Flax Art & Design is a Bay Area institution and a local art supply staple for over 80 years. Flax Art has two stores, one in Oakland, California and the other San Francisco. In addition to a broad selection of art supplies and a framing station, they also specialize in fine art papers, pens and gifts, with a comprehensive e-commerce site as well. Their San Francisco store recently relocated to a space in historic Fort Mason, right on the water between the city’s famous Fisherman’s Wharf and a neighborhood known as “The Marina.” Social media can grow business, foster relationships…
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Flip to Page 54: Use Your Screens in 2019
In an effort to make using social media a less daunting task, we’ve put together a two page spread in the Winter Back-To-School Buyer’s Guide with five social media related New Year’s resolutions. We recommend tackling each section with a cup of something soothing and steamy, an open mind and a highlighter in hand. You’ll find tips for each core social media platform: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Pinterest. Pick and choose which platforms your store wants to focus on, and identify three actionable items for the new year! Click here for more social media resources, courtesy of the marketing…
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The Wet Paint Way: 4 Strategies for Successful Marketing
Wet Paint is an independently owned store in St. Paul, MN that is well known for their social media and marketing verve. They organize regular in-store events, classes, weekly newsletters, an interactive website, regular social media postings via Instagram, Facebook, a bit of Twitter and Google+ content as well as a blog on WordPress and videos via YouTube. They also maintain a steady flow of print materials. In short, they do a lot. This dynamic, multi-platform strategy is made possible by the dedicated Social Media and Marketing team: Kristina Fjellmen and Chris Nolt. Kristina and Chris are both working artists…
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MacPherson’s YouTube: Hands-On Demos, Resources & Shareable Content
We are excited to announce the launching of a MacPherson’s YouTube account! It is currently populated with videos from each of our vendors’ hands-on experiences at this year’s Dealer Workshop. In collaboration with our vendor partners and the Artist’s Network, we produced a series of instructive and inspiring videos showcasing this season’s new products. Most importantly, you can learn about the products and discover ways to replicate the experience for in-store demos, events and creative displays. Create in-store connections with your customers and inspire your employees. Check out the videos and remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so…
