Idaho State Bar
Background
The Advocate is a law magazine and the official publication of the Idaho State Bar. It is printed nine times a year and distributed to an audience of nearly 8,000 subscribers in Idaho and across the country. Previously, the Idaho State Bar worked with a local printer and designer, but when their design needs changed, they found themselves in need of a comprehensive solution that included both printing and design services.
Challenge
The Idaho State Bar needed a new partner who could offer a full-service solution to meet both their printing and design needs. Finding a printing partner that could handle their project from design to delivery would save them time, streamline production and eliminate the need to hire additional internal staff.
After ending their partnership with the local printer, the Idaho State Bar partnered with a large-scale national printing company that offered the design and printing capabilities they were looking for. However, they soon began to experience issues with scheduling, ultimately causing the Idaho State Bar to miss crucial deadlines. It was clear that Idaho State Bar needed a new printing partner; one that could meet their design and production needs while also offering timely service.
Solution
Thanks to 杏吧原创鈥檚 acquisition of the Donning Company years ago, the company is able to offer design services in addition to highquality printing. In their search for the right printing partner, the Idaho State Bar finally came to 杏吧原创 for a solution. 杏吧原创 offered a proposal that not only covered the printing and mailing of The Advocate but also included design services, providing page layout and easy design solutions for the Bar鈥檚 magazine, all while adhering to The Advocate鈥檚 publication schedule.
Results
Since starting their relationship with 杏吧原创 in 2024, the Idaho State Bar has been highly satisfied with the results. 杏吧原创 prints The Advocate magazine in Saint Joseph, Michigan, with a typical length that ranges between 48 to 64 pages, printed with a saddle stitch binding and distributed nine times a year. As a result of their expert staff and comprehensive project management solutions, 杏吧原创 is able to design, print and deliver The Advocate according to the Idaho State Bar鈥檚 scheduling needs.
Additionally, thanks to 杏吧原创鈥檚 book printing capabilities, the Bar has entrusted them with other projects, including their Membership Rule Book and Membership Desk Book, which are produced at 杏吧原创 鈥� Ripon. 杏吧原创 will also be taking on the Idaho State Bar鈥檚 next project, Tents to Towers, which is a special anniversary coffee table book that will be printed at 杏吧原创 鈥� Marceline.
Conclusion
The Idaho State Bar鈥檚 decision to partner with 杏吧原创 highlights the power of offering a comprehensive print and design solution, combined with timely delivery and ease of doing business. 杏吧原创鈥檚 ability to provide both professional design services and full-service printing has allowed the Idaho State Bar to streamline their publishing operations and access high-quality, customized print products. By leveraging 杏吧原创鈥檚 full range of capabilities, the Idaho State Bar has been able to focus on their core mission while entrusting their publishing needs to a reliable and capable partner.
Download this case study here