Independent Graphics

06/05/2026

Despite the idea that “paper kills trees,” the U.S. forest industry plants more trees than it harvests.

06/03/2026

The paper you print on is part of your brand.

A flimsy flyer sends a bad message. The right stock, weight, and finish can make the difference between a piece that gets kept and one that gets tossed.

Gloss or matte? Soft-touch laminate? 80lb or 100lb? These decisions matter more than most people realize.

Not sure what's right for your next project? Reach out; we're happy to help.

05/28/2026

Send the world's best dimensional mailer, wait a week, then follow up, and you are back to cold calling. In our latest blog post, learn the golden window for B2B mail follow-up and the simple question that beats asking, "Did you get my package?"

https://www.independentgraphics.com/servicecenter/resources/news_archive.html/article/2026/05/28/with-b2b-direct-mail-follow-up-timing-is-everything

05/27/2026

In a mailbox full of plain envelopes, texture gets noticed. High gloss, spot varnish, embossing, foil stamping, and soft touch finishes are just a few of the ways to make your mailer stand out. The right finish does more than look good. It keeps your brand in someone's hands a little longer.

05/22/2026

This weekend, amid the celebrations, let's pause to hold gratitude in our hearts for all those who made the ultimate sacrifice for this country.

05/20/2026

Your brand is not what you say it is. It is what your customers believe it is. If you are not controlling that narrative, the marketplace will.

Every impression, every interaction, every message you send is shaping how people see you. Make sure you are the one doing the shaping.

Need help? Give us a call!

05/15/2026

The right image in the right context does more for a brand than any amount of copy. The wrong one quietly undermines everything around it. In our latest blog post, we break down the six types of marketing images and how to match each one to its goal.

https://www.independentgraphics.com/servicecenter/resources/news_archive.html/article/2026/05/15/the-six-types-of-marketing-images-and-how-to-choose-the-right-one

05/12/2026

05/08/2026

Your print materials are competing for attention before anyone reads a single word. Print finishing techniques are what make someone pick up a piece and actually engage with it.

· Spot UV coating pulls focus to the details that matter most
· Embossing and debossing add a texture people can actually feel
· Foil stamping gives you a premium look no screen can match
· Soft-touch lamination creates a velvety finish that's impossible to put down
· Die-cutting throws the rulebook out and gives your piece a shape nobody expects

Good design gets you in the room. The right finish makes you unforgettable.

05/06/2026

A little Printspiration for you this Wednesday morning!

There are so many ways Print can help your company thrive, from brand awareness to direct mail, signage to packaging. The possibilities are endless.

Reach out to us to learn how we can put Print to work for you. It's what we do!