’s look at technology’s influential role in amplifying your storytelling. A recent Forbes article high...

06/03/2024

When we were asked to create printed materials for the Springfield Museum of Art – Ohio’s only Smithsonian-affiliated museum – we knew our work really had to shine. We took that literally, and we created this folder with a spot UV finish. We’re grateful to SMoA for trusting their brand with us. We’re also really lucky to have world-class art exhibits and workshops right here in Ohio. Check out their summer events and plan a trip! https://www.springfieldart.net/?time=current-exhibitions

05/17/2024

Facts and figures legitimize your work, but stories speak to the "why" – why your mission matters, and why people should donate. See our latest blog post for how to use storytelling for effective fundraising.

Crafting Your Fundraising Story In fundraising, a powerful story can make the difference between a simple glance at your creative work and a generous donation. Last month, we discussed why a good story is crucial in transforming abstract data like factoids and infographics into engaging narratives t...

03/27/2024

This week, Judd is off to the races: no, Oregon Printing Communications is not at the Indy 500, but Dscoop’s Edge Indy, a cutting-edge printing technology convention gathering HP Users from across the nation.

Come say hello if you’re here—if not, stay tuned for more coverage from Oregon Printing’s experience!

03/22/2024

Character, conflict, journey, resolution—what do these have to do with Oregon Printing? They’re key elements of a good story and, more importantly, driving factors in a donor’s decision to give to your cause. Facts and figures can only go so far towards making a difference; a good story can go even further.

Learn more about Storytelling in Fundraising in Part One of our latest blog series:

Part One: The Power of a Good Story Pick up any fundraising direct mail, and you’ll be presented with an array of factoids, infographics, and pleas for donations. Often, the storytelling feels like mundane data or bullet points that summarize the goals of a campaign. But sometimes you discover a s...

03/04/2024

For Oregon Printing Communications, fundraising isn’t just business; it’s personal. Thanks to our experience with crafting impactful, captivating campaigns and leveraging the latest in printing technology, we’re more than your friendly neighborhood print shop.

Don’t take our word for it, though! Let our track record do the talking. We gathered insights for success from last year’s efforts for our latest blog post, out now.

As 2024 starts to quickly unfold, it’s important for organizations to shift their fundraising strategies into high gear. Simply reusing an old mail list and updating last year’s creative probably won’t cut it. In today’s increasingly competitive marketplace, you must understand donor engagem...

02/23/2024

Whether creating a collaborative space for experimentation or working against the clock to finish a job on crunch time, Oregon Printing Communications doesn’t stop at filling your order—our print shop delivers creative, impactful solutions that tell our clients’ stories through the power of personalized design. Dig into the possibilities for your next project:

In case you haven’t been paying attention to what’s happening in the printing industry, you might be surprised to learn just how much digital technology has transformed the client’s both visual and tactile experience. Now clients can employ a wide range of special digital printing techniques t...

02/06/2024

We have exciting news at Oregon Printing! We're thrilled to share that our leadership is evolving. After 30+ years of incredible growth, our president and CEO Judd Plattenburg is passing the torch to Mike Green, our right-hand man from day one. Judd will remain at the helm as owner and CEO, while Mike steps up as president. The journey continues, and we're committed to maintaining our quality and service excellence--visit http://bit.ly/3w5ZR70 to learn more about what's ahead!

12/22/2023

11/20/2023

It seems like we all tolerate a bad customer experience every day. It makes sense to us that a good marketing plan starts with making sure your customers have a great experience at every touchpoint possible. Checkout our latest blog at https://bit.ly/3G6XjXO