SLAPPA to “BULK-UP” Web Offers and Help Customers During Recession

SLAPPA to “BULK-UP” Web Offers and Help Customers During Recession

SLAPPA providing customers with bulk quantity discounts at its websites

Charlotte, NC (PRWEB) February 8, 2009 — SLAPPA Distribution, maker of protective high-quality cases and bags for digital gear, announced plans to offer “bulk-quantity” discounts on its websites. Beginning today, the company will provide 15% discounts for orders of 2 or more products, and 20% discounts for orders of 4 or more products.

Online Director of Operations Chris Araldi explains this is part of the companies’ continued effort to “get behind the customer”. “Anyone who knows SLAPPA, knows that we work hard to take customer service to a whole new level, and we do everything we can to make our customers 1000% happy,” says Araldi. “Most SLAPPA customers buy 3 or more products at a time, so we figured that with the tough economy we should take steps to help out the 85% of SLAPPA customers who are already buying in bulk.”

This all sounds good, but the question still has to be asked: “Aren’t you doing this just as a marketing tactic to get more sales?” Araldi replies, “Absolutely not. The decision to offer bulk discounts really was driven by our desire to get behind SLAPPA customers. The proof is in our numbers. Our sales for 2008 were up by more than 60%, and our sales for January 2009 were up 65% from January 2008. We are experiencing very steady growth without heavy discounting. This bulk-pricing offer is just one of the steps we are taking to get behind our customers to help them keep more dollars in their pockets. In addition to the bulk-pricing, we have strengthened our VIP program and we have extended our product warranty.”

Whether or not Araldi is to be believed, this is a great opportunity to pick up SLAPPA’s patented and award winning products at a steep discount. Araldi explains that this is the strategy for 2009, but the company does plan to run this as a limited campaign. “SLAPPA products are very high-quality, and quite frankly when compared to most other brands in the market, SLAPPA offers much more bang for the buck,” Araldi continues. “Our gear does not incorporate cheap materials, and we have no plans to cut corners to make lower quality product. In order to provide our customers with these bulk discounts, we had to cut into our already thin margins — and again, this is something we are happy to do to help our customers, but we cannot do this forever. Our plan is to run this program through 2009 and in 2010 go back to our regular pricing model. I know the experts out there say ‘once you lower prices you cannot raise them back up’ but we believe that customers will recognize this as a short-term effort to help them when times are tough, and as has been the case for 5 years, anyone who purchases SLAPPA products will immediately recognize that, even at our regular prices, SLAPPA products are a steal — especially when compared to their alternatives.”

For more details on how SLAPPA is getting behind their customers you can visit their website http://www.slappa.com, contact them directly at slappa.hq (at) slappa.com, or call their customer service at 704-676-4891. The nice thing about calling their customer service is you actually speak to a SLAPPA employee and not an outsourced call center.

SLAPPA’s line of cd cases, dvd cases, laptop bags and backpacks are made with the highest quality materials, unique designs and patented technologies that when combined together, “break the mold” in a category otherwise flooded with mundane products. For more information please contact SLAPPA at slappa.hq (at) slappa.com.

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SLAPPA Distribution
SLAPPA
http://www.slappa.com
704-676-4891

FreeHand Systems Best In Show Highlights Top Products at NAMM

FreeHand Systems Best In Show Highlights Top Products at NAMM

FreeHand Systems’ Sheet Music On A Stick (SMOAS) was awarded Best in Show as Company to Watch at NAMM. SMOAS is a hot new product, fast to market, customizable and being enthusiastically received by music retailers.

Los Altos, CA (PRWEB) February 5, 2009 – FreeHand Systems, Inc., wholly owned subsidiary of FreeHand Systems International, Inc. (OTC:FSYI), owner of the leading online digital sheet music website, http://www.freehandmusic.com, announced that FreeHand’s new software product, Sheet Music On-a-Stick (SMOAS) received the NAMM Best in Show award as Company to Watch in the recent show in Anaheim, CA, http://www.musicincmag.com/News/2009/090122/090122_bestinshow.html). NAMM (North American Music Merchants) is the largest Music Merchants conference in the United States with exhibitors from all over the world.

Kim Lorz, CEO, said, “We are very encouraged by the response from music retailers to SMOAS and their enthusiasm about the possibilities with this product, especially in the current economic climate. We are able to get this product into markets faster and to customize the contents by market, allowing us to sell into the nearly 120 million music enthusiasts space served by mass retailers.

The company currently has over 1200 dealers and continues to add new dealers at a rapid pace for both our downloaded digital sheet music, which grew by nearly 30% in 2008, and SMOAS. The potential with this new product includes interactive learning products and MP3, coming soon. We are particularly pleased that NAMM recognized us as the Company and the space to watch.”

FreeHand Systems, Inc. (www.freehandsystems.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of FreeHand Systems International, Inc. (FSYI), is the global leader in digital sheet music publishing and the elite digital music company whose revolutionary technology – and the first digital music tablet, the MusicPad Pro® Plus – is shaping the future of the distribution and performance of sheet music. The Pad provides innovative technology to the music industry for displaying and publishing digitally delivered sheet music. The company’s digital sheet music website (www.freehandmusic.com) offers over 100,000 titles for digital download and transfer to the MusicPad Pro. SMOAS uses the company’s patented encryption technology offering 22 collections of titles of digital sheet music on a thumb drive that plugs into a computer, allowing instant access to listen, play along and print the music.

MusicPad Pro®, MusicPad Pro® Plus, MusicPad Maestro™ are trademarks of FreeHand Systems, Inc.

This release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), including statements regarding potential sales, the success of the company’s business, as well as statements that include the word “believe” or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of FreeHand Systems International, Inc. to differ materially from those implied or expressed by such forward-looking statements. This release speaks as of the date set forth above and FreeHand Systems International, Inc. assumes no responsibility to update the information included herein for events occurring after the date hereof. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated due to factors such as the lack of capital, timely development of products, inability to deliver products when ordered, inability of potential customers to pay for ordered products, and political and economic risks inherent in international trade.

Nothing herein shall constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of any offers to purchase any of the Company’s securities. Any such sale must be made pursuant to an effective registration statement or an exemption from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

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Karen Kupfer
FreeHand Systems, Inc.
http://www.freehandsystems.com
650.941.0742

ScavengrNet.com Launches New Website Where Players Can Win Substantial Prizes with Online Scavenger Hunts

ScavengrNet.com Launches New Website Where Players Can Win Substantial Prizes with Online Scavenger Hunts

ScavengrNet.com is announcing the launch of online scavenger hunt games, in which users can compete based on their ability to search the web, at http://www.ScavengrNet.com. The unique web site enables consumers to interact with advertisers and win prizes through online scavenger hunts.

Washington DC (PRWEB) February 7, 2009 — ScavengrNet.com is announcing the launch of online scavenger hunt games, in which users can compete based on their ability to search the web, at http://www.ScavengrNet.com. The unique web site enables consumers to interact with advertisers and win prizes through online scavenger hunts.

“Everyone loves a good scavenger hunt,” said Ronald Turner, CEO and President. “With ScavengrNet’s free, easy-to-play online scavenger hunts, players can turn cyber surfing into prize winning.” Players compete for prizes and earn credits that are redeemable for gift cards, entry to exclusive hunts, and more. Points are awarded to every Hunter that completes a game. These points are for your National Ranking and could lead to prizes!

Prizes are awarded in all Daily Hunts and some Specialty Hunts to the first, second, and third place finishers. Finish place is determined by the speed and accuracy in which players complete the scavenger hunt. First place winners receive a $25 Gift Certificate, second place receives a $15 Gift Certificate, and third place receives a $10 Gift Certificate. Certificates can be redeemed through ScavengrNet’s reward site and can be spent directly at over 300 participating retailers or can be traded for a selection of gift cards.

Some Specialty Hunts will award points only. Points increase player ranking and could lead to prizes

All scavenger hunts are promoted in the Hunter’s Lodge on ScavengrNet.com and enable players to win prizes ranging from $5 to more than $25,000. Players can earn points with every completed game they play, which can be redeemed for prizes or entry to special hunts or the larger “MegaHunt” and play for substantial prizes.

To play ScavengrNet now or learn how you can win prizes today, go to http://www.scavengrnet.com.

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BRIAN RIFFEY
ScavengrNet.com
http://www.scavengrnet.com
410-703-7284

Enjoy the Thrill of the Hunt with a Click of the Mouse: New Online Scavenger Hunt Game Launches

Enjoy the Thrill of the Hunt with a Click of the Mouse: New Online Scavenger Hunt Game Launches

ScavengrNet.com Turns Cyber Surfing into Prize Winning. Online gamers can test their surfing savvy to compete for prizes on the newly launched ScavengrNet.com. Players compete for prizes and earn points that are redeemable for gift cards, entry to exclusive hunts, and more.

Washington DC (PRWEB) February 7, 2009 — Online gamers can test their surfing savvy to compete for prizes on the newly launched ScavengrNet.com. Players compete for prizes and earn points that are redeemable for gift cards, entry to exclusive hunts, and more.

“With ScavengrNet’s free, easy-to-play hunts, players can turn cyber surfing into prize winning,” said Ronald Turner, CEO and President.

The online scavenger hunts, which are promoted in the Hunter’s Lodge on ScavengrNet, enable players to win prizes ranging from $10 to more than $25,000. Gamers can add points with every game they complete to enter other specialty hunts, including the end-of-year “Mega Hunt” to play for substantial prizes or redeem for gift certificates.

ScavengrNet.com benefits:

Playing is free and fun!

Hunts are easy.

Gamers can enjoy a fun interactive experience similar to social networking.

Hunts are contestant-controlled.

Prizes are guaranteed.

Players get rewarded for something they already do – surf the Internet.

To play ScavengrNet now or learn how you can win prizes today, go to http://www.ScavengrNet.com.

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BRIAN RIFFEY
ScavengrNet.com
http://www.scavengrnet.com
410-703-7284