On this indoor magnet dressed in a popular red and white Santa hat and matching silk bow tie is Ricky.  However, Ricky was not always this stylish and privileged. Ricky grew up on the streets, beaten and tortured by the neighborhood kids he was rescued by Patricia. A loved member of Magnets.com customer service team, and cat lover.  One meow from Ricky Patty knew he was here to stay and immediately had to get medicine for the allergies. She then maxed her credit card with vet bills and endured the scratching and biting that was part of house training this rascal cat.

Words cannot express what a big heart Patty has, but when we take a look at this custom magnet and deep into Rickys’ green eyes you can start to feel it.

Putting your pets on magnets is such a nice alternative to a throw away Christmas card. Agree? Comment and you could win your Pets face on a Magnet!

Keep Calm and Carry on, has been my mantra all week.   It’s been a really crazy week.   It’s now finally Friday, and seeing these Custom oval magnets in production, I just had to call the owner Mary Beth and ask to use these bad boys as our Magnet of the Week!

This design was made in 1939 by the British Government intended to raise moral during the beginning of the Second World War.   The posters were rediscovered in 2000 and have been re-issued by tons of companies as a decorative theme for major labels and products.

In this case these magnets are being sold in a nautical themed retail store, visit them online: http://www.shipshatch.com/

The New England Center for Homeless Veterans had their logo made into custom shape magnets.  As you can see, their custom logo is of 2 dog tags chained together with information about the company written on the tags.   We think it’s a great idea for promotional magnets and a very clever design!

Based in Boston the Mission of the New England Center for homeless Veterans is to extend a helping hand to homeless men and women veterans.  Veterans gave the ultimate sacrifice to our beautiful country, and we thank the NECHV for their continued support and care.

Steve Richert got diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in high school.  At the same time he was diagnosed he learnt about climbing in a unit in PE.  He knew instantly that climbing would be part of his life, but what he didn’t know then, was that his diagnosis would influence his motive to climb.

Today, 13 years later Steve is an avid climber, a man of purpose, and soon to be film maker.   Steve is taking on a huge challenge of determination and endurance.  Climbing for 365 days!!  Starting January 1^st 2012, and climbing all over the USA and Canada.  You can view his schedule here, http://www.livingvertical.org/365-challenge/

Originally motivated by inspiring those with a chronic illness to use outdoor fitness to manage their health, Steve and his wife have reached far beyond that and are reaching out to all youth to get active and be responsible for their health and well being.  They will be sharing their experience by filming a documentary of their adventures.

Being responsibility with Diabetes means constant awareness of your body, self reliance and accountability.   What far better way to learn about yourself, see your health improve and to see your goals achieved than climbing a mountain or a really big rock!?!?

Please visit: http://www.livingvertical.org/

Stock Logo has collected the past logos of some of the most famous companies.  Then with tongue firmly planted in cheek, they predict what the ‘future’ logo may look like.  Loving Apple and Starbucks.

Got an art team? Feeling like killing time on  hump day?   Send us your logo – before and after for a 10% coupon!

Every few weeks we make magnets for the Backstage Artist Lounge.  Their very cool designs reflect their own unique style and the bands they tour with.

“The Backstage Artist Lounge business model creates value by taking brands on tour, creating content, attracting publicity, supporting artists, promoting festivals/tours, and producing the exclusive artist area backstage at major concerts where sponsors connect with talented bands for product sampling and relationship building opportunities.”

This week I chose one of their most recent designs, and just had to throw in an image of  Marcos, Guitarist from the band P.O.D. who is posing with one of our Magnets.  We are so proud and feeling a little bit rockstar, we are thinking studded belts for all!

As the “voice” of Magnets.com, the customer service team consists of many talented people. The Spotlight would like to introduce you to one of those talented people: Jason Tabucbuc. Starting in early February of this year, Jason has been giving sound customer service and advice to many customers. Adept at helping customers navigate our Web site and respond to any type of design question, Jason has been a valuable asset to the team.

Q: What do you feel the most important role of customer service is at an e-commerce company?

A:  A large part of Magnets.com and Customized Stickers’ success comes from treating customers with the utmost respect while also providing a unique personalized, caring touch. I strongly believe that customer service is a company-wide commitment, not just a department. Therefore, everyone here plays an important role in building long-term customer relationships.

Q: How do you feel about your fellow co-workers in the customer service department?

A: We make a great team. They’re my heroes, especially Adam and Cody.

[Editor’s Note: For more insight on Adam, see Blogging Magnet’s Spotlight on April 22, 2011; as for Cody, this cute and lovable German Shorthaired Pointer is Magnet.com’s Director of Security.]

Q: Thinking back about your first day on the job, what was the most important aspect of your role that you’ve learned so far?

A: Just have fun. Magnets.com is a great company to work for. I love being on the phone and helping customer’s with their needs.

Jason just reiterates the point that we here at Magnets.com pride ourselves on having the best customer service in the industry. They are well-versed at helping you with all your orders and needs. Give us a call and you will see for yourself. With that, Magnets.com would like to wish safe and fun Memorial Day.

Let’s visit the marketing team again and introduce you to Matthew. Matthew joined the company in late January of 2011 as product manager and brings many years of experience in various industries (Marketing Communications, Human Resources Consulting, and Promotional Products) to the department.

Q: What do you love most about Magnets.com?

A: In this world of economic uncertainty, especially in the business world, I love the fact that Magnets.com is expanding. Whether it is purchasing other companies or hiring people almost on a weekly basis, it is comforting to know that the leadership of this organization is confident in its product and message and continues to grow.

Q: What’s the best part about being a Product Manager?

A: That’s an easy question . . . I enjoy looking for new products to expand our current offering of quality product. I specifically look for products that will make any promotional campaign a success for our customers who purchase them at cost effective prices.

Q: Since you are a history buff, what’s your favorite period?

A: I have a few in fact. My top three though will have to be the American Revolution, American Civil War and Ancient Greek history. I enjoy reading and discussing all types of history but these three have to be my favorite. Sometimes I amaze my colleagues by answering tough trivia questions about presidents long past. In addition, if you give me a town name in New Jersey, I can tell you if there were any battles or skirmishes in that town during the American Revolution.

Q: What’s your favorite word?

A: Petrichor – it’s the name of the scent that rain makes on dry ground…you know that smell, especially in the summer. It comes from petra, the Greek word for stone or earth and ichor, the blood or fluid that flows in the veins of the Greek gods of mythology.

That is a pretty cool word and I know exactly what that word describes. Stay tuned and read the next Spotlight series from Blogging Magnets.

Today we look at a dazzling question asked throughout the ages —–”will magnets stick to your colleague? Being all things magnets, we took the bull by the horns looking for answers.

For today’s experiment, one of our graphic designers Andreas was kind enough to volunteer himself -and just a wee bit of his dignity- for the sake of science and human knowledge.  And speaking of bull, of popular (and cute) cow shaped magnet was randomly selected and put to the test.

Before

After

So, today’s carefully controlled experiment proves a 25 mil magnet won’t stick to your colleague.  Indeed, a bit of a letdown, at least in our book.