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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses experiences and ideas related to creating brochures using VistaPrint, particularly for promoting Pampered Chef products and services. Participants share their thoughts on design, content, and practical considerations when using brochures and other promotional materials.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant mentions seeing an offer for brochures and contemplates including product information on one side and personal services on the other.
  • Another participant shares their experience of creating fliers with general information about host benefits and owning a business, although they have not mailed them out yet.
  • One participant discusses their previous use of VistaPrint for brochures, noting the additional costs for shipping and image uploads, and suggests using mini-catalogs for a more professional look.
  • Another participant considers creating brochures for a "Pampered Bride" shower but acknowledges the time-consuming nature of the task.
  • One participant expresses a preference for VistaPrint postcards for expos, highlighting their ease of use and appealing design, with information on the front and a recipe on the back.
  • Another participant shares their experience of using brochures to include recipes and mentions the importance of using original images rather than those from the home office.
  • One participant seeks clarification about using images from the Pampered Chef website for brochures.
  • Another participant provides detailed information about the restrictions on using Pampered Chef's intellectual property, including logos and recipes, when working with outside vendors.
  • One participant describes their creative process in designing a brochure with various sections about their services and hosting opportunities, planning to use them at booths and bulletin boards.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the best approach to creating promotional materials, with some participants favoring brochures while others prefer postcards or mini-catalogs. There is no clear consensus on the most effective method.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and preferences regarding promotional materials, emphasizing the importance of adhering to company policies regarding intellectual property.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for ideas on creating promotional materials and understanding the limitations of using company branding may find this discussion relevant.

heat123
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So speaking of Vista print and their free stuff, I saw an offer for brochures!

Has anyone ever made them? If so what did you put on them? I was thinking of maybe offering our products on one side then my services or the oppt on the other? I guess it's the same as the post card idea but just bigger!?!
 
I made the fliers and just put general info on it like the host benefits and owning your own business and things like that. I haven't mailed them out yet though.
 
I've used Vista for brochures before (for something else, not PC) and even when they're free (you just get 25) you have to pay 5 or 6 bucks for shipping - at least! (not to mention image uploads are $5 a pop)I would recommend getting some mini-catalogs - they are much more professional looking, has our well recognized logo, etc. If you need more information than is in a mini-cat, you can make a catalog sized flier to put inside. Tape it up and it still mails for one stamp, or is a great "purse sized" handout.
 
I thought about doing brochures for a "Pampered Bride" shower but haven't really played around with it too much... it can get time consuming
 
You can buy the PC wedding registry brochures and you could just add something regarding showers. I DO love the postcards from VistaPrint though. I use them for all of my expos. They are much easier to keep nice, find and grab. Vs paper that can crumple or can be hard to grab just one in the rush. Plus, they are all glossy and colorful. I put info on the front and a recipe on the back. People are more likely to keep them that way.
 
oh really?? i 'll have to look into that. didn't realize you could get those... through PPP?
 
I got some of the brochures a couple months ago. I used one of the documents I found here that had a whole bunch of DCB recipes, and put about 12-15 of them on the brochure. It's mostly text, but I did leave one of their standard pics of a family eating dinner.There's another VistaPrint thread - they're offering free brochures and free image upload today. However, you'll need to take your own picture. We're not supposed to use images from HO on items we have printed by other companies.
 
oh thanks for the info. i had no idea we weren't supposed to use images from home office... Just to make sure I understand you right, we can't copy the ones from the website, save them and then upload to a place like vistaprint??
 
Nope. Nor are we to use the logo or the tag line that way, either. Even if we just type the tag line out. (Discover the chef in you.)Policies, page 19:
Approved Vendors:
Do not give the logo, tagline or other trademarks to outside vendors for use on items such as personal checks, business cards, promotional merchandise, etc. The following licensed merchandise vendor is the only authorized vendor to make and sell business supplies and promotional items that feature The Pampered Chef® logo and trademarks.The “©” symbol indicates copyrighted materials. Other than in communications with Show hosts or guests, the catalog, postcard invitations, newsletters, recipes, etc., or anything bearing the “©” symbol should not be reproduced in whole or in part.
Do not sell or provide copyrighted materials to any non-licensed vendors.Page 22:
Our recipes and their photos are considered Pampered Chef’s intellectual property, along with any other photos we take, product descriptions, trademarks, logos, etc. We have to place limits on what intellectual property Consultants are allowed to use and where, in order to protect the value of
these assets. If we allow Consultants to use these assets however they see fit, we will not be able to enforce our rights against those who misuse them, for instance those who sell on eBay.
 
aah. Thank you for your wealth of information! You are much appreciated here :-)
 
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Well I played around at VP today and came up with a cute one... it has an apron on it (I debated over the chef hat design) but anyways: On one side I offered my services, the middle about hosting to earn free products then the last panel about the oppt! I'm going to use them at booths I think or to leave them on the bulletin boards where I usually leave cards and see what happens?
 
heat123 said:
Well I played around at VP today and came up with a cute one... it has an apron on it (I debated over the chef hat design) but anyways: On one side I offered my services, the middle about hosting to earn free products then the last panel about the oppt! I'm going to use them at booths I think or to leave them on the bulletin boards where I usually leave cards and see what happens?
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Sounds really nice Heather. Maybe you can share it with us.
 
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I'm so uncomputer saavvy, how would you share it? I have to buy them still, as I saved them to order other things with the FREE offers going on. ;)
 

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