New application gives customers convenient access to customized printing
VistaPrint Limited (Nasdaq:VPRT), the small business marketing company, today announced a multi-year strategic alliance with FedEx Office (formerly FedEx Kinko’s), an operating company of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX).
VistaPrint and FedEx Office have developed a new application for the design, order and printing of high-quality business stationery and marketing materials. Customers will be able to design and order their customized products online at fedexoffice.com or in-person at any of the 1,600 FedEx Office Print & Ship Centers in the United States. The printed products can be shipped to any location FedEx serves or picked up at any FedEx Office Print & Ship Center.
In addition, FedEx will be a primary express carrier for VistaPrint’s orders coming from its production facility in Windsor, Ontario to locations in North America. VistaPrint will have the option of using FedEx Ground, FedEx Express, and FedEx Smart Post to deliver customer orders.
“We’re very happy to be working with an unquestioned leader in the retail print and copy marketplace, and believe that the synergy between the two companies will yield great results,” said President and CEO of VistaPrint Robert Keane. “Both VistaPrint and FedEx have revolutionized their respective industries through technology advances and years of hard work. There are various components of this deal, including the sourcing aspects, which we believe will allow VistaPrint to increase its level of service and consistency while reaching more small business customers, which we are confident will benefit us in the long run.”
“There’s no question small businesses are looking for easier and more efficient ways to design and customize their own printed marketing products,” said Brian Philips, president and CEO of FedEx Office. “We’re happy to be working with an industry leader like VistaPrint who is dedicated to helping small businesses succeed.”
The application will be available at fedexoffice.com in May and in FedEx Office Print & Ship Centers beginning this summer.
About VistaPrint
VistaPrint Limited (Nasdaq:VPRT) is the small business marketing company having served over 17 million customers worldwide. VistaPrint offers small businesses everything they need to market their business with brand identity and promotional products, marketing services and electronic marketing solutions. A global company, VistaPrint employs more than 1,600 people and operates 19 localized Websites serving over 120 countries around the world. A broad range of marketing products and services are available online atwww.vistaprint.com. VistaPrint’s products are satisfaction guaranteed.
About FedEx Office
FedEx Office (formerly FedEx Kinko’s) provides access points to printing and shipping expertise with reliable service when and where you need it. The Dallas-based company has a global network of more than 1,900 digitally-connected locations. FedEx Office services include copying and digital printing, professional finishing, document creation, direct mail, signs and graphics,
Internet access, computer rental, FedEx Express and FedEx Ground shipping, and more. In addition, the company offers FedEx OfficeSM Print Online, an online printing solution for business and personal printing, at home, at the office or on the go. Products, services and hours vary by location. For more information, please visit www.fedex.com.
About FedEx Corp.
FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) provides customers and businesses worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and business services. With annual revenues of $38 billion, the company offers integrated business applications through operating companies competing collectively and managed collaboratively, under the respected FedEx brand. Consistently ranked among the world's most admired and trusted employers, FedEx inspires its more than 290,000 team members to remain "absolutely, positively" focused on safety, the highest ethical and professional standards and the needs of their customers and communities. For more information, visit news.fedex.com.
VistaPrint and the VistaPrint logo are registered trademarks of VistaPrint. All other brand and product names appearing on this announcement may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors including, but not limited to, willingness of purchasers of graphic design services and customized printed products to shop via a web-based, in-store solution, willingness of purchasers of graphic design services and customized printed products to shop online, downturns in general economic conditions, failures of our Web sites or network infrastructure, the inability of our manufacturing operations to meet customer demand, and other factors that are discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2008, our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2008, and other documents periodically filed with the SEC. In addition, the statements in this press release represent our expectations and beliefs as of
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Thursday, April 30, 2009
VISTAPRINT ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC ALLIANCE WITH FEDEX OFFICE
VISTAPRINT EXPANDS ELECTRONIC MARKETING OFFERINGS WITH
Customers Given Another Option to Affordably Market their Businesses with Easy To Use Service
VistaPrint Limited (Nasdaq:VPRT), the small business marketing company, today announced the launch of its email marketing services. Email marketing expands the company’s already robust electronic marketing services offerings, which includes customized Websites, and is a logical next step for the company’s small business customers who are looking to drive sales and retain existing customers. It is also a very affordable and valuable option for small business owners looking to market their products and services in a difficult economy.
VistaPrint’s email marketing solution is similar to its Websites offering in that it makes creating, sending, and tracking the success of a campaign very convenient, even for those without previous experience or technical skill. Customers can sign up for the service and use the online design tools to create unique and effective email campaigns. They have access to rich email features such as personalization fields and images. Customers can also match existing products created with VistaPrint, such as postcards or Websites, to an email creative to ensure brand consistency.
They can upload their own list of customer contacts and easily send their newsletter, special offer, or promotion’s out. VistaPrint’s email marketing service allows you to track results - including the open rate, click through rate, number of emails delivered, and number of unsubscribe requests. This gives customers insight into what is working and what isn’t working in their specific campaigns so they can make the necessary changes. Designing an impactful email is a snap, as is sending and tracking the results.
“Our customers are looking for affordable yet effective ways to market themselves even in a down economy, and email marketing is a strong addition to their marketing mix,” said Chief Marketing Officer for VistaPrint North America, Trynka Shineman. “Like all of our services, the email marketing solution was designed to meet the needs of small businesses, with different options and greater ease of use than other offerings currently in the marketplace. We focused on building a very intuitive user interface and are introducing features to make the offering accessible to very new businesses mailing to lists as small as 50. Fitting the specific needs of our customers was very important in the development of our email solution.”
VistaPrint’s email marketing service starts at just $4.99 per month and gives customers the ability to send to an email list of up to 50 contacts six times per month. VistaPrint offers a free one month trial at the 50 contact list size so customers new to email marketing can feel comfortable trying it out before committing. Focusing on small start-up businesses, VistaPrint knows its customer base might not initially have lists in the upper hundreds. Competitors’ packages start at a higher cost per month and are geared toward business with larger, more established email lists. VistaPrint’s packages go up in cost in relation to list size to serve customers with smaller lists, as well as those who wish to email hundreds or thousands of contacts. Also, those already using VistaPrint’s custom Websites solution will find pulling contact information they have gathered from customers on their site into an email list very easy. All customers have to do is log on towww.vistaprint.com/emailmarketing to get started.
VistaPrint offers small businesses peace of mind by providing everything they need to market their business. Products include high-quality and low-cost printed products such as business cards, checks, banners, thank you cards, and magnets; promotional apparel including hats and T-shirts; and marketing services, Websites, design and postcard mailing. The company also offers a number of helpful videos and articles on marketing their small business in their virtual Learning Center.
About VistaPrint
VistaPrint Limited (Nasdaq:VPRT) is the small business marketing company having served over 17 million customers worldwide. VistaPrint offers small businesses everything they need to market their business with brand identity and promotional products, marketing services and electronic marketing solutions. A global company, VistaPrint employs more than 1,600 people and operates 19 localized Websites serving over 120 countries around the world. A broad range of marketing products and services are available online at www.vistaprint.com. VistaPrint’s products are satisfaction guaranteed.
VistaPrint and the VistaPrint logo are registered trademarks of VistaPrint. All other brand and product names appearing on this announcement may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
SAY IT LOUD WITH VISTAPRINT'S NEW BANNERS
Have News, A New Product or Great Sale? Hang It Up with VistaPrint's Latest Addition to its Popular Signage Product Line
VistaPrint Limited (Nasdaq:VPRT), the small business marketing company, today announced that it has expanded its signage product line with the addition of customizable banners. The introduction of banners provides small businesses and consumers with another opportunity for promoting their events at a lower cost than similar products from competitors. Like all of VistaPrint’s existing products, banners are fully customizable and available for delivery in as little as three business days. As the company’s product line expands, so does its ability to offer small businesses everything they need to market and promote their business.
Following on the heels of very popular signage products like car door magnets, lawn signs, and window decals, full-color banners are a great option for smaller businesses looking to catch the attention of people driving by, foot traffic and other potential customers. Hanging a banner with a company logo and message helps to develop extensive brand awareness by placing a company’s services in the minds of prospective consumers. Banners are also a valuable marketing tool for companies that want to garner attention at a trade show or promote special events outside their own store. Consumers can also use these banners for yard sales, birthday parties, or to show support for a community school program.
“Our signage products have been really popular with our customers and they have come to trust us to provide them with the best and latest products to market and promote their businesses, so we’re giving them another option at an affordable price,” said VistaPrint’s Product Marketing Associate Mansi Mohnani. “Banners are another illustration of VistaPrint’s dedication to offering customizable and matching products that go beyond what other competitors are offering and at better than average prices. When customers come to the site to order banners they will find the same level of value and convenience they have grown to expect with VistaPrint.”
VistaPrint’s high-quality banners are available in 10-ounce vinyl for indoor use and 15-ounce vinyl for outdoor use. Much like the company’s other products, customers can design them using over 200 existing templates or by uploading a custom design. As with all of VistaPrint’s printed products, templates cover a range of themes for both business and consumer use. Banners can be purchased with clear adhesive hangers for easy hanging and are available in three sizes. Banners start with a small size at 3 feet by 1.6 feet for $11.99. A medium sized banner at 4 feet by 2.5 feet is $24.99, and a large banner, which measures six feet by 2.5 feet, is just $34.99. To order banners from VistaPrint, please visit www.vistaprint.com/banners.
In addition to banners, VistaPrint offers small businesses and consumers a variety of products and services that can help them market their business or event. Products include printed products like business cards, stamps, thank you cards and invitations; promotional favors including pens, hats and T-shirts; photo products such as calendars, postcards and holiday cards; and personalized Websites. Customers can also follow and interact with VistaPrint on social networking sites likeVistaPrint Facebook and VistaPrint Twitter.
About VistaPrint
VistaPrint Limited (Nasdaq:VPRT) is the small business marketing company having served over 17 million customers worldwide. VistaPrint offers small businesses everything they need to market their business with brand identity and promotional products, marketing services and electronic marketing solutions. A global company, VistaPrint employs more than 1,600 people and operates 19 localized Websites serving over 120 countries around the world. A broad range of marketing products and services are available online at www.vistaprint.com. VistaPrint’s products are satisfaction guaranteed.
VistaPrint and the VistaPrint logo are registered trademarks of VistaPrint. All other brand and product names appearing on this announcement may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
LEARN HOW TO MAKE SOCIAL MEDIA WORK FOR YOUR SMALL BUSINESS
VistaPrint Limited (Nasdaq:VPRT), the small business marketing company, today announced the launch of its latest Webinar titled “Jump In: Using Social Media To Forge Relationships And Expand Your Brand.” This Webinar is completely free and will be held on Friday, April, 17 at 3:30 p.m. EDT.
VistaPrint’s latest Webinar is designed to show small businesses how they can use a number of the social media and social networking tools available online for a number of goals, including professional networking, as well as customer interaction, acquisition and retention. Many companies around the world have started to engage and interact with customers using social networking sites. Success comes from networking in a number of different forms, including micro blogging sites, networking sites, and lifestyle domains. These public sites have become havens for customers wishing to find out more and talk directly to the businesses they are visiting.
“Social networking is really something that all businesses should consider, even small businesses, as a way to better reach customers, leads, and also potential partners,” said Mindy Sanderson, small business marketing specialist at VistaPrint. “While it may seem like a time consuming and somewhat scary prospect, the truth is that it really doesn’t have to be. In fact you can coordinate your existing marketing efforts with your social networking efforts for a seamless transition. We’ll show you how in this Webinar.”
The latest in VistaPrint’s popular Webinar series, this session will cover the basics of social networking and social media, including which sites you should be using, how to effectively set up your own unique pages and accounts, and how to sync your offline efforts to raise online traffic and buzz for your brand. There will also be real life examples of small businesses that are making social media work for them. For more information go to www.vistaprint.com/learningcenter and click on the live Webinar's link. Registration is completely free and easy to complete.
VistaPrint offers small businesses peace of mind by providing everything they need to market their business. Products include high-quality and low-cost printed products such asbusiness cards, postcards, brochures,checks, and return address labels; promotional apparel including hats and T-shirts; and marketing services such as copywriting, Websites, design and postcard mailing. Customers looking for deals can also follow and interact with VistaPrint on social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter.
About VistaPrint
VistaPrint Limited (Nasdaq:VPRT) is the small business marketing company having served over 17 million customers worldwide. VistaPrint offers small businesses everything they need to market their business with brand identity and promotional products, marketing services and electronic marketing solutions. A global company, VistaPrint employs more than 1,600 people and operates 19 localized Websites serving over 120 countries around the world. A broad range of marketing products and services are available online at www.vistaprint.com. VistaPrint’s products are satisfaction guaranteed.
VistaPrint and the VistaPrint logo are registered trademarks of VistaPrint. All other brand and product names appearing on this announcement may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Friday, April 10, 2009
VISTAPRINT ANNOUNCES LOCALADLINK AS BUSINESS SOLUTIONS PARTNER
Search and Advertising Company LocalAdLink Using Program to Achieve Brand Consistency
Hamilton, Bermuda — VistaPrint Limited (Nasdaq:VPRT), the small business marketing company, today announced an agreement to deliver specially branded printed products to local sales representatives of LocalAdLink, a local search directory Website for consumers looking to find local businesses and services. LocalAdLink has also become one of VistaPrint’s Business Solutions program’s most rapidly growing partners. LocalAdLink is a division of Beyond Commerce, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: BYOC) www.beyondcommerce.com.LocalAdLink is a local search and advertising company. Thousands of national and local advertisers are using LocalAdLink’s advertising products and services to efficiently reach consumers online. The company’s proprietary advertising platform and network of high volume Websites allow advertisers to increase revenues and brand identity. They specialize in targeted placement for a targeted market and already serve over 14 million businesses across the nation.
“Because our sales representatives are busy working in all areas of the country, we wanted a solution that would allow them to get the products they need, likebusiness cards and letterhead, while keeping our brand intact and consistent,” stated Ben Clark, senior vice president and chief operating officer of LocalAdLink. “VistaPrint’s solution provided us with the opportunity to get off the ground quickly, the ease of use we wanted, and the ability to expand and grow as our business does. All of those components added up to something that was very effective for us.”
VistaPrint’s Business Solutions program is an always available Web-based service that allows large, geographically dispersed organizations to provide their representatives with consistent and uniquely branded printed materials to aid in their everyday activities. VistaPrint offers a complete solution for the crafting, production and distribution of sales and marketing materials for businesses looking to provide them to their sales force through the program. These can include printed products like business cards, letterhead, brochures, and direct mail postcards – or promotional products like T-shirts, sticky notes, hats, and pens. By buying online at VistaPrint, agents have the ability to include their own personal contact information while staying true to the overall brand identity set forth by the organization.
“We were very excited to be working with an up and coming business like LocalAdLink,” said Emily Fallon-Kolodka, senior associate, Business Solutions at VistaPrint. “Since coming on board with us, they have been one of our most active customers, and that’s great to see. Our solution is one that many national companies are embracing and finding success with. We look forward to working with LocalAdLink in the future and hope they continue to be a valued partner.”
More than 200 organizations across the United States are participating in VistaPrint’s Business Solutions program. For more information on VistaPrint Business Solutions, go to www.vistaprint.com/businesssolutions.
VistaPrint offers small businesses peace of mind by providing everything they need to market their business. Products include high-quality and low-cost printed products such asbusiness cards,stamps, brochures, invitations, andprint postcards; promotional apparel including hats and T-shirts; and marketing services such as copywriting, Websites, design and postcard mailing.
About VistaPrint
VistaPrint Limited (Nasdaq:VPRT) is the small business marketing company having served over 17 million customers worldwide. VistaPrint offers small businesses everything they need to market their business with brand identity and promotional products, marketing services and electronic marketing solutions. A global company, VistaPrint employs more than 1,600 people and operates 19 localized Websites serving over 120 countries around the world. A broad range of marketing products and services are available online at www.vistaprint.com. VistaPrint’s products are satisfaction guaranteed.
VistaPrint and the VistaPrint logo are registered trademarks of VistaPrint. All other brand and product names appearing on this announcement may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
About Beyond Commerce
Beyond Commerce, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: BYOC) www.beyondcommerce.com, provides best in class products, services, and solutions by being the low cost provider in its market sector. i-SUPPLY, www.i-SUPPLY.com, offers easy to use, fully customizable E-commerce services, and revenue solutions for any Website, large or small, and hosts local ads, providing extensive reach for our proprietary advertising partner network platform. LocalAdLink, www.LocalAdLink.com, is a local search directory and advertising network that brings local advertising to geo-targeted consumers. BOOMj, www.BOOMj.com, is the leading niche portal and social networking site for Baby Boomers and Generation Jones.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
VISTAPRINT SPRINGS INTO ACTION WITH VOLUNTEER DAY
Lexington, Mass. — VistaPrint USA, Incorporated, a wholly-owned subsidiary of VistaPrint Limited (Nasdaq:VPRT), the small business marketing company, today announced that employees in its Lexington, Mass. office will be donating their time as part of the company’s spring volunteer day on Thursday, April 23. Company members will be pitching in with three Boston-based charities including Boston Cares, Community Servings and Lexington Conservation Stewards.
“VistaPrint’s volunteer days enable employees to give back and make a difference in their local community. Our employees have a long-standing tradition of assisting charities around the globe,” said VistaPrint North America President Wendy Cebula. “After seeing the tremendous positive response to our inaugural volunteer day, we plan on holding two volunteer days a year – in the spring and fall. In these tough economic times, donating even a few hours of time can make a positive impact on a charitable organization and our employees want to do their part.”
Employees participating in the company’s second volunteer day will give their time to the Boston-area community in a number of ways. One group of employees will team up with Boston Cares to plant trees, shrubs and perennials to beautify the Charles River Walkway trail for the spring season. Another will work by assisting the Lexington Conservation Stewards in building boardwalks along the trails to assist in preserving the conservation lands within Hayden Woods. Other members of the VistaPrint staff will also prepare and package 700 meals for delivery in the Boston-metro area with Community Servings.
“It’s great that the company allows us to take the time to do things like this,” said Julien Zambeaux from VistaPrint. “A lot of companies wouldn’t let their employees take time off from work to engage in charitable activities, but everyone has been really supportive of this program. A few months back we spent a day cleaning up the banks of the Charles River, and now we have a variety of things we can pick from to help others. I really look forward to giving back during our charity days.”
In addition to volunteer days, VistaPrint also works with a number of charitable organizations throughout the year, including the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. For example, VistaPrint and Toys for Tots have worked in conjunction to produce unique holiday cards with iconic Toys for Tots imagery. Also, 50 percent of proceeds go directly to the charity. For more information on VistaPrint’s charity daysor any of the company’s charitable activities, please go to www.vistaprint.com/vistacares.
VistaPrint offers small businesses peace of mind by providing everything they need to market their business. Products include high-quality and low-cost printed products such as business cards, pre-inked stamps, brochures, printed checks, graduation announcements, and folders; promotional apparel including hats and T-shirts; and marketing services such as copywriting, Websites, design and postcard mailing. The company also offers a number of helpful videos and articles on marketing their small business in their virtualLearning Center.
About VistaPrint
VistaPrint Limited (Nasdaq:VPRT) is the small business marketing company having served over 17 million customers worldwide. VistaPrint offers small businesses everything they need to market their business with brand identity and promotional products, marketing services and electronic marketing solutions. A global company, VistaPrint employs more than 1,600 people and operates 19 localized Websites serving over 120 countries around the world. A broad range of marketing products and services are available online at www.vistaprint.com. VistaPrint’s products are satisfaction guaranteed.
VistaPrint and the VistaPrint logo are registered trademarks of VistaPrint. All other brand and product names appearing on this announcement may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.