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2020 – our printing predictions for this year

It’s 2020 and with a brand new year comes new trends and new priorities. As companies respond to changing needs from their customers and their own markets, it’s more important than ever to keep an eye on what might be coming around the corner. At Oxfordshire printers KMS Litho, we like to keep our ear…

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Why you should start 2020 with new business cards

Why use business cards? Some say business cards are dead but we don’t think so – as long as they look fantastic of course! We can help with sleek or detailed designs and advise on the use of pantone colours and metallics. When you are meeting someone face-to-face, whether at a networking event, a conference…

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Pantone spots and metallics – a guide on when (and when not) to use them

When our customers ask whether litho printing with Pantone colours or digital printing using CMYK colours will give them the best results, we always say the answer depends. It’s all about what you’re printing on, how much you’re printing and how you want your finished product to look. Making the right choice of printing type,…

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Why direct mail printing is making a comeback due to GDPR

Direct mail is often viewed as the antiquated forerunner to zippy email marketing. However following huge data breaches, a decrease in trust in the way companies handle our information, and complex GDPR regulations, direct mail printing is experiencing a resurgence in popularity, supported by some very compelling reasons for dusting off those envelopes. Return to…

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Christmas card printing & design – top tips

For KMS Litho, the run up to Christmas also starts early. It’s about now that we begin Christmas card printing to ensure our customers are well prepared for the festive season, and to help them positively promote their businesses at this time of year. Despite the rise of e-cards, the tradition for sending Christmas cards…

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Print for marketing – 6 top tips for getting it right

Getting print for marketing right is one of the most important tasks for any company looking to showcase their products and attract new business. From annual reports, to posters, to brochures and leaflets, high-quality printed literature will always grab the reader’s attention and is sure to impress. If you feel like the print that you…

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Your printing company – the 5 qualities required

When embarking on any new business relationship, it’s always important to remember that your decision shouldn’t just revolve around costs. There’s far more to working with a local printing company for example, than rock-bottom prices. Getting a high-quality and reliable service that truly benefits your company is vital. Take a look below to see the…

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Demystifying the jargon used by printing companies

This article is designed to help clear up some of the confusion surrounding print jargon. We have a list of the most commonly used jargon that clients might find in quotes and information provided to them by printers. Printing has evolved over hundreds of years into the fascinating process it is today. However like many…

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How to print Pantone spots and metallics

When your printed material needs to be an exact colour match or unique shade, it can sometimes be hard to reproduce it in regular CMYK. In this situation it is necessary to use a spot or index colour. The most common colour system in the UK print industry is the Pantone Matching System. If you…

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What’s the difference between litho and digital printing?

Litho and digital printing – how to work out what’s best for you: For many people, it can be hard to work out which type of printing is right for their budget and the type of materials they need to print. They might even call a printing company for advice but leave the call none…

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