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Letter from the editor: Premier Issue
January 27, 2011 by Pat Ganino in Featured / 10 Comments.
Contact Pat Ganino by email or visit Pat's web site, https://www.facebook.com/Muralpainting
I would like to start off by saying that I am honored to be the editor of the Artisphere Online magazine this year. For the last couple of years the economy has taken a hit which then of course trickles down into all avenues of life including decorative painting. This downturn effects many areas within our industry from a great organization like IDAL to our manufacturers and distributors where we buy our products and ultimately our own unique businesses. It is a hard road traveled indeed but at the same token I feel from these situations we are forced to be creative in how we move forward and that is not bad at all. It is from this creativity that you see new paths of marketing popping up and new ways of doing business. Within the IDAL organization it is not any different. Creativity is the basis for this online magazine and with it we are going to see a whole new way for IDAL to get information out to you the reader. It has also broadened the capabilities and allowed this information to be provided not only in written form but video as well. We can also comment on our articles and tweet them, link them to facebook and be provided with additional direction after an article is read. I think that with these changes we can now gain knowledge in a quicker and more efficient way allowing us more time to focus on our talents and business. It is our intention for this magazine to become a hub within the industry not only to pass this information around but to also show you our members some of the other amazing things we have in store for you including this year’s annual convention. So stay tuned as we provide you with all we can utilizing our connections within the industry. In addition I would like to thank Linda Banning for her constant efforts with IDAL and Anthony Pinkston who planted the seed for this magazine to be created.
Sincerely,
Patrick Ganino
Editor
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10 Comments
Susan Kolesar
Congratulations!
What a fabulous magazine filled with exciting news, tips from industry experts, great product information, adventures guided by industry Masters and the promise of so much more to follow.
You are so right in saying Pat, the economic downturn has forced a change that yields creative new paths of marketing and new ways of doing business.
Bravo!
Susan
01 Mar 2011 01:03 am
Arthur Morehead
Hi Pat,
First off congratulations, I look forward to it,
This is fantastic and I have to agree 110% with your article. It has been rough for many, but where one door closes another opens and being able to see the creative opportunities that arise out of times like these is very important. Things change and as business owners you must not be afraid to change with the times. Learning as artists has always been a life long journey and passion that never ends. As in the arts, marketing is an art form in itself. It’s a brand new world with even more ways to reach new opportunities and I for one have changed with it and am busier than ever
01 Mar 2011 01:03 am
Holly Whiting
Congratulations, and best of luck!
01 Mar 2011 06:03 am
Lessandra Martins
Hi Patt,
Congratulations!!! I was so happy to see your captivating face on the page. Great news.
Difficult times are also times of opportunities and I believe we are all coming back from that “downturn” more optimistic e perhaps more creative
01 Mar 2011 07:03 am
Susan Murray
Congratulations to Pat and the whole staff at Artisphere. This is a very impressive online magazine. I look forward to reading every issue. Thank you for all your effort and hard work putting it together. Excellent job!
01 Mar 2011 10:03 am
Pamela Thompson
Congrats to everyone that contributes to this wonderful project!!!! I’m so excited about this magazine! What a great resource. Hopefully we will all bounce back and continue to grow after a very long, and dark period. Thank you all for your hard work and dedication to this project!
01 Mar 2011 08:03 pm
Rachel Sandor-VanHouten FEI
Kudos to all involved! Beautiful layout and very informative online
read. Best of luck!
02 Mar 2011 10:03 am
Sheri Hoeger
Congratulations, Pat! You did a fantastic job pulling this together!
Sheri
02 Mar 2011 02:03 pm
Sass
I think the first issue is just magnificent!
02 Mar 2011 11:03 pm
lee
Great News! I am so happy to see this online – your dedication and talent is awesome and inspiring.
08 Mar 2011 09:03 am
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