If you know me well, you know I’m a huge Manhattan Transfer fan. Huge. Since I was twelve. I stopped officially counting how many concerts I’ve been to after 50, and that was years ago. As a twelve year old, I guess you could say the four members of this group were, to me, like the Beatles. I had every album, knew every word to every song, had pictures up in my room, etc. I loved every member of the group, and of course looked up to them.
Me, at age 16, with each member of The Manhattan Transfer.
Now that I’m 47, not much has changed, except for maybe not knowing EVERY word… I’ve matured, they’ve matured, and although still together they’ve each branched out to do solo albums and assorted collaborations….
The Requinte Trio is Janis Siegel, world-renowned Brazilian multi-instrumentalist Nanny Assis, and multi-Grammy nominated pianist and composer, John Di Martino. They have created a fan-funded project on ArtistShare.com called “The Requinte Trio Project”, which allows you many ways to participate, and in turn, the rewards are AWESOME. And I should know, I am a Gold Participant. Why am I telling you about it? Because I’m all about the Human Experience…
I grew up hearing “you can’t do that”… “just live with it”… “that’s dumb”… I never heard “hey, you can be whatever you want to be!” or “Go for your dreams!” or “You can do it!” or “Go for the gold!” or “Grab the brass ring!” Nope. I don’t know why. Maybe my Mom didn’t hear it from her parents…
My Mom never liked going to the doctor. She had a horrible cough. For years. “Go to the doctor!” I’d scream. “Yeah, yeah” was her response. At age 73 she was still working full time… One morning in May of 2012, she said to me “I think I need to go to the ER”… Um, what? Okay…. Stage Four Ovarian cancer. Ten days later, May 16th, two days after Mothers Day, she was gone.
Yep. The Human Experience. It’s been said we are not human beings having spiritual experiences; rather we are are spiritual beings having a “human experience” on earth. I believe that. And I also feel that I hadn’t been living my Human Experience to the fullest before my Mom died. Actually, I realized at age 40 that those little sayings, the “just live with it”, etc, were ingrained in my head so well that I carried them into adulthood. Well, fuck that. I realized I had the brains (and the balls) to start my own company, Tag UR It!, in the middle of a recession and have it be a success. I’m living my Human Experience to the fullest now, because you never know what tomorrow will bring, or if you even have a tomorrow…
Another reminder of living life like there’s no tomorrow is the passing of another important person in my life: Tim Hauser, the founder of my beloved group, The Manhattan Transfer. He passed away last October, the 16th, three days before I was to have lunch with him in his home…
So back to the Human Experience, the Brass Ring, the Gold, or in my case, the Gold Participant. I treated myself to a trip to NYC for my 40th birthday a few years ago, and fell in LOVE with the Big Apple!!! I’m a perfectionist and very anal, so naturally I studied the map of Manhattan for two months prior and developed a color-coded itinerary for every hour that I was to be in the city. First stop was Birdland, naturally…
With Janis, December, 2014.
So when I read the “perks” of the Gold Participant, and it included such things as “a vinyl listening session and a food/walking tour of the West Village NYC tour with Janis Siegel”… Brass Ring. The Gold. An amazing new Human Experience.
There’s no day but today, my friends… You can save up your money for that shiny, new Escalade, or you can spend it on an amazing Human Experience, one you CAN take with you. Join me and The Requinte Trio Project and be a part of an amazing new journey, or find something else that you really love and have been putting off for that “someday”, and do it NOW. Live in the NOW. Create your own outstanding Human Experience.
We have worked with some pretty great people, companies, and organizations over the years at Tag UR It! inc. One of the greatest is Ondine Irving!
Credit Union Expert, Ondine Irving!
Ondine is an expert in the Credit Union industry. Her vast knowledge and understanding of all aspects of credit union operations has brought her to be seen my millions in her appearances on CBS Evening News and CBS Sunday Morning. (http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=6232808n)
Ondine created Card Analysis Solutions in 2003 to assist credit unions in understanding the perceived complexities of card program management. Through Card Analysis Solutions, Ondine has created the School of Credit Card Program Management where representatives from Credit Unions nationwide will travel to Ondine’s 3 day sessions to learn the best practices and advice in credit card program management from Ondine and other guest speakers.
Ondine’s School of Credit Card Program Management new dates announced!
It is through Ondine’s school that we have worked with this amazing woman! Tag UR It! inc. is proud to be the event tag provider for the School of Credit Card Program Management! Over the years, we have provided multiple styles of tags for Ondine’s events and each one has been a great hit!! Not only have we created the event tags for the Program Management School sessions, attendees of the sessions have loved our tags so much they have ordered name badges for their entire credit union staff upon returning home!
Here are some of the fun tags Tag UR It! inc. has created for Ondine and other Credit Unions & programs in the past!
If you have looked through the products on our website, you have seen many product descriptions stating sublimation as our printing method. We want to take a minute today to tell you about the sublimation process and the benefits of this great printing technique!
Sublimation is a process in which sublimation inks, printed on special paper for our heat press, are heated to 400°F at which point they turn into a gas and form a permanent bond to special polymer coated materials. These materials can be metal or a PVC type white plastic material called Unisub. The result is a premium full-color, photographic-quality image that will not crack, peel or wash away. This makes our products very durable to hold up in many work conditions!
Here at Tag UR It! inc., we produce many products through sublimation. Because of the versatility of printing on metal and Unisub material, we are able to create name tags, awards, signs, and custom products with the bright, beautiful full color printing sublimation offers. Here are a few examples of what we can do!
Our custom sublimated metal license plate replicas are perfect for bicycles or just for fun! We can replicate your state’s plate or create something fun just for you!
This is our silver beveled metal name tag with silver face, sublimated with logo and employee name!
This is a custom shaped surfboard name tag, sublimated on unisub material. This name badge can be printed in vibrant full color!
Sublimated Photo Keychain. Can be made 2 sided with a message or a second photo on the back!
This is an example of our 4″x6″ sublimated recognition plaque. This walnut finish award can have a white, silver, or gold face sublimated with logo, name, award information, or anything else you wish!
This L Shaped sign is sublimated brushed silver metal. These signs can feature any logo, photo, or information and can be customized to any size!
We have some amazing friends, fans, and followers in the social media world! Social media is one of the biggest and best ways to show the world what a business has to offer. The fans and followers of Tag UR It! inc. have been just wonderful in the last few months, doubling in size!!
Social media marketing can be a bit an art, but with a little effort and a lot of fun, any business can have a fabulous Facebook, Twitter, blog, and more! It is because of all of you that our social media sites have truly taken off! Thank you for all of your support!!!
“Like” us on Facebook!
Check out our Facebook Page! We now have over 1,400 Facebook Fans! Thank you all!!!! A special thank you to the wonderful business connections we have made through Rumor Has It Advertising, Tuck My Fans in With Business, and In Your Face Marketing. Networking is key and all three of these pages have helped us market with other great businesses! Our fan page always has the latest news and informations from Tag UR It! inc. We recently finished our first giveaway sweepstakes, giving away a Custom Engraved iPod!! We also love to have fun with our Facebook fans, posting quotes, contests, photos, and featured products including amazing name tags, engravings, and more! Click on the icon to the left to “Like” us today!
Follow us on Twitter!
Thank you to our over 3,830 Twitter Followers!!! We love chatting with our followers and making new connections on twitter! We recently created our own #hashtag for Tag UR It! inc.! Next time you’re on twitter, be sure to follow us and tweet us with #GetURTagOn! Click on the icon to the left to follow us today!!
Check out our YouTube!
Have you seen our fabulous YouTube movie trailer series featuring the Wag Team of Tag UR It! inc.?!?! Our YouTube videos have had over 34,000 views!!! Click on the icon to the left to check out our funny Wag Team videos!! You won’t be disappointed!
Most of all, thank you to all of our amazing blog readers! We have had such a great time launching our blog this year. We have fun writing about our products, our promotions, contests, quotes, photos, food and recipes, music and movies, and more! Our blog is a place where any topic can be tied into Tag UR It! inc. and we appreciate all of our blog followers and everyone who has liked our posts!!
Thank you all for a great year in Social Media and Tag UR It! inc!!! We look forward to an even greater 2013!!!
The only way to do great work is to love what you do…
I know some may not understand a passion for name tags and recognition awards, but its not just our products that the Tag Team has found a love for. The entire Tag Team is very proud of the top notch customer service we provide and personal connections we make with each and every company and individual we do business with. For the Tag Team, its not just about selling products. Its about making sure we are there for our customers every step of the way from the day we begin designing a product, through production, to the day a costumer receives their order. The Tag Team is always here to help.
Everyone here at Tag UR It! Inc. really love what we do. Our passion is what leads to success! We know we have found the work we love and we all truly believe in this amazing company.
Never give up on finding the work that drives you to do your best. Follow your heart and you will be successful in the work you love.
The law of attraction is a pseudoscientific belief or theory, that “like attracts like,” and that by focusing on positive or negative thoughts, one can bring about positive or negative results.
The “Magnetic Law of Attraction” is a belief or theory, that “expensive clothing attracts magnetic name tags”, and that by focusing on using magnets instead of pins, one can never ruin one’s clothing.
Plastic Name Tags
Name tags are everywhere! In our previous blog, “What’s in a Name”, we showed you how businesses in so many industries use name tags everyday. There are many options out there, so let us help you decide which option is best for you. Whether using a plastic, metal, or engraved name tag, using a magnetic backing is the way to go. Imagine, you’re wearing your brand new silk top and are about to run into a meeting wearing your company name tag. Not only will a magnetic attachment prevent pin holes and tears, your magnetic name tag couldn’t be easier to put on. Just place your name tag over any kind of clothing and line up your backing under the fabric. The magnets will do the rest of the work for you, keeping your name tag in place all day without doing any damage to the clothes you are wearing. Magnetic backings also last much longer than traditional pin backings as they don’t bend out of place. The choice should be clear for your business. Let us help you find the a name tag that will be a great fit! Your Tag Team is always here to help!
Check out Tag UR It! Inc.’s selection of metal and plastic name tags today. And be sure to select a magnetic backing when you check out!
If you love our super cute video featuring the Wag Team, then you are not alone!!! Over 25,000 others agree with you!!!
Our video has gone viral! We currently have over 25,000 views!!!!
Who would have thought a cute, one minute video staring the Tag UR It! Inc. puppies on their quest for golden name tag treasure would be receiving tens of thousands of views across the world!!! I am so incredibly excited and grateful for all of your views, shares, and comments on our video!! Thank you so much!!
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