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What do you do?
Experience across multiple disciplines and diverse categories. A purveyor of digital media particularly in out-of-home and in-store. This is where content reaches and engages today's on-the-go consumer...where they shop, spend their time and frequent.

Promotional marketing with a purpose and marketing that doesn't suck.

I create and enhance marketing strategies through the effective use of Promotional Advertising, Print Collateral, 3-Dimensional Direct Mail Marketing, Gift/Incentive Programs and Display/Exhibit Products.
Where can we find you on the web?
www.linkedin.com/in/michaeltorano
www.marketingthatdoesntsuck.com
www.n8promo.com
http://twitter.com/n8promo
Who are you? Tell us a little about you...
I'm a Communicator, A Creator, A Restless Innovator

Displaced Texan 2 years in Knoxville by way of Phoenix, Corpus Christi and Dallas. Yes, I'm a true Texan; and Yes, I have a degree in barbecology (grillmaster)

A 21 year veteran of the marketing/advertising industry and recipient of multiple ADDY awards (think Oscars, EMMYs but for advertising) in the categories of intelligent promotional marketing, insightful design and innovative campaigns.

Client roster includes small business entrepreneurs to large enterprises, non-profit organizations to municipalities;...oh, and 1 fictional character who beats up bad-guys, has the coolest gadgets, pointy ears and wears a black cape.
What role would you play in a startup?
Investor, Marketing, Visionary, Business Lead
How can we contact you?
michaelt@n8promo.com
865-675-1039
Linkedin Profile
http://linkedin.com/in/michaeltorano
Twitter Url
http://twitter.com/n8promo
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DOOH, digital media, digital out-of-home, in-store media, point-of-purchase, point-of-sale, cpg, fmcg, in-store television, people in media, Tennessee media, marketing consultant, advertising, marketing, packaged goods, consumer motivation, shopper marketing, the moving consumer, promotional marketing, advertising specialties, tradeshows, exhibits, displays, gifts, guerilla marketing, gorilla marketing, print collateral, business cards, brochures, batman

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Michael Torano

Dare to Be Different This Holiday Season!

It's time to Start Thinking about the "Ho! Ho! Ho!" It's apparent that the Holiday Season is upon us. Feel the crisp air and see the trees changing colors? It's October and it's definitely time to plan how your company or organization will offer greetings and well wishes to customers, prospects, employees and vendors this Holiday Season. It pays to plan ahead for your gifting and the early bird takes advantage of specials, increased options for customization and avoids the headaches and heartach… Continue

Posted on October 19, 2009 at 10:00am —

Michael Torano

Further Understanding of Decorated Apparel - Rhinestones, Embroidery, etc.

Last week we reviewed screen printed shirts for company promotional purposes and retail merchandise. So let's discuss other forms of embellishment. After all, the decorated apparel industry isn't just screen printed t-shirts, right?

Let's review some fun and creative decoration options that you've likely seen in retail stores but not typically seen on corporate or promotional apparel. Sadly, these decoration techniques are not as prevalent as ordinary screen print and embroidery either for a la… Continue

Posted on October 18, 2009 at 7:16pm —

Michael Torano

Understanding Decorated Apparel

Understanding Decorated Apparel:
Many have asked about a comment I made regarding a shirt request. Since there are many screen print and embroidery shops and specialty retailers capable of producing embellished garments and apparel from team sports, uniforms, corporate and merchandise apparel, some may find it useful to know a little about how your request for "a shirt with my logo on it" is priced and what your print shop or specialty retailer may provide in the way of direction beyond j… Continue

Posted on October 7, 2009 at 9:58pm — 8 Comments

Michael Torano

Police Officer Confiscates Marijuana, Bakes It in Brownies and calls 911

Time is going by really, really, really, really slow.

Posted on September 25, 2009 at 1:18pm —

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At 7:56am on October 16, 2009, Marc Lighter said…
We generally have a Business Alliance meeting once a month. I'm sorry you can't make it, but maybe I'll see you at the next one. I'll let you know when that is as soon as I know.
At 4:43pm on October 15, 2009, Marc Lighter said…
Hi Michael... I'm contacting fellow EOK members. I work at CyberCE here in Knoxville and we're hosting the Knoxville Business Alliance Luncheon on Wednesday October 21st. It's a great networking opportunity. If you're interested, lunch is $10 and will be at 12pm (noon) at the Club LeConte -- 2700 Plaza Tower --Call 865-523-0405 to RSVP (required). Do you think you'd be able to make it?
At 1:55pm on June 30, 2009, Shawn Van Dyke said…
Hi there Michael.

Glad you decided to join EOK. EOK is here to make you as successful as possible. Please let me know how I can serve you.

~Shawn
At 11:56am on June 24, 2009, Leonard Knight said…
Welcome to EOK, Michael! I thought you were a long-time member!?!? Glad you have "officially" joined the EOK family. Let me know if you have any questions, comments, suggestions, etc. I'm always available and open to ideas. ~Leo

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Understanding Decorated Apparel: Many have asked about a comment I made regarding a shirt request. Since there are many screen print and embroidery shops and specialty retailers capable of producing embellished garments and apparel from team sport...
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Understanding Decorated Apparel: Many have asked about a comment I made regarding a shirt request. Since there are many screen print and embroidery shops and specialty retailers capable of producing embellished garments and apparel from team sport...
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Time is going by really, really, really, really slow.
September 25
Will never grow weary of seeing the look on a woman's face when I ask if they know their PMS colors. Shock...pause...grin.
September 11
If you like hiking and meeting other entrepreneurs, this is the group for you. We will schedule hikes on nearby green ways, trails, WMAs, etc. Invite a friend or two; hiking is better with a group.
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