What is PDF/X-1a?
PDF/X-1a is a standard of PDF developed by the ISO (International Standardization Organization) PDF/X-1a is the best format to use when providing graphic files for print production. Our preferred...
View ArticleExporting to PDF/X-1a
Our preferred format for file submission at JB Kenehan is PDF/X-1a:2001. All professional layout applications offer a PDF/X-1a export preset. We are happy to work with your native layout files. Please...
View ArticleFTP (File Transfer Protocol)
FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is a standard network protocol used to transfer files from one computer to another over a TCP-based network, such as the Internet. Always test your FTP access prior to...
View ArticleLabeling Files
We utilize an automated workflow at JB Kenehan. Your files are automatically processed into our imaging system once they are fully uploaded to FTP. It is important to clearly label your files so that...
View ArticleHelpful Hints – Preparing Your Files
Layout Build your ads on documents that are the approximate size of the ad. Do not build pages or ads with word processing applications. Keep the Overprint Preview option on when working in InDesign®...
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What Brand Colors Say About Your Business
Did you know that a product’s color influences 60 to 80 percent of a customer’s purchasing decision? It costs your company next to nothing to choose a consistent color for your brand, but making the...
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The Psychology of Color
Color improves comprehension by 73% and brand recognition by 80%. See how brands use color to create the proper tone to reach their target audiences. The post The Psychology of Color appeared first on...
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Value of Printing
Learn more about the statistical value of print in our digital age. Download the file. The post Value of Printing appeared first on J.B. Kenehan.
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Top Five Myths about Paper and the Environment.
With so many contradictory sources of information out there, it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction. This is especially challenging when considering the environmental impact of paper. While...
View ArticleWisconsin Print Companies Merge
Brookfield, WI—Commercial printing company, Wisconsin Web Offset (WWO), will be relocating its services to J.B. Kenehan (JBK) facilities in Beaver Dam and Waukesha, WI over the next several months....
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Behind the Camera: VR360 Video Production
Not too long ago, we wrote about the many ways VR360 video can be consumed. Today we’re going to look a little behind the scenes at how we produce VR360 video content. VR360 video, at its core,...
View ArticleEngage More with Social Media Marketing
If your company or brand has already embraced social media as the marketing platform giant that it is, then this blog post is mere vindication. However, if you are not one of those brands, pay close...
View ArticleThe Customer Speaks: Making Sense of Customer Feedback
At Mittera Group, we strive to bring the best service and quality to our customers by getting the job done right. We anticipate customer needs and deliver value to them. We are always looking to...
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Principal Charity Classic
If you had the chance to spend three days outside with free food and drinks, wouldn’t you take it? Each year Mittera partners with the Principal Charity Classic and we get to do just that. The first...
View ArticleHacking Your Mind – Social Engineering
Last week, a global fast-spreading ransomware attack, WannaCry attacked hundreds of thousands of systems in over 150 countries. While it was spreading at a rapid pace it had a lot of flaws. The...
View ArticleStorefronts & Custom Calendars
This week, we want to dive into two Mittera business staples: ecommerce storefronts and custom calendars. We pride ourselves on both the quality of these services and our ability to tailor them to...
View ArticleCreating a Successful Direct Mail Campaign
Direct mail campaigns are a great tool in the overall marketing plans for our customers. When planned, executed, and refined correctly, they can be a very effective way of gaining visibility with...
View ArticleGood Old-Fashioned Customer Service
I have been working in the printing industry for almost 23 years. A lot has changed during my career—new technology, new partners, new responsibilities… The list goes on. But one thing that hasn’t...
View ArticleSafety Is No Accident
Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) affects us in a lot of ways. The most obvious way EH&S affects us may be in the form of losing a valued employee to a workplace accident or fatality; or...
View ArticleProduction Scheduling: Making the Impossible Possible
Print scheduling can be complex sometimes. It may sound like a simple and clear cut job, but the production world is ever-changing. Sure, we get some projects through our facilities that have plenty of...
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