Testimonials from our Publicity Clients
Venmark International became the publicity partner of many companies before the term "partner" became popular. We're easy to work with and produce measurable results.
"I want to let you know that this very positive response from Mike is huge for Interstate. Well done! The folks copied on Mike's email are the senior leaders." John is referring to this email he received, "Hello John, this PR's great! Very nicely done. You put a smile on a lot of people's faces around here. As always, thanks for your support for Porex!" Highest Regards, Mike...
- John Savickas, President/CEO
Interstate Specialty Products, Inc.
"Thanks for the report. While it is always difficult to measure the effectiveness of a campaign, it is this type of analysis that increases my confidence in our marketing directions. There is a lot of data here.. we will have to look closer to better understand what it is all saying, but it is impressive at first glance! Thanks again for your hard work."
- Jay Dinnison, CEO
Sharpe Mixers, Inc.
"I wanted to write and let you know how successful our latest product news release was. Not only have we received multiple features in our industries' major magazines and websites, but your new internet distribution and SEO program is doing an amazing job with our search engine optimization."
- Dennis Aikman, Sales Manager
Dampney Company, Inc.
“I have a moment at home to see all of the great work. We are getting calls as well. In fact, last week Eric said he had fielded several calls with people mentioning our being published. We are a bit overwhelmed to be honest!! With this move we are working on a long overdue expansion of both space and company. We literally cannot keep up with the leads.”
- John Kimball, Vice President
Eastex Products, Inc.
"Great job Steve. This is right where we want to be! Scroll down to see more headlines. You hit a homerun!"
- David Rolph, National Sales Manager
MV Prosucts, div. Mass-Vac, Inc.
"If you do half as good a job for us here as you did at Metfab we'll be extremely happy. One of our very best customers found us through a news release."
- Paul B. Scorpio, Technology Director
Technic, Inc.
"By the way, the web release for algae has been amazing - Google 'PEF algae' or something similar and see what comes up!"
- Mike Kempkes, Vice President Sales & Marketing
Diversified Technologies, Inc.
"It's funny - I was sitting by the pool in San Diego and decided to do an Eastex Products search on my iphone to see if there had been any activity. I saw several releases in various online publications and then about an hour later your email arrived! Looks great!"
- John Kimball, Vice President
Eastex Products, Inc.
"The work we've produced this year has been excellent. I use the press releases in a vast array of media. The best value ever!"
- Sean Dunn, Vice President
ETCO Incorporated
"Something that I think will interest you.... our sales for the #2275 Quick Cutter (Cable Tie Cutter) have been growing rapidly and we've had many new orders just within the past few months. These orders are coming from distributors that do not have this tool on their web sites/catalog so I am assuming they are getting the business from customers who have seen the press release info. Of course, our Mfrs Reps are promoting this as well, but I really do believe the biz is being generated from the publicity."
- Abby Robey, Sales & Marketing Manager
Xuron Corp.
"Small laser optics and cleaning kits are flying off the shelves as a result of your publicity releases."
- Scott Rouillard, Sales Manager
Laser Research Optics
"We received over a dozen solid inquires, just in the last month, resulting from our PEF international publicity announcement."
- Mike Kempkes, Vice President Sales & Marketing
Diversified Technologies, Inc.
"You were right all those years ago. I'm glad you convinced me that a product does not have to be brand new to be newsworthy. It is all about the presentation. Thanks very much for making our products newsworthy."
- Abby Robey, Sales & Marketing Mgr.
Xuron Corp.
"You got our product featured in the exact publication and Web site we wanted; the leader in a fast growing market niche that is very important for us. Thanks."
- Herb Gatti, President
MV Products, div. Mass-Vac, Inc.
"I just spoke to a customer who told me he sees my products in every magazine he picks up and on every website he visits. Incidentally, I have received more good sales leads from our last product publicity, including IBM, Raytheon and other great companies, than from any other advertising I've ever done."
- Don Rudnick, President
Nameplates for Industry, Inc.
"Venmark product publicity is the most cost-effective marketing we have ever done at Alliance Scale. Every month our products are featured in numerous high-quality publications and websites, right on target with our market niches and we get sales leads that actually lead directly to sales, which is more than I can say for many other types of advertising we’ve done. Thanks also for showing me how to get better results from our website. As always, I appreciate not only your help, but also your insight and knowledge of all aspects of the marketplace. Thanks again."
- Raymond A. Secour, Jr., VP Marketing/Treasurer
Alliance Scale, Inc.
"While reviewing the website stats for Jade Plastics, I was very aware of the success that you've provided them with your product releases. Your submissions have greatly helped with Jade's ranking in search engines."
- Jay Higgins, President
Sprintout Web Developers
"By continuing our regular schedule of publicity releases during the down times, I think we planted a lot of seeds that are now bearing fruit - our sales are up and best of all, we continue to reach new markets, helping to diversify our customer base. I recently had a phone call from one of our Manufacturer's Reps who told me that he was bombarded with inquiries for Xuron products - he wondered if we were doing some kind of new advertising. To me the answer is simple - it's the publicity. Also, our Web traffic continues to grow on a monthly basis. I can't think of a better, or more cost-effective way for us to reach so many markets."
- Abby Robey, Sales & Marketing Mgr.
Xuron Corp.
"Our web site traffic for unique visitors increased by 11% and 18% in September and October; compared to the average of the previous eight months. The product publicity about our metal grommets is definitely responsible for a lot of this increase. Venmark's ability to develop publicity concepts that convey the benefits of our metal grommets is quite unique and the proof is in the quality of editorial exposure and the resulting web traffic!"
- Ken Raifman, President
RNR Plastics, Inc.
"Thank you for the amazing results. Our web site traffic and product interest has grown tremendously because of the services Venmark has provided. Especially the fabulous photography! Our online store is producing sales every day as a result of the exposure we have received."
- Dennis Aikman, Sales Manager
Dampney Company
"Rex-Cut had a record breaking year in sales for 2007. I have to give you credit in helping us achieve this goal. Your expertise at brand marketing is the best that I have experienced in my 20 years in sales. Your press releases are extremely well written and the photography is dramatic. This is evident in the amount of exposure we get every month in many major industrial publications and websites. On your recommendation, the development of our website has had a dramatic impact on the number of leads generated by your press releases. In addition, we can analyze the effectiveness of our projects with Venmark."
- Bob Costa, Director of Sales and Marketing
Rex-Cut Products, Inc.
"Thanks for your help in presenting our products to the media. Etco's new unisex FlatSnap connector was selected as one of "Electronic Products" magazine's best products of the year for 2007."
- Sean Dunn, Marketing Director
ETCO Incorporated
"Thanks for all your help this year. It worked out very well. Have a great Holiday and lets hope we all have a healthy and prosperous 2009."
- Tom Witham, Marketing Director
Spectro Coating Corp.
"I've been with Xuron for over 22 years now and believe that Venmark was responsible for significantly growing our sales."
- Dennis Shores, VP Accounting & Finance
XURON Corp.
"Integrated marketing between the trade and professional magazines and the Web is definitely the way to go. I searched for Meller Optics on the Web and couldn't believe the listings! The consistent publicity program we've had for over 25 years now has the additional payoff of increasing our visibility on the Web and improving our search engine ranking. I look forward to seeing you again next month."
- David A. Lydon, President
Meller Optics, Inc.
"The publicity we have received in Chile and Argentina has resulted in business we otherwise would not have gotten. We are also receiving Web site visits from companies there. In fact, we recently received a $35,000.00 order and know that Venmark International is the only source for it. Furthermore, there was no agent involved and we didn't have to pay a commission to anyone. Those orders are very profitable! Thanks again for all your work over the past 28 years."
- Matthew Brennan, President
ESCO Tool
"As a result of your publicity, a major national distributor has selected another one of our products for inclusion in their catalog and Web site. The credibility we receive from being featured in the product news sections of leading publications and Web sites helps us a great deal in our distributor development and support efforts."
- Art Stafford, President
Stafford Manufacturing Corporation
"As a result of the "SAIL Magazine" publicity you got for us, we have received several phone calls from prospective customers and have been contacted by a major national marine distributor who wants us to quote on developing several new products for them. This business could be huge and really illustrates the power of product publicity and Venmark's ability to make things happen for us. Thanks."
- Art Stafford, President
Stafford Manufacturing Corporation
"Boy, you guys really do hit all the magazines... I just ran across our compass product highlighted in "RV News" and we've sold over 200 units since we started the campaign."
- Jim Kirk, Business Development
OceanServer Technology, Inc.
"The latest press release got the editor's attention and he contacted us for this article in "Label and Narrow Web," the most targeted magazine in our industry. Thank you - it's working!"
- Serhat Kotak, Vice President Marketing
Industrial Labeling Systems Corporation
"Clearly, the "Venmark Formula" is a success. Over the years, our product promotions consistently receive widespread exposure in both domestic and international publications. Furthermore, as the same traditional publications (print media) merge with digital formats, our product promotions now appear in both formats; doubling our coverage. Unfortunately, I cannot say the same for ETCO Incorporated's paid advertisements. Once again, thank you for the exceptional work. It has been a pleasure working with you these past 10 years."
- John Macaluso, VP Corporate Marketing
ETCO Incorporated
"Yes, I am loving the press we are getting; some good leads as well. The Weldy Tool showing the PVC welding is fantastic and we have sold many kits as a direct result."
- Jonathan Bixby, President
Malcom Company Inc.
"We are seeing many direct inquiries as a result of the recent press releases that you have done for us with links to our Web site. We can track our actual results and the way that we know this is that many people are finding us on the Web by simply plugging in our URL that you have included in your press releases. Even if the URL isn't included, they're still searching for "Malcom" rather than searching for "plastic welding tools." This really demonstrates the importance of the brand recognition that product publicity helps achieve for us. The combination of having a content-packed, high-quality Web site and a coordinated marketing strategy with press releases has produced many internet leads for our company. Because of the publicity, they're searching for Malcom directly, in addition to looking for our products."
- Jonathan Bixby, President
Malcom Company, Inc.
"This past week I went to search engine Google and did a search for "field simulation fiber optic" and we had 2 hits out of the first 3 listings for the FIBER LAB products. This is really excellent since we don't really do anything special to obtain high listings for our products."
- Gary Miller, Business Development
M2 Optics, Inc.
"The response to these publicity releases has provided a concrete measure of the relative importance of different publications, markets, and products to our future growth. This information has allowed us to precisely tailor our marketing efforts into areas with the highest payoff. Again, my thanks for your assistance. DTI’s business has more than doubled since we have been working together, and the growth rate is accelerating. The results from working with you have far exceeded our expectations, at very low cost. I look forward to continuing our relationship with Venmark."
- Michael A. Kempkes, Vice President Marketing
Diversified Technologies, Inc.
"To date we've received a total of 422 sales leads for the Pipe Chart publicity and we are still receiving requests four months later. That response, in our experience, was spectacular!"
- Matthew Brennan, President
ESCO Tool
"We have noticed a significant increase in "hits" on our Website after each of the product releases you submit to the various magazines has been published. This is validated through the use of Urchin Software which lists the web addresses of all visitors to our Website. We appreciate your efforts."
- Bob Glanville, President
Westfall Manufacturing Company
"On behalf of Aved Electronics I would like to thank Venmark for the expert handling of our press release material. The consistent exposure of our press releases has brought in more opportunities in one year than all my print advertising combined, and at a fraction of the cost. Venmark’s simple, straightforward format helps Aved get new products in front of potential designers with minimal effort. Once again, thank you."
- Rich Kurth, General Manager
Aved Electronics, Inc.
"We see a lot of catalog requests on our website with the comments section referring specifically to the title of a particular press release by name. This shows me that our publicity efforts attract prospects to our website. It also lets me know which press release topics generate the most market interest and further illustrates the value of a consistent publicity program."
- John Macaluso, VP Corporate Marketing
ETCO Incorporated
"I am writing to let you know how pleased we have been with the success of the publicity campaign. As a result of this visibility, many of our customers think we are doing a lot of costly direct advertising. Working with you has been a very cost effective way to promote our products."
- John Nicholson, Manager, Specialty Products
Nuclear Metals, Inc.
"I think some of the reason for its success is the quality of the photos, and the clear concise editorial content is certainly attractive to the editors of your selected list of publications. In addition your experience and reputation for representing quality products with a distinctive photo and novel copy is not only unequaled, but also more cost effective than print ads."
- James H. Aimone, Executive VP
Clark-Cutler-McDermott Co.
"Your work this past year was superb. We received many leads for the heat gun kits and we truly saw the benefits of your work."
- Jon Bixby, Vice President Sales & Marketing
Malcom Company
"Our publicity campaign has paid off!! Last month alone, we shipped $25,000 worth of battery packs to a new customer. I am certain that this success was directly attributed to Venmark's combination of eye-catching imagery and concise writing."
- Rich Kurth, General Manager
Aved/Generation Electronics
"As a result of our latest publicity for the FL 3200, we have closed a $15,000 commercial order, are in the process of closing another $15 - $20k order with Boeing, and I'm working on one for the Navy that could result in a >$50k order. I should get both of them."
- Gary Miller, Business Development
M2 Optics, Inc.
"Not only does the international exposure make my sales job easier, but we can actually track sales to specific publicity releases. We can directly attribute purchase orders from Japan as a result of the publicity being written in their native languages."
- Douglas E. Snader, VP Sales & Marketing
Tru-Connector Corporation
"Please accept my gratitude for all of us here at American LEWA, Inc. for all the fantastic work you've done for us. By creating a consistent and effective publicity program, you've generated new excitement for American LEWA products. This new 'excitement' is clearly evident in our daily quotation activity."
- Joshua Harding, Marketing Communications
American LEWA, Inc.
"Just a quick note of appreciation to say 'THANKS' for the marvelous work that you did on our most recent publicity announcement. Not only did the announcment hit several publications, but, I also got a beautiful two page color write-up in "Paper, Film & Foil" magazine, one of the most prestigeous trade journals in my industry. From this article, new suppliers have contacted me resulting in potential raw material savings, and customers who had never heard of us are calling for quotations. This article was published one week prior to a very large trade show in Atlanta. Due to the article, I have already set up five appointments at the show with new distributors."
- Michael Silverman, President
Jannel Packaging, Inc.
"Our products and services are far from unique to the industries to which we sell, but the promotion of our name and related products is! The partnership with Venmark we have enjoyed and benefited from over the years has contributed immensely to our success. Thank you for being our #1 behind the scene salesperson."
- Charles Nelson, President
NELCO Products, Inc.
"Steve: Those trade press cover pictures testify that you know your stuff! Perhaps we can work together, my pleasure."
- Ralph E. Grabowski
VP of Marketing and Sales for Startups
"We applaud you for the excellent results from the marketing programs that Gilway Technical Lamp has conducted with Venmark International. Gilway has staged publicity programs in the past. However, we've never had rapid results like this year. We have witnessed a surge of customer inquiries via the phone, trade magazine responses, and our Web site."
- Tom McLoughlin, President
Gilway Technical Lamp
"Steve, see what your one little push so long ago has done. Thanks truly for all your support."
- Joe Iandiorio, Attorney
Iandiorio, Teska & Coleman
"I just wanted to drop you a line to say congratulations and thanks a lot for the success of your recent publicity release for our thermally conductive plastics. The response was fantastic, the phone was ringing off the hook! This is by far the most cost effective marketing experience I have ever had. Thanks again."
- James P. Mack, President
Mack Plastics
"Your ability to create product photos with a narrative, which gets desired results, is deemed by us to be a gift that is rare and unique."
- Ernest R. Fenton, President
INSULTAB, Inc.
"In the end, your publicity delivered more exposure and higher credibility than an ad could bring us - at a fraction of the cost. Thanks again."
- Andrea Mainardi, Marketing Communications
NEPTCO Incorporated
"The response we have received from all of the press releases you have done for us over the past year has been overwhelming."
- Tina Ruggiero, Marketing
Coto Wabash
“The ‘freebies' we used to get at Charleswater Products, allowed us to build our company with a very modest marketing budget. Our very aggressive product publicity campaign with Venmark dramatically increased the perceived value of the company when it was purchased by Armstrong World Industries.”
- George Berbeco, President
Charleswater Products, Inc.
"About 1 year ago, you prepared a press release for distribution to European publications; moreover, the text was translated into German and French to increase the number of publications that might pick up the release. From leads generated from that release, we have increased our European customer base by bout 20-30%"
- Robert H. Fay, Marketing Manager
Battery Engineering, Inc.
"On behalf of the Boston Section of the IEEE and the attendies, I want to thank you for speaking at our October 17 seminar. The evaluations were very favorable and I think the participants went away with some valuable information. Again, our sincere thanks for your efforts."
- Fausto Molinet, Professional Activities Chair
IEEE Boston Section
"We would like to thank you and your company for the exceptional job you recently did for Flow Systems Corporation. So far, sales directly attributed to the product release have been in excess of $30,000.00 with expected repeat orders to be many times this amount. Our original investment with your company has been returned many times with little time and effort on our part."
- Gordon Cameron, Sales Manager
Flow Systems Corporation
"I wanted to let you know that we've had a great response to the CG Locator news release. I'm sure the picture had a lot to do with it. Again, your creativity pays off."
- Fred Smith, Sales Engineer
DJ Instruments, Inc.
"Thanks for sending along the copy of the page from "Gift & Tableware Reporter." We've also had a generous response from the May issue of "Playthings," including, this morning, requests for information from Hawaii and Japan! And this week we received the first order."
- William Smith, President
RES FABRI Incorporated
"I know you will be pleased that we are reaping benefits from the RS/1 product release you did for us. Thank you for the continuing good work your staff -- Paul, in particular -- is doing for us."
- Judy Finman, Marketing Communications
BBN Research Systems
