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Someone You Know Deserves This

August 4, 2016 By Matt Raithel

smile Every now and again a compliment is in order. Whether it is to turn a frown upside-down or if you are sending it along just because, a true compliment is something that everyone deserves, if not needs, to hear now and then.

At a loss for words? No problem, Snotes to the rescue! We’ve created some lovely compliments for you to share with family, friends, and co-workers. Not only are these words the perfect touch to any moment or any day, they are extra fun to receive since they include colorful animations, a bit of music and an extra layer of secret message fun.

Just in case the recipient is unsure on how to read the, make sure to send along a link to this page. Here they will learn how to read a Snote – as well as how to make their own Snote so they can send a compliment right back to you. Compliments going full circle! We certainly like the sound of that.

Click on any of the statements below to view the Snote:

Your smile is contagious, you light up the room

All that you touch turns to gold

When I am down I think of you and feel better

You are my first wonderful thought in the morning

You warm my heart with your amazing smile

You are the most unique being in the universe

I’d travel to the end of the universe to find you

Lately, this world has felt extremely heavy. We are bombarded with so much distressing and heart wrenching news. We at Snotes sincerely wish to provide our fans with a way to send small expressions that go a long way. We hope that those who receive these Snotes will pause, and within that pause, will experience a bit of joy.

Happy day to you all!

Licensing Expo 2016

June 9, 2016 By Matt Raithel

Snotes is setting the stage for our next appearance on the show floor of Licensing Expo 2016. Last year marked the beginning of an amazing journey for us. While at the Expo we met several key companies, one of which resulted in a partnership with Regiolatina, our exclusive agent for marketing Snotes products in the country of Mexico.

This year’s Expo will take us back to Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. The show runs from June 21 – 23, 2016. Licensing is a significant avenue for Snotes and we have identified three key areas of focus, all of which we believe have major opportunities just waiting to unfold.

You can see several examples of what some of those opportunities are by visiting our website and clicking on our licensing opportunities for Business, Consumer Products and Education:

Businesses will be interested to learn how Snotes can help extend their corporate brand by adding a layer of interest in items as simple as a coupon, to website drivers, contests, in-store promotions and employee recognition awards.
In the Consumer Products world, there are endless possibilities for Snotes – including jewelry, pendants, home items, coloring books, games, accessories and even temporary tattoos. We are especially excited about Snotes on all things wedding – invitations, glassware and gift items. Our Snotes LoveKnots monograms represent a unique, one-of-a-kind opportunity for wedding planners and paper companies catering to the bride and groom.
For Education, Snotes has already experienced an influx of attention from educators involved in GAFE (Google Apps for Education) and Breakout EDU; two groups that champion the use of innovation to engage and challenge students. We are ready to demonstrate how Snotes can engage and inspire students and make learning a little more fun in the process.

Last year, Snotes spent time observing and learning about the licensing industry. This past year, we have positioned ourselves to take our Snotes licensing opportunities to the next level. During the three-day Expo, we have targeted several impressive companies and organizations and have arranged meetings where we’ll get the opportunity to meet one-on-one to demonstrate how the power of Snotes can benefit their business. We also are expecting quite a crowd at our Snotes booth that highlights Snotes technology in a colorful and attention-getting way.

Stay tuned for more to come as we venture into the next exciting chapter for Snotes. We thank you for taking this journey with us!

Thank You!

November 25, 2015 By Matt Raithel

Tomorrow we will gather with family and friends to share an amazing meal, watch holiday parades and football, and most importantly – be thankful. The Snotes Team has so much to be thankful for and we wanted to be sure to share our gratitude.

Thank you to our Family and Friends who have given us so much support. You stood by us as we took an idea from concept to paper to reality.
Thank you to our Investors who have allowed us to take Snotes to greater and ever more interesting levels.
Thank you to our Vendors who have listened and learned. You’ve helped us by sharing your great advice and guidance.
Thank you to all our Facebook and Twitter followers and fans. You give us the opportunity to be a part of your world each and every day.
Thank you to all those who have downloaded our Snotes Quotes We love keeping an eye on the leaderboard!
Thank you to all those who have downloaded the Snotes Messaging It’s such a fun way to send that special message, and we love that you love it as much as we do.
Thank you to all those who receive our newsletters. What a blessing it is to share our new ideas and adventures with you.
Thank you to the TEDxGatewayArch Team for allowing us to take part in creating a special attention-grabbing invitation and in exhibiting at the Catalyst
Thank you to the organizers of the Licensing Expo for creating a space to meet new companies, people and opportunities.

It’s never too late to say, “Thank You!” If you have yet to send out a Snote of Thanks to someone special in your life, do so today!

Snotes for Business, Products & Education

November 12, 2015 By Matt Raithel

Our Snotes team has targeted three key areas where we know the power of Snotes can not just take hold, but literally explode onto the market by setting up licensing agreements with companies in three distinct categories; Business, Consumer Products and Education. Some of the items pictured here are just a few of the many creative ways in which Snotes can be utilized.

Snotes for Business – The power of Snotes can be used in a variety of business-related applications. If you are looking to drive website traffic, boost in-store purchases, engage and retain employees and sell more product, Snotes provides a solution. The group that oversees Snotes, Fleur Di Lis, is ready to aggressively pursue licensing arrangements with companies so that in the future, you may see Snotes included on company coupons, in-store promotions, raffle drawings, website traffic drivers, tradeshow booth attractors, products launches, games and more. This option can include a customized How to Read a Snote video in English or Spanish. The Snote would also contain a tagline directing customers to visit the company’s website for instructions. The residual effect is that existing or new customers are coming to the website while building more engagement along the way. If you’re interested in how Snotes could help you engage customers and employees alike, get in touch with us and we’ll demonstrate how the power of Snotes can work for you.

Snotes for Consumer Products – The Snotes team is also now ready to begin licensing Snotes technology to enable companies to put Snotes on products or items that they create and sell. The possibilities are limitless! At times, Snotes does not require an explanation, as they are viewed as an art form. For example, our Snotes Love Knots jewelry features initials intertwined in the form of a Snote to create an artistic design that stands on its own. The individual knows what it means but it’s up to the person to decide if they want to share their secret message or not.

Snotes can also be personalized and included on any item such as wedding gifts, monograms for towels and place settings, commemorative items, digital and mobile games, greeting cards, apparel and more. The merchandising opportunities are endless and we’re just beginning the journey. If you have a potential product idea in mind that could use a little Snotes-power, let us know!

Snotes for Education – an engaged student is more likely to learn and retain knowledge. Snotes helps educators and the companies who create educational curriculum materials discover how SmartSnotes can work as a great teaching supplement. For example, Snotes are perfect for creating flash cards and teaching apps. By incorporating them into various classroom activities, teachers are able take education to a whole new level.

Not only do Snotes make learning fun, they also create an extra layer of challenge; helping to keep students alert and interested. Snotes work well in virtually any subject matter – English, math, science, history, and spelling and even for foreign language study.

We’re excited about the possibilities and will soon be reaching out to a variety of contacts to explore licensing opportunities on how they can put the power of Snotes to work for them – to engage, inform, entertain and inspire.

As we move forward in this adventure we will share with you where and on which items you will start to see Snotes!

Pumpkin Spice Snotes

September 17, 2015 By Matt Raithel

It seems everywhere you turn lately, something goes pumpkin spice. There are pumpkin spiced lattes, M&Ms, yogurt, cereal, granola, beer, cookies, bagels, Pop-Tarts, popcorn and more! Some feel this phenomenon has gone a bit too far, we wouldn’t be surprised to start seeing pumpkin spiced toothpaste, breath mints, soda and maybe even tacos soon. Still others welcome it all with open arms. Either way, we decided we should hop in and provide you with a Pumpkin Spiced Snote!

To what do we owe this pumpkin spiced obsessed time of year? Perhaps these spices conjure up warmth and comfort. It’s the time of year where we’ll spend less time out of doors and more time in; we’ll do less physical activity and more cocooning; and we’ll eat less crispy salads and more warm soups. Change is in the air, literally, as we watch the trees transform from summer green to autumn orange, yellow and red. This is the time of year to invite friends over to watch football, hang out around the bonfire, and show off their best chili recipes in cook-offs.

If you are having any sort of a gathering or just want to invite a friend out for coffee (make that a pumpkin spice latte!), why not do so via Snote? To create a Snote you have four lines of text, just enough to say “Meet me at the Pumpkin Spice Café at 9am on Tuesday,” just as an example. There are dozens of colors and animated themes to choose from so that your message will have the perfect backdrop for crafting a truly original invitation.

If you are invited over to someone’s house for a gathering and are in need of a housewarming gift, consider bringing along a jar of pumpkin spice for the host or hostess. Just mix the following ingredients and place in a nice gift jar*:

1/3 cup ground cinnamon
1 Tbs ground ginger
1 Tbs ground nutmeg or mace
1 ½ tsp ground cloves
1 ½ tsp ground allspice

And don’t forget the gift tag. Just download and print up the Snote we made for you!

*This recipe is from The Old Farmer’s Almanac.

Create Your Own Customized Greeting Card

July 16, 2015 By Matt Raithel

Every year, you probably find yourself buying birthday cards or anniversary cards, searching for just the right message. Then of course there are cards to buy for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Halloween, the Holiday season – not to mention friends and family graduating from school, getting new jobs, getting married, giving birth, retiring – there are all kinds of events worthy of congratulations and applause. As well as all kinds of cards you can purchase to commemorate. But if you’re ready for the next level in greeting cards, then take a moment to learn about Snotes. Snotes is right at your fingertips! Simply log into Snotes to find colorful, animated cards that you can custom-create featuring YOUR words.

Creating your customized Snote is easy. If you have not already done so, create your free Snotes account. Each time you come back to Snotes, simply click on Create & Share. This is where the magic happens, allowing you to make and send your Snote. All of your creations are stored in a gallery (you can store up to 50 Snotes).

From the task bar on the left hand side you can choose one of several animations that will serve as a customized look and background for your creation; we offer animations for holidays, sports, fantasy, kids and more. Also from the task bar you will write your four lines of text. If you’re not sure what to write, perhaps borrow a quote. Or simply speak from your heart to create a highly personalized greeting card that your recipient is sure to appreciate.

You may also choose the color and font for your text, as well as a shape. Remember to save your work, then preview it so you can see what the recipient will see. Once it meets with your approval, you’re ready to share it and how you do so is entirely up to you. If you wish to create a hard copy, you can download the Snote (see bottom left). Be sure to check out this quick video tutorial on how to Make a Secret Message Snote Today!

So the next time you’re looking to send a special message for almost any occasion, there’s only one place you need to go – and it’s right from your own computer. Plus, you will be creating a card that truly is from you, with words, a look and a feel that is all YOU.

Want to see it in action? Check out the Snote we created for you!

A Licensing We Will Go

May 14, 2015 By Matt Raithel

Snotes is excited to be exhibiting at the Licensing Expo, June 9-11, 2015. The convention will take place at the beautiful Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. The Licensing Expo is the largest show of its kind; in 2014 the show attracted almost 500 exhibitors, and 5,000 brands. We will be keeping company with artists, celebrities, characters, sports figures and more. This high level B to B marketplace brings companies such as ours, together with a global audience of 15,000+ key decision makers, licensees, retailers, agents, and manufacturers.

It’s a great opportunity for Snotes to expand our brand into new product categories and territories, create brand collaborations, develop exclusive product lines for retailers, and partner in new media such as digital, TV, online gaming and entertainment. Each year billions of dollars of licensing business is conducted between the exhibitors and attendees; we are excited to be a part of the mix.

YouTube sensation Bethany Mota will be in attendance, as well as several high-level CEOs and Vice Presidents from companies such as Nintendo, Global Brands, Toys “R” Us, and Hallmark. Attendees to the conference are also invited to learn the latest in branding strategies and receive expert advice from more than 25 conference sessions.

Snotes licensing proved to be a great success for McCarthy Construction. Learn more about how they utilized Snotes to create a memorable showing during and after their tradeshow presence; Snotes, along with a well-planned marketing strategy produced positive results that they hope to mimic in future expo events.

If you, or someone you know, will be attending the expo, make it a point to stop by the Snotes booth, we will be located at H13. Also, connect with us on Facebook and Twitter to talk up #Licensing2015.

If you are interested in licensing Snotes for your company’s marketing, products and/or services, contact us today! Learn more at our website, reach us via email or call 314-791-7711.

A Top St. Louisan to Know, Knows (and Loves!) Snotes

April 16, 2015 By Matt Raithel

While at the TEDxGatewayArch event, we met someone who is as intrigued and excited about Snotes as are we. Brian Goldman, the President of the Northwest Chamber of Commerce in St. Louis, heads up the fastest growing chamber in the state of Missouri, with an average of 20 new members each month. And it doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon. The Small Business Journal recently named Brian Goldman as one of the Top 100 St. Louisans to Know in Business. We recently caught up with him to get his take on Snotes.

Brian quickly began with, “Your Snotes booth was one of the first stops I made at TEDx. I saw all these people at your booth looking strangely at cards, flipping them around this way and that, I just had to know what was so fascinating to these folks.” He then shared, “I guess I speak Snotes, because as soon as I got one of your cards in my hands, I could read it almost immediately!”

The TEDx event featured several amazing speakers, but Brian confesses, “I found myself playing the Snotes Quotes game while the speakers were talking! Not that the speakers were boring by any means, I was just really drawn to Snotes and could see so many possibilities and ways of utilizing them. I finally just had to stop, knowing I could always go back and play the game on my own . . . and I do, often.”

One of the many reasons for the Northwest Chamber’s great growth and popularity is due to the fact that Brian refuses to allow any bit of dullness in, “We are a super active chamber and have something for everyone, there is no room for boredom,” says Brian. The Northwest Chamber can expect Snotes to play a role soon, “I haven’t landed on which idea I like best, there are so many!” Brian is also coming up with ways to include Snotes at the chamber’s upcoming golf tournament and more!

“I am drawn to different,” says Brian, “and Snotes is one of the most unique things I have seen in a long time.” He goes onto to share, “I see so many possibilities for Snotes and for the businesses that see the potential for using Snotes on their mailers, products and more. It is definitely a way to get people’s attention. I will be sharing Snotes with all our chamber members.”

Thank you, Brian, for you excitement about Snotes. We cannot wait to see what you come up with!

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