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Magnets.com is the Official Magnet of the Backstage Artist Lounge!

August 23rd, 2010 · Informative, Introduction, Other, Promotions

We’re huge supporters and fans of all types of music -from local to large scale, loud to mellow.  Heck, we even have several musicians on staff.  So, when presented with the opportunity to become the official magnet of the Backstage Artist Lounge, a private lounge installed backstage at major music festivals where sponsors connect with bands for product sampling and relationship building opportunities, we jumped at the opportunity.

By major music festivals, we mean events like Sonic Boom featuring Weezer, Rise Against, and Bad Religion, and the KROQ Epicenter Festival featuring Eminem, Kiss, and Blink 182.  So, if you attend a show and happen to see some awesome magnets scattered about, chances are they’re from Magnets.com.

Stay tuned for pics. of our magnets on the road with these famous music acts!

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New Magnets.com Web site: Choose the Thickness of Your Magnets

August 23rd, 2010 · About Magnets.com, Custom Magnets, Informative, Introduction, New Web site, Other

As a prior entry detailed, we recently introduced a Value Buy business card magnet produced with the same print and finish you’ve come to expect from Magnets.com, all on slightly lighter magnetic material (20 vs. 25ml).  Given customer feedback we expected a good deal of traction, but were taken aback by their sheer popularity:  since introduction, our value buy business card magnets have accounted for over 50% of all business cards sold on Magnets.com.  Talk about a hit.

That got us thinking:  why not put our customers in the driver’s seat, enabling them to choose the thickness of their magnets?  Brilliant, indeed!  With our new Web site set for launch later this year, you’ll be able to choose from three magnet thicknesses which, like today, are composed of approximately 77% recycled raw materials:

  • Premium:  a full 30ml thick.  Simply the best, highest quality magnet on the market.  Capable of holding 5 sheets of paper.
  • Standard:  our current standard magnets, 25ml thick.  And by 25ml, the magnetic portion makes up 20ml and the printed paper and laminate covering about 5ml.  Capable of holding 4 sheets of paper.
  • Value:  20ml thick, the same as our current Value Buy business card magnets.  Capable of holding 2 sheets of paper and great for mailing.

Choosing the thickness and price point of your magnets… just another reason to stick with Magnets.com.

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New Magnets.com Web site Sneak Peek

August 10th, 2010 · About Magnets.com, Coupon code, New Web site, Offers and discounts, Promo code, Promotions

The entire Magnets.com staff and our team of vendors have been hard at work designing and developing our new Web site, scheduled for launch later this year.  Filled to the brim with the newest online and e-commerce goodies, many of which our customers have asked for, some highlights include being able to:

  • Track the status of your order
  • Design your magnets online
  • Choose the thickness of your magnet
  • Easily place reorders
  • Share your design with friends, family, and colleagues alike

Of course, it’ll also be easier to use and much prettier.  But don’t just take our word about the whole pretty thing –why not take a sneak peek and let us know what you think!?  What’s more, while taking a look you’ll come across a promo. code that is good for 10% off your next order, if used before 8/31/2010.  Just a little token of appreciation to all our loyal customers.

Save some money (and time), and make your message stick with Magnets.com.

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New Magnets.com Web site: Save Designs and Share with Friends, Family, & Colleagues

July 22nd, 2010 · Custom Magnets, How To, Informative, New Web site, Other

Let’s say you’re knee deep designing a custom magnet for your business (as a prior entry detailed, you’ll have the option to design your magnets from scratch, customize hundreds upon hundreds of design templates, upload your own completed artwork, or have us design your magnets).  All of a sudden your boss calls and needs you to put out a fire.  Ten minutes ago.  What to do with the lovely magnet design you’ve worked so hard on?

Forget starting from scratch:  on the new Magnets.com Web site you’ll have the ability to save any and all magnets you design -no matter where in the design process you are- so you can seamlessly jump back in when the fire’s out or when you have a moment.  What’s more, with the ability to share any and all of your designs with friends, family, and colleagues via any social media platform (or even plain old e-mail), you’ll be able to receive feedback or simply share your cherished design, all with just a few easy clicks.  Talk about a practical stress reliever…

Check back to learn about additional features that will be available on the new Magnets.com Web site, scheduled for release late this summer.

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Here’s a Pretty Sweet Promotion -Save 20% on Your Next Order with a Golden Ticket!

July 20th, 2010 · Coupon code, New sales, Offers and discounts, Other, Promo code, Promotions

We’re unleashing our inner Willy Wonka: *any and all* orders placed today through Tuesday, August 3 2010 will be shipped with your very own Golden Ticket (an actual magnet, why of course), good for 20% off your next order. Pretty sweet, huh?

To redeem your savings simply use the promo. code found on your Golden Ticket when placing your next order. It’s that easy!

Note: The Golden Ticket promo code expires on 12/31/2010, and is only good for one order.   Savor the sweet savings, and make your message stick with Magnets.com.

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Get 2011 Calendar Magnets at the Lowest Cost of the Season!

July 13th, 2010 · Coupon code, Offers and discounts, Promo code, Promotions

Sure, with the country in the midst of near three digit temperatures and humidity levels are not terribly far behind the Fall season and end of the year are sure to be no more than wishful, passing thoughts.  However, with calendar magnets priced at the lowest cost of the season, the time to think about ramping up your sales, advertising, and marketing efforts for this year and next has never been better or timelier.

Highly popular with real estate agents, attorneys, florists, and anyone else looking for a cost effective and useful promotional product, now is the perfect time to order, what with 10% off custom calendar magnets, using promo. code 2011CalMag at checkout.

As always, use one of our many templates (dozens have been added!) or opt to have use design your custom calendar magnets free of charge, proudly displaying a logo, image, and your contact information.

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Use your Magnets for a Shot at a $200 Target Giftcard!

July 6th, 2010 · Offers and discounts, Other, Promotions

You already use your magnets to help grow your business.  Why not continue to do so for a shot at a handsome $200 Target giftcard?

On Friday, July 16 we’ll be holding a random drawing of everyone who posted a photo on our Facebook page of themselves, their business partner, brother, aunt —anybody using and/or showing off their magnets.  If you’re a bit camera shy fret not:  just use a photo or image of your magnets!  Simply post your photo between today and Thursday, July 15 to be entered in the drawing -it’s that easy.

Don’t wait: enter today for your chance at a mini shopping spree, and make your message stick with Magnets.com.

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*Winner to be announced July 16 on Facebook.  Only one submission per person will be counted*

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New Magnets.com Web site: Easily & Quickly Place a Reorder

June 22nd, 2010 · About Magnets.com, Informative, Introduction, New Web site

A relatively high percentage of day in, day out orders are customer reorders.  Although our current Web site enables customers to create an account, it does not store prior magnet designs or orders -customers need to either call or send us an e-mail when they want to reorder a magnet they previously ordered.  Not necessarily ideal, nor convenient, as indicated on our fairly recent Web site survey.  But that’s all changing…

When our new Web site is launched toward the end of summer, all prior magnet designs will be stored under each customer’s account, enabling quick and easy reorders, along with one click checkout!  A big, convenient time saver, indeed.  What’s more, this will help facilitate quicker delivery of your magnets –what’s not to like about that!?

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Get Free Shipping on all School Related Orders

June 15th, 2010 · Offers and discounts, Promotions

Although the 2009-2010 school year is just starting to wind down across the country, now is the ideal time to think about and plan for the next year, before hallways are once again crowded and the busy start of the new academic year quickly comes into full swing.  What’s more, add in the start of the Magnets.com 2010 Annual Back to School Promotion, and the time to order promotional school magnets has never been better.

Whether looking for academic calendar magnets, school contact magnets, or student group magnets, get free shipping, automatically taken at checkout, on all school magnets!  With dozens of new design templates to choose from, along with the option to use a purchase order, the choice is obvious.

Stay in front of students and parents alike, and make your message stick with Magnets.com.

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