eComSystems receives a patent for its advertising technology. It announces the opening of a new headquarters building with advanced security and data backup systems. It also announces a new marketing initiative to provide excellent customer service, selection, and competitive pricing to motivate customers to make purchases and return visits.

1. Ace AdStudio News
™
AdStudio News
A Publication of eComSystems, Inc.
™
March 2008 • Premier Issue
Inside this Issue eComSystems Receives
Pg. 1 eComSystems Receives Advertising Technology Patent
Advertising Technology
March 31, 2008, Sarasota, FL –
Patent eComSystems, Inc., is pleased to announce that the
United States Patent and Trademark Office has
Pg. 2 Publisher’s Corner
issued Patent No. 7,315,983 to the company for its
Pg. 2 eComSystems Builds invention entitled “System and Method For Computer-
Created Advertisements”. The patent issued on
New World Headquarters January 1, 2008, protects the company’s intellectual
property through February 2024.
Pg. 3 eComSystems Announces
2008 Marketing Initiative “We are truly blessed to finally receive this recogni-
tion from the USPTO which further substantiates our
Pg. 4 Retailer Profile: product as the industry leader,” states Jon Evans,
Harris Ace Hardware President and CEO of eComSystems, Inc. “This pat-
ent provides far reaching protection for our compa-
Pg. 4 Ace International ny’s intellectual property, encompassing a great deal
Announces Partnership with of art invented since it was applied for in early 2002.
eComSystems, Inc. We look forward to experiencing the full impact it will have on our business as we also
anticipate the issuance of our other pending domestic and international patents.”
Pg. 5 2008 Registration Form
Known as AdStudio™ to corporate clients and to thousands of retailers using the
revolutionary electronic advertising program worldwide, the company’s flagship product
provides fast, easy-to-use and cost-effective custom advertising development,
“ ... customers should production and fulfillment. The Internet-based program empowers retailers to produce
store-specific, locally-focused ads, such as newspaper ads, circulars, flyers, direct
receive the type of mailers, signage, and more. And since it’s all done by retailers with a few mouse clicks,
excellent service, AdStudio eliminates costly and time-consuming traditional graphic design processes.
selection and Darrin Miller, CTO for eComSystems, was the company’s first developer and wrote and
competitive pricing deployed the first version of AdStudio. Now directing a team of IT professionals, Miller
is responsible for all technology operations. “It’s rewarding to watch our advertising idea
that will motivate become patented as it has grown into a major business model and brand”, explains
them into making Miller. “To know that some of the largest companies in pharmacy, hardware, grocery,
natural foods, and other verticals use AdStudio as their corporate advertising solution
purchases and return motivates us to continually develop even more innovative and ground breaking
visits.” technology.”
eComSystems, Inc., develops and delivers innovative advertising programs and
services. For more information, contact the eComSystems public relations office at
941.308.6301. q
The Ace AdStudio team wishes you happiness and prosperity in 2008. In our continued efforts to
provide Ace retailers with a cost effective marketing solution coupled with excellent customer service,
we are proud to offer you our premier issue of Ace AdStudio News.
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2. Ace AdStudio News ™
Publisher’s Corner eComSystems Builds
New World Headquarters
After more than two years of planning and a year of construction, eComSystems,
Inc., proudly announces the grand opening of its new corporate headquarters. The
company now populates the entire second floor of the spacious 24,000+ square
foot structure, which is located at 8237 Vicela Drive in Sarasota, Florida.
The centerpiece of this state-of-the-art facility is its highly secured,
temperature-controlled Data Center, which includes multiple DELL servers and
redundant high-speed Internet connections. The inventory of computer hardware is
housed within a heavy duty computer rack system and is protected by redundant
power supplies from American Power Conversion, an advanced fire retardant
system and a back-up generator from Kohler.
To Send Product Images
To have custom product images placed in your
Jon C. Evans, President and CEO of eComSystems, Inc., stated:
store’s personal database, e-mail a copy of the “We are proud of this technologically advanced facility, as it will greatly enhance
image along with your preferred product Title & our ability to provide a higher level of service to our customers.”
Description.
NOTE: Images submitted should be at least
3”x3” at 300 DPI resolution. GIF images copied
from web sites are normally very low resolution
and usually of insufficient quality for publication.
To Send Images via FTP
• Open your Windows Explorer and go to
ftp.ampm1.com.
• Enter User Name: Ace
• Enter Password: ace01
• Upload your images to your store’s numeric
folder. If none exists, create a new folder
and name the folder using your store number.
NOTE: Optionally, you can attach images to one
or more e-mails. If so, be aware of the customary The complex is protected by an
10 MB limit on e-mail attachments. advanced surveillance and monitoring
To Allow Cookies system. In case of emergency, a
When logging into www.aceadstudio.com, you co-location facility located in Indiana
may experience an error message stating that is on 24-hour a day standby and can
cookies are not enabled in your web browser. If seamlessly assume all data
you see this warning, perform the following steps: processing, should such a need arise.
• Open your internet browser and go to
“Tools”, “Internet Options”. eComSystems is conveniently located
• Click the “Privacy” tab and ensure the Internet
Zone setting is set to “Medium”.
just minutes from Sarasota-Bradenton Airport and the Interstate 75 corridor.
• Click on the “Advanced” button and select Ace retailers or corporate personnel visiting the Sarasota area are encouraged to
the following settings: schedule a tour of the new facility. q
– Override automatic cookie handling
– First party cookies
– Third party cookies
– Always allow session cookies
• Click “OK”, then click “Sites”.
• Type www.aceadstudio.com in the “Address
of web site” window, then click “Allow”
• Click “OK” and at the Internet Options
window, click “OK” again.
NOTE: Be sure your pop-up manager is set to
“Always allow pop ups” on our site. q
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3. Ace AdStudio News
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eComSystems Announces 2008 Marketing Initiative
2007 proved to be both challenging and exciting for American business. In spite of the economic climate, the number of Ace
stores reaping the benefits of the Ace AdStudio online marketing program continues to grow.
Experienced retailers are keenly aware that combating the negative effects of
the current economy, in addition to the usual challenges of business such as
increased competition, requires maintaining a positive attitude and an effective
marketing plan. The primary objective of this effort is attracting customers to
your store. Once there, customers should receive the type of excellent service,
selection and competitive pricing that will motivate them into making purchases
and return visits. Ace AdStudio provides you with a suite of tools to achieve these
goals.
By the effective utilization of the variety of circulars, on-demand flyers, signage
and other marketing materials offered through Ace AdStudio, you will attract more
business through customized ads that effectively target your desired customer
base and highlight selected products:
• Monthly or biweekly circulars can provide tremendous product exposure
over a wide target area for a large assortment of Ace and non-Ace branded
products you wish to sell.
• On-demand flyers can quickly be created and printed locally in the exact
quantities needed, to serve as bag stuffers or accommodate a special
midweek or weekend sale or promotion.
• Newspaper ads of varying dimensions can be quickly created and sent to one
or more local newspapers for timely insertion to cover targeted areas of
circulation.
• Signage templates allow you to quickly produce, print and post signs of
varying sizes throughout your store, enhancing the promotion of special deals
and creating branding consistency and better direction for your customers.
To help you achieve future advertising objectives, Ace AdStudio has implemented an enhanced
marketing initiative for 2008. Highlights of this initiative, which took effect March 1st, include:
• Rewarding stores that print multiple consecutive circulars or sign-up multiple stores at once.
• A custom database image pricing structure that rewards stores for submitting print-ready images
or multiple images at the same time.
• A streamlined auto-renewal process, including an opt-out option.
• A new and more informative Registration Form (see page 5) containing updated pricing.
With competition for customer dollars at an all time high, now is the time to review your current
marketing efforts and prepare a well planned, comprehensive strategy. To discuss new ways of utilizing
the Ace AdStudio program to help support your marketing plans in 2008, contact me at your earliest
convenience.
I look forward to sharing the many enhancements planned for our program, including enhanced reporting capabilities, a greater
choice of templates, updated page layouts and a high level of excellent customer service.
In closing, I thank you for the opportunity to help grow your business in the past and assure you that Ace AdStudio
remains committed to supporting your future business efforts. 2008 promises to be an exciting year for all of us and we look
forward to our continued partnership with Ace Hardware Corporation and it’s retailers. q
Joseph R. Seda
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4. Ace AdStudio News ™
Ace AdStudio™ News is a publication of
eComSystems, Inc., and is published in
Ace International Announces
support of Ace Hardware Corporation and Partnership With eComSystems, Inc.
its retail stores. All material contained within
this publication, including imagery, layout and Ace AdStudio was recently selected as the official marketing partner for International
design concepts, is protected by both U.S.
and International copyright law.
retailers. Regional Manager Robert Ybarra made the formal announcement during his
This document is released for limited presentation to a record number of more than 80 attendees at the International Strategy
redistribution over the Internet via the use of Meeting held March 6th, at the 2008 Ace Spring Convention in Dallas, Texas.
any printed or electronic media, providing all
content remains in its original form.
eComSystems has implemented a pilot program covering the Central America region.
Publishing, copying, removing this copyright Under this program, eComSystems will develop customized Ace AdStudio circular
notice, or tampering in any manner with templates along with a suite of ad types. These ads will be available exclusively to all
any of the material contained within this Ace International stores enrolled in the program.
document without explicit written consent of
the owner(s), is strictly prohibited. Unless Representatives of eComSystems were invited to attend the Dallas convention and
otherwise noted, any opinions expressed are provided a table within the Ace International booth, where literature and online program
entirely those of the author. demonstrations were made available to retailers and their representatives.
eComSystems was also one of the select sponsors that attended the International
Copyright © 2008 eComSystems, Inc.
All rights reserved. Reception and Million Dollar Awards Presentation held on the evening of March 7th.
At the conclusion of the show, a Grand Prize drawing for 5,000 free circulars and a
matching set of price cards was held. Retailers who signed up at the show for the Ace
AdStudio program were automatically entered in the drawing. Ace International
8237 Vicela Drive • Sarasota, FL 34240 President Murray Armstrong randomly selected ACECRAFT SAL (store #12321) of
800.409.2676 Lebanon as the winner.
941.342.8811 (office) • 941.342-1811 (fax)
eComSystems looks forward to its partnership with Ace International and incorporating
Ace AdStudio into the marketing efforts of International retailers. q
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5. eComSystems, Inc.
Ace AdStudio™ Online Advertising Program 8221 Vicela Drive
Sarasota, Florida 34240
Registration Form
941.342.8811 phone
941.342.1811 fax
info@AdStudio.com
www.AdStudio.com
(Please print clearly) A Product of eComSystems, Inc.
Store Name: Ace Store No.: Type:
Store Owner: Phone:
Contact Person: Phone: Vision 21
Store Address: Suite/Bldg:
I.B.R.
City: State: Zip:
Phone: Fax: E-mail:
If your store has its own web site, please provide the web address:
Desired User Name: Desired Password:
Please check the program(s) that apply to your store: B.Y.O. Paint Rental Special Events International
Number of Cost Per Total Custom Personal
ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION Stores Store Fee Imprint Database
INFORMATION 1 $500 = $500
2 $375 = $750
Please select desired subscription rate. $50 $100
3 $325 = $975
Custom imprint and/or personal database is per per
4 $300 = $1200
optional. store store
5 $275 = $1375
6+ $250 = $1500+
Database Images (All fees based on annual subscription)
1. There is NO CHARGE for Ace SKU product images.
2. The following charges apply to all custom personal images:
a. $30 for each image.
b. $25 per image for 25 or more images submitted together that require processing.
c. $5 per image for print-ready images uploaded via FTP or submitted on CD-ROM or DVD-ROM.
Creative Services Miscellaneous Fees
Description Fee Description Fee
Special Events Custom Circular Development (1) $500
Custom 1st Page Template $200 Special Events Price Cards $35
Custom Inside Page $200 Boxes $1.50
Shipping Quote on request
Custom Logo Design Quoted Upon Request
Custom Folding $75
Custom PDF Insert (full Page) $50 Price Cards (2) $55
Low-resolution PDF Copy of Circular $25/page File Transfer Fee: Domestic or International $50/page
Setup Fee: Print run under 50,000 copies (3) $500
Custom Color Imprint $50 (1) Includes one year free access to AdStudio. (2) Includes shipping. (3) In the event your
printing needs to be run by itself and total copies are less than 50,000 circulars, a $500
Existing Custom Imprint Change $50 setup fee will apply.
By my signature below, I acknowledge that: a) I have read and understand both sides of this completed Registration Form in its entirety; b) I am legally authorized to enter into this
agreement on behalf of the store identified herein; c) I understand that this agreement will have an initial term of one (1) year, commencing on the date hereof (the “Effective Date”); d) I
understand that this agreement will automatically renew for successive one year terms thereafter, unless otherwise cancelled with 60 days written notice.
Authorized Signature
Effective Date