2023 Inspiration Book - Slate Group

TABLE OF CONTENTS

“Western Chill” Robert Earl Keen Boxed Set...............................2 ATU Financial Aid Mailer..................................................................3 West Texas A&M Buffalo Club Box................................................4 Parkhill Vinyl Record Infographics.................................................5 Show Circuit Cattle Book..................................................................6 P Bar Whitetails Catalog Book.........................................................7 University of Wyoming Grad School Mailer................................8 TTU Centennial Summer Program.................................................9 Hardin-Simmons Hoss Cutout........................................................10 In-House Embroidery Services......................................................11 Social Mail Service.......................................................................12-13 Southern Illinois University AR Invitation.................................14 South Plains Food Bank Invitation................................................15 Promotional Products........................................................................16 Plains Baptist Camp Invitation.......................................................17 Evermore Magazine...........................................................................18 Wide Format Printing & Installation............................................19 University of Texas Permian Basin Invitation............................20 Stickers & Postcal Sticker Sheets...................................................21 Slate Group is Expanding!..........................................................22-23

“WESTERN CHILL” ROBERT EARL KEEN BOXED SET Country legend Robert Earl Keen’s latest record “Western Chill” on vinyl and CD with a songbook and graphic novel assembled in a 13.5” x 13.5” box that magnetically encloses.

Design & Concept - FarisWheel Productions & Team REK Print/Production - Slate Group 4

ATU FINANCIAL AID SELF-MAILER A self-mailer made from a custom die that is sure to excite. A infographic never looked better as it’s paired with ATU’s “T” hand symbol for recipients to share on social media.

Concept by Slate Group Design by Arkansas Tech University 5

WEST TEXAS A&M BUFFALO CLUB BOX A custom-made box containing so many WT goodies.

These goodies include an embroidered hat, a acrylic plaque, a metal keychain, and a notepad that can used to play finger football.

Concept by Slate Group & West Texas A&M Athletics Design by Slate Group & West Texas A&M Athletics 6

PARKHILL VINYL RECORD INFOGRAPHICS Parkhill struck a groove with this piece. The album covers were finished with velvet lamiante and Spot UV. The board stock paper vinyls were printed with digital metallic ink and were then finished with Spot UV to give it that extra record feel. Not to mention, the displays were also designed and assembled by our team.

Design & Concept by Parkhill

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SHOW CIRCUIT CATTLE BOOK A perfect-bound book showcasing Slate Group’s publication craft and mastery. Various foldout and perforated pages included.

Concept & Design by Show Circuit Print/Production - Slate Group 8

P BAR WHITETAILS CATALOG BOOK Foil, metallic ink, emboss, deboss, and transparent paper work together to make a special and splendid catalog book.

Concept by Slate Group & P Bar Whitetails Design by P Bar Whitetails 9

UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING GRAD SCHOOL MAILER Personalization at its finest! A self-mailer, that is a dream to open, features a saddle stitched book, a promotional luggage tag, and a contact card insert.

Concept & Design by University of Wyoming Printed, Kitted, & Mailed by Slate Group 10

TTU CENTENNIAL SUMMER PROGRAM Foil is simply beautiful as demonstrated in this piece. This extra element tied with a matte, textured, and rustic background on the cover make this book a sight to be seen and a joy to be held.

Concept & Design by Texas Tech University Print/Production - Slate Group 11

HARDIN-SIMMONS HOSS CUTOUT Look how cute this is! A simple diecut can open endless possibilities as shown by this Hardin-Simmons University Hoss Figurine that is constructed solely by folding paper.

Concept & Design by Hardin-Simmons University Print/Production - Slate Group 12

EMBROIDERY SERVICES In-house, we have and 8-head machine, with editing and digitizing capability to embroider your logo or artwork.

As it is run by trained professionals, you are sure to receive prestine results with high-quality thread.

Learn more about file formatting, thread colors, and our embroidery process by scanning the QR Code to the right.

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GET MORE FROM MAILING...

Print has been evolving with the times from the way we print, the speed at which we print, to the size at which we can print (*wink* “Think Big, Print Big”). Now, what if I told you there is a way to combine the best of print with the best of digital? Introducing Social Mail!

Social Mail enables us to better track your mailing campaign while integrating online advertising (Google, Facebook, and Instagram).

From wanting to learn your campaign’s ROI to better understanding your target market, a Social Mail campaign can do all that and then some.

With Social Mail, you can get access to the following: SocialMatch, Mail Tracking, QR Codes, Informed Delivery, Call & Text Tracking, Online Follow-Up, Social Media Follow-Up, LEADMatch, YouTube Ads, Discovery Ads, Google Geo, Social Geo, and Addressable Geo. 14

Oklahoma State University Foundation Campaign Social Mail Campaign w/ Digital Advertisements

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SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY AR INVITATION A zip-strip self-mailer with a soft touch lamination and Spot UV finishes. Once opened, an iron cross fold reveals a paper insert and a QR code that leads recipients to an interactive AR video with a special message from their chancellor.

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Concept/AR by Slate Group/SIU Design by Southern Illinois University Foundation

SOUTH PLAINS FOOD BANK INVITATION A self-mailer with Spot UV finishes on the grain design, a golden foil graphic on the inside, and a metallic sticker to enclose the entire containing various custom diecut inserts. Not to mention a soft touch feel that is sure to make the piece all the more memorable.

Concept by Slate Group Design by South Plains Food Bank

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PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS Slate Group has a wide selection of promotional product offerings from writing utensils, apparel, drinkware, enamel pins, electronics, to so much more.

Scan the QR code on the right to see all of our promotional product offerings!

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PLAINS BAPTIST CAMP INVITATION A self-standing interactive invitation made from a custom die. As you can see, once the pull tab on the top of the piece is pulled, a piece of the invitation lifts up to reveal more information.

Concept by Slate Group Design by Plains Baptist Camp 19

EVERMORE MAGAZINE Texas Tech’s reoccuring award-winning magazine features numerous printing techniques and finishes across its various issues such as foil, emboss, textured paper, and perfect binding.

Concept & Design - Texas Tech Marketing & Communications Printed/Production - Slate Group 20

WIDE FORMAT PRINTING & INSTALLATION When we say “Think Big, Print Big.”, we mean it.

From banners, signs, and wraps, to so much more; Slate Group can make your BIG dreams a reality.

Pictured Works (from upper left to bottom right): Howard College University, University of Wyoming, South Texas College, & Texas Tech University

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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS PERMIAN BASIN INVITATION A saddle-stitched booklet with a soft touch coating and Spot UV finishes paired with a specialty textured paper invitation with iridescent foil art.

Concept by University of Texas Permian Basin/Slate Group Design by University of Texas Permian Basin 22

STICKERS AND POSTCAL STICKER SHEETS Stickers have emerged as a remarkably effective tool for outreach providing a tangible and visually appealing way to engage with audiences. They offer a unique way to spread brand awareness and spark conversation.

Scan the QR code to learn more about our sticker offerings and the various uses and iterations of stickers!

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