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We are a full-service printshop that proudly serves the local area.

We do it all...business cards, brochures, newsletters, flyers, posters, invites, postcards, wedding sets, stickers, catalogs, calendars, pocket folders, banners....and so much more. Our team of graphic designers, offset and digital printing experts, and top-notch bindery professionals are ready to turn your project into a one of a kind work of art.

Our Featured Products

  • With professional design and printing, our brochures are sure to sell. From the big idea to the small details, our team has years of experience to get the job done.

  • Your business card is a direct reflection of your company. Don't settle for plain paper and dull designs when we can create cards that will leave a lasting impression.

  • Flyers are the perfect way to grab attention and promote your brand, especially when created and produced by our professional staff.

  • Have an important event coming up? Be sure your invitations reflect that. Let us create beautiful, eye-catching invitations for your baby shower, engagement party, wedding, anniversary party and more.

  • Leave a remarkable first—and lasting—impression with professionally designed letterhead. We'll work with you to create a style that best reflects your business and brand.

  • "It's what's inside that counts" may be true—but it can't hurt to have a little outside appeal as well. Send your mail in style with professionally designed envelopes, from classic black and white to colorful designs.

  • It's time to deliver a stronger campaign. In an increasingly cluttered mailbox, standing out is more important than ever. Let us help you create one that gets noticed, read and remembered.

  • It's about more than staying in touch; it's about staying on top. With bold designs and vivid color, we'll help you create great newsletters to make an instant impression.

  • Commemorate your special event and create a keepsake with a beautiful program. From banquets and ceremonies to weddings and anniversaries, we'll create printed programs worth holding on to.

  • Put your professionalism on full display. For years, our team has helped local businesses create posters that demand a second look.

  • It's not over till it's over. In fact, the final step of a print project may be the most important. We'll make sure your project gets wrapped up with the most appropriate finishing and bindery methods available.

  • See your ideas come to life when you collaborate with our experienced graphic designers. Our artists will work with you to create the perfect design for whatever you need, from banners to brochures.

  • This is our forte: top quality print jobs, done right and right on time. It's what we do best, and we're excited to do it for you—and you can put that in print.

  • Your direct mail doesn't go to nameless prospects. It lands in the hands of real people. Personalize your marketing materials and create a deeper connection with your audience with variable data printing.

Your brainchild is our inspiration.

Let us combine our printing and design expertise with the service necessary to take your project from concept to completion. Business cards to brochures, catalogs to calendars, we'll deliver what you need, on time.

Thanks for choosing LIPS Printing Service for all your printing needs!

  • If you would like to place an order or get help with a new project, enter our online Customer Service Center.
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  • An easy-to-use pulldown menu, search engine, and link to our contact form appear on each page. As well, feel free to consult the site map at any time if you're having trouble locating a particular item. If there's anything we can do to improve our site, please let us know.

Thanks for stopping!

August 10, 2026

Utilizing Emoji Marketing

Several Emojis on screen displaying happy, shocked, angry, heart, and thumbs up.

Emojis are individual images used like characters of text to convey complex emotions, tone, and context. With over 3,900 emojis currently available, these icons have evolved into a rich, global language. As far back as 2015, Oxford Dictionary crowned an emoji its Word of the Year, proving this shift in communication was permanent.

So, what do these little images have to do with your business today?

Everything. Emoji marketing is no longer about capitalizing on a passing "trend"—it’s about speaking your audience's language authentically and effectively.

Native to a Mobile-First World
In today’s digital landscape, a mobile-first approach is the baseline for any successful marketing strategy. Emojis are native to the smartphone environments where consumers spend the majority of their time. They are an invaluable tool for improving communication, breaking up dense blocks of text, and catching the eye in crowded email inboxes and social media feeds. Because emojis are a standardized code governed by the Unicode Consortium, they render predictably across different platforms, making them a reliable element in cross-media campaigns.

Connecting with Generation Z
While Millennials helped pioneer the use of emojis, Generation Z (those born roughly between 1997 and 2012) has elevated them to an art form. As this highly visual generation becomes a dominant consumer force, brands must adapt to their communication style. Studies consistently show that younger consumers prefer engaging with visual content over plain written text. Integrating emojis into your copy satisfies this preference for quick, visual communication and instant gratification.

Navigating Emoji Nuance and Slang
Modern emoji use is full of cultural nuance, and meanings can change rapidly. What seems like a standard symbol to one generation might read very differently to another. For example, the traditional thumbs-up is often viewed as passive-aggressive or dismissive by Gen Z, while the skull emoji is widely used as slang to mean "I'm dying laughing."

To avoid awkward brand missteps, always verify the current cultural context of the emojis you plan to use. Before launching a campaign, it is highly recommended to double-check an emoji's secondary internet meanings on reference sites like Emojipedia.

Prioritizing Digital Accessibility
As digital accessibility becomes a vital priority for businesses, marketers must consider how emojis affect all users, particularly those with visual impairments. Screen readers translate on-screen text to speech, meaning they read aloud the literal, coded description of every single emoji (for example, reading out loud "loudly crying face").

To avoid creating an accessibility nightmare for your followers, follow these best practices:

  • Use them sparingly: Limit yourself to 1 to 3 emojis per post.
  • Keep them at the end: Always place emojis at the end of a sentence or paragraph, rather than scattering them in the middle of a thought.
  • No emoji strings: Never use a long string of repeated emojis.
  • Avoid emoji bullets: Do not use emojis in place of standard bullet points.

By understanding the nuances of digital slang and adhering to modern accessibility standards, your business can use emojis to communicate more authentically, transcend language barriers, and connect deeply with today's consumers.

  • What Our Customers Are Saying
    What Our Customers Are Saying

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    When it comes to printing needs there are plenty of choices, however, LIPS provides consistently high quality products backed by knowledgeable staff and a graphics department that assures the printed products will be to the highest standards. When you factor in the one on one customer service it is understandable why so many customers work with LIPS again and again!
    Deb Kennedy
    Executive Director
    Broken Bow Chamber of Commerce

    “Professional, efficient, helpful and friendly describe the staff at LIPS. Not only are we very pleased with the quality of the print projects and the timeliness on getting them completed, but their service always comes with a smile. We are grateful to have them be a part of the community of Kearney!”
    ~ Cash-Wa Distributing, Kearney NE

    We have been working with LIPS Printing Service for over a decade. They have excellent service when it comes to pricing, printing, and even design work. They are a very trustworthy company who works to please their customers. They have always got work done on tight time crunches, and do a great job with it. We value their services and enjoy working with them.
    - Taubenheim Gelbvieh

    LIPS has done great work for us for many years, no matter what we order: envelopes, invoices, truck inspection sheets and the list goes on. We always get a quick response; and free delivery makes them a great place to do business with.
    Karen
    Paulsen Inc.

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