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Vervante • March 5, 2015

We really loved this month’s interview with professional videographer Matthew Peet of Re-Peet Productions. Why? Because he’s fun, he loves to make his clients smile, is cool under pressure and isn’t afraid to share what he did wrong when using DVDs in his business – and how those lessons learned have benefited his clients and business after all. Meet Matt and learn about how he uses DVDs to create a life-long impact on his clients. Matthew Peet: Re-Peet Productions Matthew Peet’s mission is simply to create awesome videos that meet the needs of his clients as he creates videos for corporate, weddings and special events. He recently shared his thoughts with us about his experiences creating and duplicating DVDs for his clients and some tips for others who are thinking of using similar on-demand services.   Working with Vervante: I am a professional videographer so I have many DVD projects that I produce using Vervante’s on-demand services for my newlywed and corporate clients. I found Vervante through a personal referral several years ago and have been using them ever since.   Vervante’s no minimums policy works perfectly for my wedding video clients. The DVDs I produce for them are mailed 5 at a time directly from Vervante to the newlyweds’ doorstep so they can have one and they can share 4 with their friends and family. Plus, the fact that I can upload my logo to the package information is just icing on the cake!   I also love how I have access to templates for everything I would ever need to create. I create many DVD’s so I have a template in InDesign that I work from but I am working on writing an eBook now and seeing how easily Vervante was to use for DVD’s I’ll probably give their book publishing services a try.   Finally, Vervante’s customer service is outstanding. I’ve had a couple instances where I messed up in my design and had some questions on how to fix it and my email was responded to immediately. I always dread dealing with customer support but dealing with Vervante customer support is a delight. Also the free gift at Christmas was a much appreciated surprise.   Publishing Insights: One thing I wish someone had told me before I began the publishing process for these DVDs? Don’t try and do it on your own. I wasted way too much time and money trying to do what Vervante does.   Last year I received a Canon printer that prints on DVD’s so I thought I would give it a shot. I ordered printable DVD’s, DVD cases, and spent some money on nice paper. After three weddings, lots of wasted paper and ink, hours of frustration, and inferior quality when compared to Vervante, I decided I was going to cut my losses and go back to using Vervante. The turnaround time and quality Vervante offers can’t be beat! It saves me HOURS of having to print, cut, edit, and repeat. I send in my Disc image and DVD case image and wait for it to be added to my account, I hit order and I’m done. My clients are happy, I’m happy, and it’s worth every penny.   You can learn more about Matthew and Re-Peet Productions at www.repeetproductions.com. If you enjoyed this article, and would like to be featured in a future Vervante author interview, please email us at [email protected].  

Vervante • February 10, 2015

We’ve noticed that everyone is using CDs and DVDs lately for everything from list building and information products to coaching and training programs. If you’re thinking about using discs to share your message and support your business, Vervante offers cost-effective solutions for producing and distributing high quality CDs or DVDs in professional-grade packaging to your customers worldwide. Need 1, 100 or 500? You got it. Need 1,000 or 5,000? No problem! Yes, we can handle any size order. Do you have a CD or DVD that you really want to get out to a larger audience? If you’re ready to take your audio or video presentations and send them out by the hundreds or even thousands, you’ll want to know about disc duplication and replication services. What's the difference between disc duplication and replication? Duplication is the process of recording or "burning" content onto blank CD or DVD discs. This is perfect if you want to make copies of a disc you already have in amounts of 500 or less. If you’re looking to create a whole lot more, disc Replication is for you. Replicated discs are manufactured from a glass master. The glass master is used to develop a stamper. The stamper is loaded into an Injection Molding machine that creates the replicated CD or DVD. Replicated discs are less expensive than duplicated on-demand discs if you need 500 discs or more. If you love the idea of creating CDs or DVDs but need a little inspiration, here are a few ideas: Educational business series Meditations & spirituality Professional self-help guidance Exercise videos Cooking tutorials … The sky is the limit! Your expertise can make a positive difference in your audience’s lives. And we are here to help you make it happen! Check out more about our CD/DVD services by clicking HERE, or send us an email at [email protected] to chat with our CD and DVD specialists.

Vervante • June 6, 2014

Here’s a tip to help you avoid one of the most common blunders when it comes to making audio CDs.   Have you ever played a CD and noticed that the display for the track names doesn’t say the right thing? It can be annoying, or funny even, but overall it makes your CDs look unprofessional. There’s a secret that the pros use for audio tracks that always name true – Gracenote.   Gracenote is a universally-recognized, easy-to-use, online track-listing database that contains author, album, genre, and track title information for standard audio CD’s. Once the information for a CD has been submitted to Gracenote, the data will be available to anyone who has a copy of the same CD - and best of all, it’s FREE!   For more details about best practices and access to this truly valuable resource, check out our Expert Guide, “Using Gracenote to ensure audio clarity” by clicking on "Expert Guides" at the bottom of any of our website pages.  

Vervante • April 29, 2014

Have you ever thought about creating a CD or DVD to support your business and boost your income? It’s a lot easier than you think – and we’re here to help you every step of the way.   We can produce high-quality audio CDs and video DVDs – and we can ship them anywhere in the world in professional-grade, branded packaging with no minimums and no set up fees.   Need some ideas? How about: Guided meditations Educational series Exercise programs Cooking tutorials Free resources as lead generators  It’s as simple as 1-2-3. Upload your audio or data files – or send us a DVD master – and we put your content on the exact amount of CDs or DVDs you need. Need 1? You got it. Need 1,000? No problem!

Vervante • June 26, 2013

Easy tips to make sure your CD tracks are always named correctly If you have produced a CD – or are planning on one in the near future, it’s important that you understand the important of adding Gracenote to your project to ensure that the message in your CDs comes through loud and clear. A universally-recognized, easy-to-use, online track-listing database, Gracenote allows authors to register each of their tracks for free and assign information to each one including author, album, genre and track titles. Once the information for a CD has been submitted to Gracenote, the data will be available to anyone who has a copy of the same CD- and best of all, it’s FREE! Our new expert guide for using Gracenote, available in the Resource Library on our website, shares simple instructions for registering your audio files so that you can rest confident knowing that your music or your message are coming across loud and clear – in every way. ** To access the Gracenote Expert Guide in our Resource Library, just click HERE.

Vervante • November 12, 2012

Did you know that you can turn your CDs and DVDs into awe-inspiring products with the simple addition of unique and customized packaging? Everyone knows that a signature sky-blue jewelry box is bound to have something truly spectacular inside. The packaging of an item can say a thousand words about the content before it is even opened. Your CDs and DVDs can also have their own custom and colorful packaging that proclaims their value from the moment they are received in the mail. Whether you mail discs to your target audience as complimentary lead-generators, send them as part of a subscription program or provide information and products via CD or DVD as part of your business, the way that you package your discs offers valuable opportunities that shouldn’t be overlooked. Vervante’s custom disc self-mailers have the power to deliver a high-impact first impression from the moment they reach their destination. Your disc, already packed with value, become an awe-inspiring product with the simple addition of its own unique and customized packaging. Produced in cover weight stock, durable and beautiful, these self-mailing packages created exclusively for CDs and DVDs offer valuable real estate for sharing your branding and your message. Vervante’s self-mailer can be printed in full color on both sides, and is available in two sizes, the larger one allowing for the insertion of a folded insert. Just think of it! Your custom design can include your business or personal branding, a message to the recipient, a special offer, instructions or other information that compliments the content of the disc. You name it, the sky is the limit – and you’ll rest easy knowing that your message is being delivered with the ultimate in impact and memorability. No matter if you need 5 or 5,000, our team works with you from creation to delivery, ensure a value-packed and cost-effective experience. Each client receives the same care and attention and each mailer will be created to captivate your audience and make them feel like this is a very special gift they have received.