CINCINNATI, Ohio (Jan. 24, 2018) – Vya, a leading provider of simplified marketing execution for distributed organizations, today announced it has been selected to provide localized marketing and print production services to Kona Ice, the popular shaved ice truck franchise organization with more than 800 mobile franchisees nationwide.

Kona Ice will implement Vya’s marketing resource management system and print production services to efficiently print, fulfill, and track localized marketing materials, making it easier for franchisees to execute marketing campaigns at the local level. Franchisees will benefit from access to the user-friendly Vya system which enables:

• Email marketing customized by franchisee, with detailed reporting
• Data management for more targeted marketing campaigns
• Print production and execution, including customization and printing of approved marketing materials
• Efficient fulfillment of custom requests for marketing support, using in-system approval tracking
• Franchisee training and ongoing support from a dedicated Vya account manager

Kona Ice has re-invented the traditional ice cream truck, serving up shaved ice in hundreds of flavor combinations from its colorful Kona Entertainment Vehicles with shiny chrome wheels and tropical steel drum music. In addition to its refreshing shaved ice treats, Kona is known for giving back to the local communities it serves, donating more than $42 million to local communities since launching in 2007, through fundraisers for schools, sports teams, playgrounds and other local causes.

“Vya is a great fit for Kona Ice because it shares our commitment to working in partnership with franchisees,” said Tony Lamb, CEO, Kona Ice.

Kona’s franchisees will have the opportunity to learn more about the new localized marketing systems available to them during training sessions at the 2018 Kona Konvention in February.

“We’re excited for the opportunity to work with Kona Ice, a successful franchise organization with a company culture similar to our own,” said Kandi O’Connor, COO, Vya. “This partnership is another example of how our localized marketing approach can work for busy franchisees who are often challenged to find time for marketing.”

Learn more about Vya’s franchise marketing solutions at http://www.vyasystems.com/franchising/.

About Kona Ice

A true community ally renowned for facilitating endless fundraising options, Kona Ice has given more than $50 million back to neighborhood schools, organizations and teams since its inception in 2007. The brand’s iconic truck offers customers a one-of-a-kind experience, featuring the opportunity to create their own shaved ice on the self-serve Flavorwave™, while enjoying the soothing sights and sounds from the tropics. Currently, there are nearly 1,000 franchise units in more than 47 states.

About Vya

Vya (@vya_systems) offers businesses a full range of integrated marketing resource management tools to help customers simplify and localize marketing efforts. The company combines more than 20 years of print fulfillment experience with the latest technology to provide a platform to help companies customize their marketing, messaging and materials. Learn more about Vya at vyasystems.com or contact Vya at 800-426-7921 or sales@vyasystems.com.

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