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!

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.

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.