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The Sun Stops Here: Mike Burke Finds his Team
Mike Burke’s first car was a 1984 Ford Escort Station Wagon, a four-speed, family-hauler that puffed black smoke at the onset of second gear. The 16-year old creative leaned into stenciling, drawing and airbrush work during his high school years—and it’s a good thing, too. He channeled the imaginative side of his brain to shield […]
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Industry News
Murfreesboro Police recently cracked down on those who had window tinting that was too dark or on the windshield of their vehicle. Tennessee law states that it is unlawful to operate any motor vehicle in which any window has a visible light transmittance equal to but not less than 35 percent. The Rutherford County Traffic […]
A 10-day window opens Monday for applications for a new state program that offers grants to Minnesota-owned small businesses that suffered economic hardship because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The “Minnesota Main Street COVID relief grants” range from $10,000 to $25,000, depending on the size of the business. Companies with up to 200 employees are eligible […]
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The annual International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) makes its way to the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas, Sept 14-16, 2022. Now in its 21st year, this must-attend event brings together all segments of the window, security, decorative and paint protection film industries — incorporating both architectural and automotive applications […]
Discover when and where the 2022 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) will be held!
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Film Focus
By Tara Taffera
Editorial Director, Window Film Magazine
Talking Acquisitions, New Films and SEMAThe window film and PPF industries have been buzzing with news recently. It started last week when Eastman announced its intent to acquire the business and assets of Matrix Films LLC, marketer of PremiumShield Performance Films, including its extended line of automotive film patterns. Look to the upcoming September/October issue of WINDOW FILM for more […]
The New Guy
By Chris Collier
Assistant Editor, Window Film Magazine
Diving Deep with David KarleI created a series dubbed Get To Know Us during my communications internship at The Museum of Arts and Sciences (MAS) in Macon, Ga. The nine-subject Q/A series aimed to give middle Georgians context. What do they do for the museum and why? Today, I throw it back to my time at the MAS and […]
Upside-Down Thinking
By Patric Fransko
President, Eye Magnet Management
What? Where? When? Which? To Land Your Intended “Fish”Some of you might be asking, “What does fishing have to do with marketing?” Fair question—we are speaking of fishing metaphorically. I want to discuss why proper targeting for your marketing efforts is so important and fishing lends itself to the proper visual, so hang with me. In fishing, different nets and techniques are used […]
Slightly Shaded
By Jordan Campbell
Vice President, Fusion Tools
Offering Easy UpsellsWow, what a time to live in. It’s been a while since I’ve sat down and morphed computer keys into an opinionated blog. I’m sorry about that, but as we all know the life of a business owner is unpredictable and at times hectic. When you add in a global pandemic and “free money” from […]
Window of Opportunity
By Micky Calcott
Founder, The Window Film Company
When The Going Gets Tough …What a year it has been! As we entered the festive period this time last year, I’m certain no one would have been able to predict what an extraordinary twelve months that were ahead of us all. It’s been challenging, but rewarding and there are plenty of reasons to go into 2021 full of hope and […]
Leadership Inspiration
By Jonathan Thompson
Managing Partner, Sunsational Solutions
Having PassionImagine a career that is precise, unique, positive, and satisfying. One that doesn’t force you into a cubicle, rather, takes you from building to building, city to city, and home to home. A career that allows independence but still operates within a team. Something that consistently leaves a customer or project with a positive experience […]
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