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The Directory Printing Program from Marathon is designed to quickly and cost-effectively produce a printed directory.

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Now is the time to grow your family portrait business by taking your studio direct to the consumer and offering directory services in your local area. It's easy, it's lucrative, and it's a year-round opportunity.

Why give up this market to out-of-town companies that are here today and gone tomorrow? Marathon has the turn-key marketing system and total workflow solutions you need to get started: high-impact marketing resources, top-quality directory printing services and complimentary layout software to get your book published. Marathon also offers workshops to teach you how to conduct your program and expert advice to help you succeed.

With Marathon's free software, simply import your photographs and the associated names into the program, and the software automatically lays out the portraits and text in the proper order - ready to be printed. Each 8½"x11" directory is customized with choice of background, cover design, font style, and page layout format. Marathon's short-run directories are produced on our state-of-the-art, variable data digital press in full-color and feature 100-lb. coated text stock with a heavier cover for durability.

Don't wait to take advantage of this lucrative market. Call today to request your FREE Directory Starter Kit!

With Marathon's Directory Printing Program you can cost-effectively produce directories for a wide variety of organizations!

Consider these profit-producing directory ideas:

  • Gated communities
  • Military bases
  • Class reunions
  • Sports leagues
  • Employee directories
  • School dances
  • Country clubs
  • Community organizations
  • Homeowners associations
  • Preschools/daycare centers
  • Family reunions
  • Dance studios
  • Physician directories
  • Professional directories
  • Fraternal organizations

Pricing and Additional Services

For a complimentary quote on your next project, contact an account representative at 800/228.0629.

Sales Tools

Each piece of our turn-key marketing system can be customized with your studio information and personal message. And, to simplify the marketing process, Marathon can provide the addresses and mailing service to churches based on size, denomination and location. Prewritten back copy is also available. Contact an account representative at (800) 228-0629 to learn more.