What do offline woodworking suppliers have in common with online marketing? Turns out a lot! AWFS® Members are communicating with their customers more effectively about their traditional offline channels through the use of online marketing and permission marketing initiatives, namely email, online video and social media.
Mail Dog is proud to announce a marketing partnership serving AWFS members with the industry’s leading online marketing solution, while providing an affordable and necessary business solution to its members.
AWFS is pleased to partner with Mail Dog Solutions to provide its members with innovative email and online marking solutions. “We are constantly seeking unique and valuable benefits for our members and we want to be a resource for them,” says Adria Torrez, AWFS Member Services. “Our objective is to strengthen our members’ business practices and opportunities for success through higher revenue or lower costs. This is the only way our industry can grow. Mail Dog is a great tool to help accomplish this goal.”
Gary Hasbach, Sales Manager from Mail Dog chimes in reporting that “Today’s marketer, regardless of how “offline” one’s industry is, needs many tools to face current marketing and communication challenges, which makes ‘The Dog’ perfect for AWFS.”
“Plus, by offering simple design tools, and on-demand video delivery capabilities, Mail Dog empowers AWFS members to start creating and delivering engaging digital content with minimal technical expertise in an hour or less.” Good news for AWFS® members – they can begin using Mail Dog at special member’s only rates.
Mail Dog’s online marketing toolkit puts over 240 do-it-yourself e-marketing wizards and tools at your fingertips. Whether one needs to create and manage high-impact permission email or online video campaigns, it’s a snap with no software, geeks or hardware required. Affordable month-to-month service plans work for any size business. With no set-up charges, minimums or hidden fees, it’s pain-free. Best yet, the unlimited free support from experienced online marketing pros will ensure your success.
The Association of Woodworking and Furnishings Suppliers® (AWFS®) is the largest national trade association in the U.S. representing the interests of the broad array of companies that supply the home and commercial furnishings industry. AWFS® has an international, corporate membership that includes manufacturers and distributors of machinery, hardware, lumber, upholstery materials, bedding components, wood products and other supplies to furnishings and wood products manufacturers. From its headquarters in Southern California, AWFS® works closely with other industry associations on issues of mutual concern. AWFS® is the owner and direct producer of the biennial AWFS®Fair, held in Las Vegas, NV in odd numbered years. AWFS® began in 1911 as the Suppliers Chapter of the California Furniture Manufacturers Association; incorporating as a separate organization in 1979 to fulfill a major need to represent the interests of companies and individuals who supply the home and institutional furnishings manufacturing industries. Visit www.awfs.org for more information about AWFS®.

