TKM Blog – TKM Print Solutions

Jun

TKM Hiring for Multiple Positions

TKM is hiring for multiple positions including Shipping & Receiving Clerk, Zund Operator, Skilled Flex Operator, and more.

TKM offers medical and dental plans, 401k with employer matching, PTO, paid holidays, HSA, and monthly cash profit sharing bonuses for all fulltime workers.

Interested applicants should apply directly through Indeed using one of the links below.

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TKM is a commercial print shop. We were founded in 2008. If you’ve shopped in a Walmart, Best Buy, or other major retailer recently, you’ve probably seen our printed products.

Located in Akron, Ohio, TKM is family-owned with roughly 20 fulltime workers.

We offer a monthly profit sharing cash bonus program that is split equally among all fulltime employees.

Our company is growing. We’re hoping to double in size before the end of the decade.

Management shares key financial information with all staff on a weekly basis.

Every person in our company is assigned to a designated team for the purpose of setting quarterly goals and solving issues.

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TKM’s team-based culture is centered on four core values:

(1) Push hard every day

(2) On it. Own it.

(3) Figure it out.

(4) Be a great teammate.

The purpose of our company is to make life better.

May

B2B Sales Rep for Retail and Display Graphics

B2B Sales Rep — Retail & Display Graphics

TKM is seeking entry level, experienced, and cross-over sales rep talent to sell retail and display POP companies, multi-location retailers, and product companies headquartered or operating in the Cleveland-Akron-Canton corridor.

TKM is an innovative fabrication business that combines state-of-the-art technology and new-economy business models with old fashioned grit, ingenuity, and a can-do attitude.

Retail Graphics

TKM produces high-end printed graphics and signage using state-of-the-art wide-format printing technology. We put ink directly onto paper, plastic, metal, and wood.

Sep

TKM announces October feature promo products

TKM is excited to announce its collection of featured promotional products for the month of October.

“Color for the Cause” Breast Cancer Awareness Coloring Book

Contribute to breast cancer awareness in a unique way with this “Color for the Cause” breast cancer awareness coloring book.

This is a 24-page book with 12 full-page designs for coloring. The page size is approximately 8.5” W x 11” H.

You can add a custom image or custom text to the book cover. The custom imprint area is approximately 5” W x 0.75” H.

The book includes breast health information inside the back cover and inspirational messages and wellness tips on front and back of every page.

The pages of the coloring book are perforated so that users can easily remove pages.

Custom Imprinted Pen that Come in Multiple Colors

Increase your business and brand awareness with these low-cost custom imprinted pens.

Pens write in black medium point ink, use plunger action, have rubber writing grip, and come in multiple body color such as: green, red, purple, or blue.

Imprinting comes in one color silk-screen colors over a 1 ¾” x 3/8” area with some popular choices being athletic gold, black, forest green, maroon, red, silver, and white.

Custom Imprint Foam Footballs in Multiple Colors

Get your message out in a novel way with these inexpensive custom imprinted foam footballs.

TKM announces October feature promo products

Footballs come in multiple colors: green, brown, blue, red, white, and black.

Product may be imprinted with one of three imprint methods:

Single Color Imprint: These imprints are a single-color low-cost method of advertising your message. Choose from a multitude of color selections such as: Silver, Brown, Gold, Dark Green, Royal Blue, or Red. Imprint may be as large as 3″W x 2″H box or a 2 1/4″ diameter.

Full Color Direct Imprint: This imprint may be in multiple colors and is printed directly onto the foam of the football. This imprint solution is both durable and eye-catching. Imprint may be as large as a 2″W x 1 1/2″H oval. Colors include but are not limited to: Silver, Brown, Gold, Dark Green, Royal Blue, or Red.

Full Color Transfer Imprint: This imprint method offers a plethora of colors and the greatest vibrancy to your message. Since the print is first printed on a separate transfer sheet the number of colors is unrestricted. An imprint may be as large as a 3” W x 2″ H oval or a 2 ½” diameter.

Under Eye Glare Preventing Strips

Use this unique under the eye glare preventing athletic eye strips to boost team spirit or advertise your brand.

These crisp digitally printed eye strips are easily applied under the eye with peel and stick application.

Prints are high definition and multi colored to provide a professional quality and attention-grabbing way of spreading your message.

Prints may be the same for each eye or different to provide the utmost space to get your unique brand in prominent view.

16oz. Stainless Steel Thermos

This high quality durable Stainless-Steel Thermos is the perfect way to advertise your brand on a product that is sure to last for years to come.

Body comes in one of three colors: silver, blue, or red.

Imprint may be in standard silk screen colors with some popular choices being: black, white, burgundy, navy blue, yellow, and red. The imprint area is a 2 ½”W x 4 ½” H box.

Features strong slip resistant lid, pop up top for easy pouring, and double walled construction to ensure optimal insulation of both hot and cold beverages.

Meets FDA food safety standards and is also BPA free. Hand wash recommended.

This post updated 10/1/18.

Sep

Northeast Ohio Design & Marketing Newsletter for September 12th, 2018

Obama White House creative director and digital strategist Ashleigh Axios to speak Thu Sept 20 at Tangier in Akron
AAF-Akron.

Adcom Group podcast discusses business and marketing aspects of Nike’s Kaepernick campaign
Sep 7, 2018, The Adcom Group, Soundcloud.

Doner takes top spot in AdAge top-5 most creative brand ideas of the week
Sep 7, 2018, Doner.

Cleveland-based Marcus Thomas acquires Devs United, a customer engagement technology company
Sep 4, 2018, Marcus Thomas.

Marsha Griswold of TRIAD on the unique role of “account executive”
Aug 24, 2018, Marsha Griswold, TRIAD.

Featured work: Canton-based WRL’s pro-spray rebranding for Valspar Automotive
WRL Advertising.

Aug

Northeast Ohio Design & Marketing Newsletter for August 29th, 2018

Cleveland-based Adcom Group acquires fellow Cleveland-based Arras Keathley
Aug 27, 2018, PRNewsire.

Jean Gianfagna highlights recent findings about how the Class of 2022 sees the world
Aug 24, 2018, Jen Gianfagna, Gianfagna Strategic Marketing.

Positionist guru Dick Maggiore argues Mayo move spread Heinz too thin to win
Aug 15, 2018, Dick Maggiore, Innis Maggiore.

Garage Creative VP Mark Hamer authors book “Growing Up Irish”
Aug 22, 2018, Mark Hamer, LinkedIn.

Pro Football HOF marketing VP Brock Richards talks brand management on thunder::tech podcast
Aug 16, 2018, thunder::tech.

Ryan Pritt of PEG on whether you should be using 360 video
Aug 20, 2018, Ryan Pritt, Pritt Entertainment Group.

Marina Malenic of Kuno with 5 examples of smart content for engineer audiences
Aug 23, 2018, Marina Malenic, Kuno Creative.

Aug

Northeast Ohio Design & Marketing Newsletter for August 15th, 2018

This week’s newsletter features news from Innis Maggiore, Todd Biss Productions, and The Adcom Group. TKM publishes a design and marketing newsletter for Northeast Ohio. Each newsletter includes curated links to marketing news, insights, and selected work product from local talent. We also publicize relevant professional events and design and marketing job opportunities.

Headlines only, no commentary.

Aug

Don’t Buy Promotional Products for Your Company Without These 7 Tips

Custom-branded apparel and accessories are a great way to build brand awareness, but getting tasked with ordering it can be overwhelming. After all, that wasn’t in your job description, was it? Worry not. Get the custom swag that’ll send your company image soaring—and impress the boss in the process.Read More

Aug

TKM News Subscribers Attending Bridgestone Invitational this Weekend Invited to Visit, Park at TKM

This week the PGA Tour makes its annual stop at the Firestone Country Club, in Akron, Ohio, for the Bridgestone Invitational.

TKM was privileged to print most of the signs and banners for the August 1-5 event.

But TKM also enjoys another special connection to the Akron’s number one golf weekend – we’re located just down the street from the back entrance to the South Course.

Aug

Northeast Ohio Design & Marketing Newsletter for August 1st, 2018

This week’s newsletter features news from Destination Cleveland, Muse by Clio and Roop & Co. TKM publishes a design and marketing newsletter for Northeast Ohio. Each newsletter includes curated links to marketing news, insights, and selected work product from local talent. We also publicize relevant professional events and design and marketing job opportunities.