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Preparing for the End of PostScript Type 1 Fonts, and Other Font Challenges with Greg Mitchell

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Greg Mitchell, Founder & CEO of Font Shield, is a Type Director with over forty years of experience. To say Mitchell knows his way around the font industry would be an understatement. His mission at Font Shield is to support agencies and brands in the compliance and procurement of the fonts they license so they…

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A License to Font with Greg Mitchell

Intellectual property is something all brands recognize. And that protection extends to the typography. Fonts are integral to a brand and fall under the same copyright jurisdictions as photography, illustrations, music, and software. Therefore, creators must ensure the fonts they use are under a proper EULA (end-user license agreement.) Greg Mitchell, Founder & CEO of…

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3,285,000 Helveticas

With many options for the same font, Connect Font takes the guesswork out of font management. The correct font will be activated.

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No Font Conflicts

Discussion about what is liked about Connect Fonts and how it works seamlessly with workflow to never have font issues.

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Invite new users create and assign libraries

Welcome to Connect Fonts! When you invite new users to Connect Fonts and assign libraries to them, they can easily browse, search, and pair the fonts you’ve shared on any device. Collaboration and delivering results has become much easier. Here’s a brief guide on adding users and assigning libraries: Adding Users: 1. Log in to…

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Fiji St. Louis Interview

Ashley, the social media manager for Extensis, interviews Fitgi Saint-Louis, a creative graphic designer, typography expert, and educator. They discuss various topics such as Fiji’s preferred location for a conversation, her sources of inspiration, the role of graphic design and typography in linking language and culture, her design process, the importance of research, the impact…

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Extensis Success Center

Welcome to success center located within the Connect platform. This tool is designed to help you get the most out of your Connect software investment. With the success center, you will have access to all the resources you need to be successful. You are able to see detailed font activation data from your team that…

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Sustainability and Innovation in the Data Center Industry: Insights from Rob Ussher
November 26, 2024

The data center industry has undergone significant transformation in recent years, spurred by the challenges of COVID-19 and an intensified focus on sustainable practices. These shifts have prompted innovations in energy efficiency and new strategies in business operations, reshaping how data centers address both technological demands and environmental responsibilities. In this episode of Straight…

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Building with Intention with Jake Hadden | Ep. 17 | Growthwell with Josh Byrd
November 26, 2024

Entrepreneurs face the unique challenge of balancing the demands of building a business while maintaining personal well-being and meaningful connections. Navigating this path successfully requires intention, which is an unwavering focus on aligning actions with purpose and values. These conversations resonate deeply as the business world shifts to prioritize purposeful leadership and work-life harmony….

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Hammer Down at Shoptalk Chicago: Making Deliveries Faster, Cheaper & More Sustainable for Greater Retail Success
November 25, 2024

As the retail industry prepares for the holiday season, supply chain challenges and innovations are at the forefront of every retailer’s mind. With consumer expectations shaped by giants like Amazon, businesses are scrambling to deliver faster, more efficiently, and more sustainably. At Shoptalk Chicago, supply chain leaders gathered to discuss how logistics are evolving…

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Meet Dawn Fontaine: Textile Designer, Storyteller, and Creative Marketer
November 22, 2024

At MarketScale, every team member has a unique story that shapes the way they contribute to our success. For Dawn Fontaine, a digital media strategist on our team, her path from textile design to PR and digital marketing is as diverse as it is inspiring. In this week’s Coffee Break episode, we had the chance…

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UK Version Welcome to Success Center
January 1, 2023

Welcome to success center located within the Connect platform. This tool is designed to help you get the most out of your Connect software investment. With the success center, you will have access to all the resources you need to be successful. You are able to see detailed font activation data from your team that…

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Contagious Creativity
January 1, 2023

Discussions with various creatives about a variety of topics surrounding creativity. Talk about the need to appreciate and preserve lettering as an essential part of our daily lives, often overlooked. The inspiration comes from observing lettering in the surroundings, such as signs in coffee shops or unique signage. The speaker mentions the success of their…

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Web Experience vs Desktop
January 1, 2023

The video is demonstrating the web experience of Connect Fonts and compares it to the desktop client experience. They have both the web and desktop versions open on their monitor, showing the same font, “Love of Thunder,” which is currently inactive in both. When they click “Activate” in the web experience, they highlight the quick…

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How can Connect help your team
January 1, 2023

Connect is a font management software that includes a desktop app and a cloud platform. The desktop app, previously known as Suitcase Fusion or TeamSync, is required to activate fonts locally on your computer and allows you to work offline by caching fonts. It also integrates with Adobe Creative Cloud through plugins, enabling auto activation…

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55483_Our History
January 1, 2023

Initially, there were two offerings for small and medium businesses: Suitcase Fusion, a desktop app for font management, and Teamsync, a similar app configured for use with Teams. Connect Fonts combines the features of Suitcase Fusion and Teamsync into one product. Customers who previously used Suitcase Fusion or Teamsync can now access all the team…

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How to Activate Google and Adobe Fonts within Connect
January 1, 2023

The Connect font screen allows users to access and manage fonts. Google Fonts offers around 5,000 free fonts, which are available in Connect as a personal cloud-based library. However, Google can remove fonts permanently, and there is no guarantee of their re-addition or as updates to existing fonts. This may require manual updates in documents…

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How to Manage Duplicate Fonts
January 1, 2023

Duplicate font issues often arise when working on projects in Creative Cloud, resulting in the wrong version of a font being activated. To identify duplicates, utilize smart search folders and the desktop app. Smart search folders in Connect enhance organization and searchability. For instance, creating a smart search folder for PostScript Type 1 fonts can…

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Travis Kochel Interview
January 1, 2023

Ashley, the social media manager for Extensis, and Travis, the owner of Vectro Type Foundry, are discussing Travis’ experience as a type designer and the launch of foundry search. Travis has been designing typefaces for around 12 to 13 years. Travis got into type design after attending a design school and being inspired by a…

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How do I manage my mental health as a creative
January 1, 2023

Patrick discusses the importance of mental health for creatives. He finds going to the gym helpful in recharging, even if he sometimes just pretends to work out. Exercising helps him turn off his brain and reduce stress. He also reads writings by trusted copywriters and marketers who discuss unconventional topics, such as “Rule Number Six”…

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